ATOMica
ATOMica produces and operates social coworking spaces across 28 prefectures in Japan, deploying 250+ community managers and its proprietary knotPLACE SaaS platform across 120+ facilities to serve local governments, real estate developers, universities, and regional companies.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2019
- HeadquartersMiyazaki, Japan
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What ATOMica does
ATOMica produces and operates social coworking spaces across Japan under its registered "Social Co-working®" trademark, deploying 250+ community managers across 62+ facilities in 28 prefectures. Its proprietary knotPLACE SaaS platform, integrated with LINE, standardizes facility operations (CRM, wish/matching, payment) and is deployed at 120+ co-creation facilities, both ATOMica-operated and partner-operated. The company originated in Miyazaki in April 2019 and is led by Co-CEOs Shimada Mizuki and Minamihara Kazuki.
ATOMica's business model combines institutional facility production contracts with local governments (Nagano, Oita, Miyazaki), real estate developers (AEON MALL, Mitsui Fudosan), universities, and corporations with multiple recurring revenue streams: knotPLACE SaaS licensing, KOMMONS customer success BPO services (250+ CS projects delivered), the Coyage career and internship program, ATOMica AI Academy training (51,000 JPY per 3-session track), the WOMAN PR talent development program, and individual membership/pay-per-use fees at directly operated flagship facilities. Distribution is anchored by strategic and financial partnerships with Mitsui Fudosan, Aeon Mall, KDDI, Global Brain, JR East, AlphaDrive, and 19 regional bank-related venture capital investors.
Underlying the model is ATOMica's WISH/KNOT methodology: community managers capture user wishes (WISH), match them to appropriate peers or resources (KNOT), and feed outcomes back into the platform for cross-facility intelligence. Total funding raised is ¥1.9 billion across rounds in 2020, 2024, and 2026, with revenue not publicly disclosed. ATOMica was selected for Toyo Keizai Sugoi Venture 100 (2025) and reports user outcomes including 20,000 annual visitors at its Miyazaki flagship and 90% student-to-recruitment conversion at its Coyage Career Fest events.
ATOMica firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ATOMica
- Legal name
- 株式会社ATOMica
- Website
- https://atomica.co.jp
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2019
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- ATOMica produces and operates social coworking spaces across 28 prefectures in Japan, deploying 250+ community managers and its proprietary knotPLACE SaaS platform across 120+ facilities to serve local governments, real estate developers, universities, and regional companies.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
ATOMica industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Co-working Space Operations and Community Management
- NAICS
- Management of Companies and Enterprises (55)
- SIC
- Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Institutional Capacity Building & Training (Workforce/Systems Strengthening) (BPADAEAC)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Captive/Global In-House Center (GIC) Setup & Managed Services (BPAEAMAK)
Keywords
Where ATOMica is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Miyazaki
- HQ country
- Japan
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices2 records
Markets served
ATOMica business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Coworking Space Production & Operation: ATOMica produces and operates social coworking spaces for partner clients including local governments, real estate developers, universities, and corporations. Revenue is generated through facility management fees, space licensing, and operational contracts with partners.
- Program Fees (Coyage, MEET@, Internship Programs): ATOMica charges fees for career exploration programs (Coyage), internship matching (ATOMatch), side-job matching, inquiry-based learning support, and other structured programs run at each facility. These are paid by participating companies, local governments, and educational institutions.
- KOMMONS BPO Services: ATOMica's KOMMONS division provides BPO services for customer success (CS) operations, including process design, execution, and ongoing support for SaaS and startup clients. Revenue is generated through project-based and retainer-based service contracts.
- knotPLACE SaaS Licensing: knotPLACE, ATOMica's proprietary facility management and community platform, is licensed to partner facilities. The SaaS platform handles check-ins, CRM, wish/matching, and payments, generating recurring licensing revenue.
- AI Academy Training Programs: ATOMica runs paid training programs (AI Academy) targeting SME executives and managers, with practical 3-session courses priced at 51,000 JPY per 3-session track. Additional revenue comes from implementation support and accompanying services.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | One time/ perpetual license | AI Academy Practical Program: 51,000 JPY + tax per 3-session track |
| Subscription | Monthly | ATOMica Facility Membership: membership fee (amount not publicly disclosed) |
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | One-Time Facility Use: per-use pricing via QR code, credit card, cash, or invoice |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels7 records
Marketing channels8 records
ATOMica product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ATOMica produces and operates social coworking facilities on behalf of institutional partners including local governments, real estate developers, universities, and corporations across Japan. The company deploys trained community managers at each site, runs structured programs (career exploration, internships, AI training, customer success BPO), and licenses its proprietary knotPLACE SaaS platform to manage facility operations, user matchmaking, and payments.
Product overview
ATOMica operates a multi-product portfolio centered on its Social Coworking® concept. The core offering is the knotPLACE SaaS platform (proprietary facility management system with LINE interface) supporting 70+ co-creation facilities nationwide. Complementary programs include Coyage (career/internship programs), KOMMONS (Customer Success BPO services), and MEET@ (networking meetups). ATOMica AI Academy provides AI implementation training for regional SMEs. The company also operates and partners on physical coworking facilities including flagship ATOMica宮崎 and branded spaces like assemble長岡, COMPASS小倉, and 大分オーパ まちのコワーク.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- knotPLACE: ATOMica's proprietary SaaS platform deployed at co-creation facilities for community management and facility operations
- Coyage
- KOMMONS
- Coyage Career Fest
- WOMAN PR Talent Development Program
Products and services
- knotPLACE
Quantifiable outcome
- 97.3% student satisfaction rate at Coyage Career Fest (April 2025)
- +8 more outcomes
Companies that use ATOMica
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
ATOMica technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
AI capability2 records
Feature3 records
ATOMica partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Oita Venture Capital (大分ベンチャーキャピタル)coreATOMica and Oita Venture Capital partnered to co-operate the Oita Prefecture's social entrepreneur support program 'SHIFT.' Oita VC provides financial support and business advisory services, while ATOMica contributes community formation and accompaniment support. Together they support approximately 5 selected social entrepreneurs over a 6-month intensive program (September 2026 – February 2027) targeting social issue resolution in Oita Prefecture.
- Nagano City (長野市)coreATOMica entered into a partnership with Nagano City to support startups entering and founding businesses within the city through the 'NAGANO STARTUP LANDING' program. ATOMica leverages its 'Go Local' initiative and community manager network to connect startups with local resources, partners, and municipal support programs. Nagano City is part of the Cabinet Office's 'Phase 2 Startup Ecosystem' designated region (Nagano-Niigata wide consortium).
- AlphaDrivecoreAlphaDrive Inc. invested in ATOMica and concluded a capital and business alliance to provide comprehensive support from planning and managing venues and communities to creating new businesses and supporting open innovation. Both companies are headquartered in Japan, with AlphaDrive based in Tokyo and ATOMica in Miyazaki Prefecture. This partnership combines AlphaDrive's innovation platform capabilities with ATOMica's nationwide facility network.
- AEON MALL (Co-creation partner for Oita Opa facility)coreATOMica and AEON MALL co-created the 'Oita Opa Machino Cowork powered by ATOMica' community co-creation coworking office at the Oita Opa shopping center, grand opening February 20, 2026. AEON MALL provides the physical retail location while ATOMica operates and manages the coworking community. This partnership exemplifies ATOMica's model of partnering with major retail real estate to activate underutilized commercial space.
- Wisdom HoldingsminorWisdom Holdings partnered with ATOMica's assemble Nagaoka facility to jointly launch the 'ZeroBridge' interest-free loan program for local entrepreneurs and startups. assemble Nagaoka members can access up to ¥3 million in interest-free financing (0% interest vs. standard 9%) for business growth. This partnership combines community space with financial support services.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
ATOMica competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- WeWork: Global coworking and flexible workspace operator with presence in Japan (Tokyo). Although ATOMica's model is regionally focused and community-driven rather than WeWork's urban/member-centric approach, both companies produce and operate coworking spaces at scale and serve overlapping end-user segments (SMEs, startups, remote workers).
- CIC (Cambridge Innovation Center): US-based innovation campus operator that combines coworking, lab/office space, and venture-building services in a community-driven model. Comparable to ATOMica in its focus on building innovation ecosystems around physical spaces, with similarly strong community manager staffing.
Broad incumbents
- IWG (Regus): World's largest flexible workspace provider operating Regus, Spaces, HQ, and Signature brands across 120+ countries including Japan. While IWG focuses on premium enterprise and urban markets, ATOMica's regional/community positioning addresses adjacent but different customer needs in Japan.
- Mori Building: Japanese real estate developer operating urban innovation hubs including Hiroo and Toranomon. While Mori Building is a real estate developer with coworking components rather than a pure coworking operator, comparable to ATOMica in producing and operating co-creation spaces in partnership with corporations and government entities.
Regional players
- JustCo: Asia-Pacific coworking operator headquartered in Singapore with presence in Japan, Southeast Asia, and China. Comparable as a multi-country Asian flexible workspace provider, though JustCo focuses on urban tier-1 markets while ATOMica targets regional Japan communities.
- The Executive Centre: Asia-Pacific premium flexible workspace provider serving enterprise clients across major Asian cities. Comparable in providing managed workspace solutions in Asian markets, though focused on premium enterprise rather than community/social impact positioning.
- Compass Offices: Asia-Pacific flexible workspace provider operating in major Asian cities. Similar business model of providing managed coworking and serviced office solutions, though geographically focused on metropolitan centers rather than ATOMica's regional Japan footprint.
Emerging players
- Plug and Play: Global innovation platform and accelerator operating in 50+ locations across multiple countries. While primarily an accelerator/VC platform, Plug and Play's physical innovation hubs overlap with ATOMica's mission of connecting startups, corporates, and governments in co-located spaces.
- Impact Hub: Global network of impact-focused coworking and innovation spaces operating in 100+ cities. Shares ATOMica's mission orientation (social impact via community building) and operates a similar hybrid model combining workspace, programs, and community facilitation.
Others
- AlphaDrive: Japanese innovation platform operator providing new business creation and open innovation support. ATOMica entered a capital and business alliance with AlphaDrive in March 2026. Comparable as a Japanese open innovation platform operator with overlapping corporate/government client bases, though AlphaDrive focuses on corporate innovation programs rather than physical coworking.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
ATOMica social profiles
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Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
ATOMica leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles14 records
ATOMica funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds6 records
Investors22 records
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
ATOMica M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about ATOMica
What does ATOMica do?
ATOMica produces and operates social coworking facilities on behalf of institutional partners including local governments, real estate developers, universities, and corporations across Japan. The company deploys trained community managers at each site, runs structured programs (career exploration, internships, AI training, customer success BPO), and licenses its proprietary knotPLACE SaaS platform to manage facility operations, user matchmaking, and payments.
Is ATOMica a public or private company?
ATOMica is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was ATOMica founded?
ATOMica was founded in 2019. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is ATOMica based?
ATOMica is headquartered in Miyazaki, Japan, in the Asia region.
How does ATOMica make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Coworking Space Production & Operation is the primary driver. The others are program Fees (Coyage, MEET@, Internship Programs), KOMMONS BPO Services, knotPLACE SaaS Licensing and AI Academy Training Programs.
Who are ATOMica's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are WeWork and CIC (Cambridge Innovation Center). Broad incumbents are IWG (Regus) and Mori Building. Regional players are JustCo, The Executive Centre and Compass Offices. Emerging players are Plug and Play and Impact Hub. AlphaDrive is listed as an others.
Does ATOMica have an API?
No public API is recorded for ATOMica.
What industry is ATOMica in?
ATOMica's product category is Co-working Space Operations and Community Management. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPADAEAC, Institutional Capacity Building & Training (Workforce/Systems Strengthening), with a secondary code of BPAEAMAK, Captive/Global In-House Center (GIC) Setup & Managed Services. Its NAICS code is 55 and its SIC code is 8744.