What Ms.Engineer does

Ms.Engineer株式会社 is a Tokyo-based, privately held education and AI services company founded in 2021 that operates a female-focused online AI/IT coding bootcamp combined with a nearshore AI development subsidiary called DAIVE. The core bootcamp enrolls inexperienced women (approximately 90% complete beginners, 50% mothers, 70% from rural areas) into three tiered courses priced at ¥595,000-¥780,000 (¥654,500-¥858,000 including tax), with a ¥55,000 enrollment fee, accessible nationwide through a fully online model. A proprietary AI Tutor, trained on 600 hours of curriculum content, supports personalized learning within a structured three-step model (self-study → live lecture → team development workshop) that produces a 95% graduation rate and over 90% employment rate, with graduates earning an average salary of approximately ¥4.84 million (roughly ¥1.7 million above the Japanese female average) and 83% working remotely.

The curriculum integrates AI literacy, generative AI/LLM usage, Python with FastAPI and SQLAlchemy, and team-based software development. In August 2025, the company launched DAIVE, a nationwide distributed nearshore AI development team of approximately 300 female AI/IT engineers that delivers DX and AI implementation services to enterprises and local governments, including AI chatbots (Knowledge Bot / ナレッジくん, recruitment-support bots), RAG-based knowledge management with Slack and Teams integration, AI-powered healthcare job-matching platforms, and full-stack web/application development using React, TypeScript, Next.js, Python, Java, and Go on AWS/Azure/GCP.

Ms.Engineer's revenue is generated through three streams: (1) one-time bootcamp tuition fees plus enrollment fees, partially offset by MHLW training subsidies of up to 80% that reduce effective student out-of-pocket cost to ¥130,900-¥218,000; (2) DAIVE project-based professional services fees for enterprise and government clients; and (3) corporate training and DX consulting, including a licensed fee-based employment placement business (有料職業紹介事業許可 13-ユ-318568). Go-to-market is hybrid: product-led self-serve enrollment via LINE landing pages and free trial lessons for B2C students, complemented by community-driven growth through alumni events and hackathons (e.g., Ms.Engineer AI Meetup at Google for Startups Campus), local government partnerships (Yokosuka City, Sanjo City), and direct enterprise sales for DAIVE. As of February 2026, Ms.Engineer is the only METI/IPA-certified female-focused AI talent development bootcamp in Japan, with cumulative funding of approximately ¥6.5 billion from investors including Impact Capital, TIS, MUFG Capital, SG Incubate, and K4 Ventures.

Name

Ms.Engineer

Legal name

Ms.Engineer株式会社

Website

https://ms-engineer.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Ms.Engineer operates a METI-certified online AI/IT coding bootcamp for women in Japan, combining beginner-friendly curriculum (95% graduation, 90%+ employment) with the DAIVE nearshore subsidiary of ~300 female AI/IT engineers that delivers DX and AI implementation services to enterprise and government clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

AI Education and Workforce Reskilling

NAICS

Computer Training (611420), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Bootcamps & Accelerated Reskilling (Full-time/Part-time) (BPAEANAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

IT & Software Engineering Staffing (BPACADAA)

Keywords

• AI coding bootcamp
• Women tech education
• Nearshore AI development
• Digital transformation services
• AI talent development

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Bootcamp Tuition Fees: Revenue from tuition fees for the AI Coding Bootcamp programs. Three tiers available: Super Intensive Course (¥595,000/¥654,500 incl. tax), Intensive Course (¥680,000/¥748,000 incl. tax), and Standard Course (¥780,000/¥858,000 incl. tax). With government training subsidies (up to 80% reimbursement), effective out-of-pocket costs range from ¥130,900 to ¥218,000. Additional revenue from admission fees of ¥55,000.
2. DAIVE Project Fees: Fees from near-shore DX and AI development project engagements delivered by the DAIVE team. Services include AI implementation (RAG, LLM-based automation), business system development, web/app development, and quality/security management. Revenue is generated through project-based engagements with enterprise and government clients.
3. Corporate Training and DX Consulting: AI/DX support, commissioned development, and consulting services for corporate clients. The company also provides reskilling support and corporate training programs. Career counseling, job matching, and placement services (licensed employment agency) generate additional revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Ms.Engineer operates two main lines: (1) an online AI/IT skills bootcamp for women that trains complete beginners into certified IT/AI personnel in approximately 8 months via three tiered course formats (Super Intensive, Intensive, Standard), supported by a proprietary AI Tutor; and (2) DAIVE, a nationwide nearshore AI/DX development subsidiary with about 300 engineers delivering AI implementation, RAG-based chatbots, and software development projects to enterprise and government clients.

Product overview

Ms.Engineer operates a dual-track offering: (1) Ms.Engineer AI/IT Skills Bootcamp - a female-focused online coding program that trains inexperienced women to become certified IT/AI personnel in ~8 months, supported by the proprietary AI Tutoring system and government-certified curriculum; and (2) DAIVE - a nationwide nearshore AI development subsidiary providing DX/AI implementation services with ~300 female engineers. DAIVE develops and deploys multiple AI products including Knowledge Bot (ナレッジくん) for enterprise knowledge management, Recruitment AI Chatbot for HR automation, and Spot Work Matching Service for job-candidate matching.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DAIVE: Nearshore DX/AI development lab operated by Ms.Engineer, with nationwide distributed team of approximately 300 AI/IT engineers providing AI implementation and DX development services to enterprises and local governments.

Products and services

• AI Coding Bootcamp (AI・ITスキルブートキャンプ) Female-focused online AI/IT skills bootcamp delivered fully online with three course tiers (Super Intensive, Intensive, Standard) of 4-12 month duration. Curriculum covers AI literacy, generative AI/LLM, Python programming, FastAPI/SQLAlchemy, and team-based development. Eligible for up to 80% MHLW training subsidy. Achieves 95% graduation rate, 90%+ employment rate, and average graduate salary of approximately ¥4.5-4.84 million. Targeted at adult women (including mothers and rural-area residents) seeking career transitions into IT/AI engineering, PM/PMO, or IT support roles.
• DAIVE Near-shore DX/AI Development Lab (ニアショア型DX・AI開発ラボ) Nearshore AI/DX development service operated by Ms.Engineer with a nationwide distributed team of approximately 300 AI/IT engineers. Delivers project-based AI implementation, RAG-based chatbots, business system development, web/app development, and quality/security management for enterprise and government clients. PM-led engagements with full-stack capabilities (Python/FastAPI, React/TypeScript/Next.js, AWS/Azure/GCP, OpenAI API integration). Functions as an employment pipeline for top bootcamp graduates.
• Female AI Talent Specialization Program (新・女性AI人材特化型プログラム) New AI talent specialization program certified by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and IPA as a Fourth Industrial Revolution Skill Acquisition Course. The only government-certified female-focused AI talent bootcamp in Japan. Curriculum integrates AI literacy, generative AI, software development (Python, FastAPI, SQLAlchemy), AI application development, and practical team development. Eligible for MHLW Professional Practical Education Training Subsidy (up to 80%) and Enterprise Human Resources Development Subsidy.
• Knowledge Bot (ナレッジくん)

Quantifiable outcome

• Average graduate salary of ¥4.84 million (approximately ¥1.7 million above Japanese female average)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability9 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• 横須賀市 (Yokosuka City)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 March 2026Partnership with Yokosuka City municipality to promote AI talent development for women in the region. Ms.Engineer co-hosts career seminars ('AI時代を生き抜く私に。') targeting local female residents, providing skill development opportunities, remote work options, income increase, and career advancement support while promoting regional DX.
• Trive Secure LabcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 March 2026Partnership with cybersecurity company Trive Secure Lab to strengthen female security engineer training. Ms.Engineer graduates with advanced IT skills are upskilled in security domains (security design, vulnerability assessment, cloud security) through specialized courses and hands-on training, with phased assignment to security projects. This partnership expands career paths for female engineers into high-value security positions.
• 日本女子大学 (Japan Women's University)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Ms.Engineer CEO Hitomi Yamazaki was appointed as Special Visiting Professor at Japan Women's University's planned Faculty of Economics (opening April 2027). The appointment aims to cultivate next-generation female leaders from an 'Economics × Technology' perspective, integrating Ms.Engineer's practical AI talent development experience into university education.
• 三条市 (Sanjo City, Niigata)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 August 2025Partnership with Sanjo City, Niigata Prefecture, to hold a regional DX hackathon ('Woman in digital 2') combining local DX promotion with female digital talent utilization. Graduates from the area work on Sanjo City's challenges using DX/AI perspectives.
• Google for StartupscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMs.Engineer is a member of Google for Startups program. The company hosted its AI Meetup hackathon at Google for Startups Campus in December 2025. Google for Startups provides resources, community, and marketing support for member startups.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Women Who Code: Global non-profit network supporting women in technology careers through community events, learning resources, and job connections. Comparable in mission (advancing women in tech) but operates as a community/advocacy organization rather than a paid bootcamp.

Direct peers

• TECH::CAMP: Major Japanese programming/AI school offering both online and in-person bootcamps across multiple tech stacks with strong brand recognition. Comparable as a large-scale Japanese tech education competitor with broader (non-female-only) target market.
• Le Wagon: Global coding bootcamp with presence in Tokyo offering full-stack web development programs with career support. Comparable in bootcamp structure, tech curriculum (Ruby/Rails, JavaScript), and job placement focus, though not female-only.
• RUNTEQ: Japan-based online programming bootcamp (Rails-focused) with strong focus on beginner-friendly curriculum and employment outcomes. Comparable in targeting inexperienced career changers in Japan and emphasizing completion-to-employment pathways.
• Geek Salon: Female-focused Japanese programming school specifically targeting women interested in web development and engineering careers. Directly comparable in female-only positioning and Japanese-market focus, though smaller scale and more limited tech stack coverage.
• SheCodes: Global female-focused coding bootcamp offering short-format workshops and longer bootcamps for women entering tech. Most directly comparable peer given identical target demographic (women career-changers), similar coding curriculum focus, and PLG/free-trial funnel.
• Code Chrysalis: Tokyo-based immersive coding bootcamp offering full-stack and English-language software engineering programs with strong job-placement focus. Most direct Japan-market competitor operating in the same Tokyo geography with similar B2C bootcamp model.
• DIVE INTO CODE: Japan-based programming bootcamp focused on web development with job placement support. Comparable in operating model (online + cohort-based bootcamp targeting career changers) and target customer (Japanese career-changers seeking employment outcomes).

Emerging players

• GeekJob: Japan-based programming school that combines training with IT job placement, including a "new graduate-style" employment model. Comparable in the training-to-employment flywheel concept (similar to Ms.Engineer-to-DAIVE pathway), though targeting general Japanese tech talent.
• TechTrain: Japan-based tech education company offering both training programs and a "TechTrain Job" near-shore development platform that places trainees into enterprise projects. Closest analog to Ms.Engineer's bootcamp-plus-staffing (DAIVE) dual model, though not female-only.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors5 records

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M&A

Investments

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