Initialpoint

What Initialpoint does

Initialpoint (イニシャル・ポイント株式会社) is a Tokyo-based cybersecurity vendor founded in January 2020 by CEO Toshihiko Shimamura that develops and sells JinCreek, a quarantine-type multi-factor authentication (検疫型多要素認証) platform for secure remote work. The technology combines three authentication factors — SIM-level identifiers (MSISDN, IMSI, ICCID), device-level identifiers (SMBIOS UUID, OS drive serial, NIC MAC), and user-level biometrics (Windows Hello, DDS Themis, NEC NeoFace) — and assigns quarantine IP addresses so that no in-house LAN access is granted until all factors pass. Three product SKUs address distinct deployment contexts: JinCreek for SIM Closed Network (highest-security mode with no internet routing), JinCreek for VPN+ (a pre-VPN authentication overlay that layers one-time passwords and biometric checks on top of existing Cisco, NEC, or Yamaha VPN infrastructure), and JinCreek for Quick Access (iOS/iPad-compatible via SIM MSISDN/IMEI and Apple Passkey). Core platform capabilities are protected via pending patent claims on the SIM closed network authentication method.

Name

Initialpoint

Legal name

イニシャル・ポイント株式会社

Website

https://initialpoint.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Initialpoint (イニシャル・ポイント) is a Tokyo-based cybersecurity company that develops JinCreek, a quarantine-type multi-factor authentication platform combining SIM, device, and biometric factors for secure remote access, primarily serving Japanese government agencies, municipalities, police, and regulated enterprises.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Identity & Access Management / Multi-Factor Authentication

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Endpoint Protection Platforms (EPP/NGAV) (HDADAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Network Security Services (Firewall/VPN/ZTNA/SASE Integration) (BPAEAEAG), Remote Access & Privileged Access for OT (ZTA/PAM for Vendors) (HDADAJAG)

Keywords

• Multi-factor authentication
• Remote work security
• Identity verification
• SIM closed network
• Zero trust security

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. JinCreek Multi-factor Authentication Services: Initialpoint generates revenue through subscription-based multi-factor authentication services. JinCreek is offered in multiple variants (SIM閉域網, VPN+, Quick Access) covering different network environments. The services are sold through channel partners and direct enterprise sales in Japan, with pricing likely enterprise-license based given the B2B/government customer profile.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Initialpoint develops and sells JinCreek, a Japan-only quarantine-type multi-factor authentication platform that combines SIM authentication, device authentication, and biometric/user authentication to verify remote users before granting access to corporate LANs. The platform is offered in three variants—JinCreek for SIM Closed Network (no internet routing), JinCreek for VPN+ (works with existing VPN infrastructure from Cisco, NEC, and Yamaha), and JinCreek for Quick Access (iOS-compatible)—targeting Japanese government agencies, municipalities, police, healthcare, education, construction/manufacturing, and SMBs.

Product overview

Initialpoint offers JinCreek, a quarantine-type multi-factor authentication platform for secure remote work. The platform consists of three products: JinCreek for SIM閉域網 (for SIM closed network environments), JinCreek for VPN＋ (for VPN environments with dual-system authentication), and JinCreek for Quick Access (for iOS mobile devices). All products utilize multi-factor authentication combining SIM, device, and user biometric verification to prevent unauthorized access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• JinCreek: Quarantine-type multi-factor authentication service platform providing secure remote work solutions. Product line includes JinCreek for SIM Closed Network, JinCreek for VPN+, and JinCreek for Quick Access.
• JinCreek for SIM閉域網
• JinCreek for VPN＋
• JinCreek for Quick Access

Products and services

• JinCreek for SIM Closed Network (JinCreek for SIM閉域網) Quarantine-type multi-factor authentication service for SIM closed network environments, providing secure remote work with three-factor authentication (SIM, device, and user/biometric) without internet routing, delivering office-equivalent security outside the office. Validated by deployments at Ashiya City Office and a national ministry.
• JinCreek for VPN+ (JinCreek for VPN＋) Quarantine-type multi-factor authentication combined with dual VPN system that adds user verification before VPN connection, enhancing security of existing VPN infrastructure (Cisco, NEC, Yamaha) using one-time passwords (OTP) and biometric authentication without replacing hardware.
• JinCreek for Quick Access iOS (iPad/iPhone) compatible quarantine-type multi-factor authentication service enabling secure remote access from iOS devices to business networks via SIM closed networks with biometric Passkey authentication, supporting custom re-authentication intervals and usage time settings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero unauthorized network access confirmed in case study deployments where combined authentication prevents use even in theft/loss scenarios
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered supporting, core and primary.

• 株式会社TIGEREYEsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 May 2025Agency agreement signed between Initialpoint and TIGEREYE for distribution of AI-powered HR and security solutions. Initialpoint resells TIGEREYE's face authentication-based products (Facial Attendance, FacePass Stress Checker, FacePass Key & Access Control, AI Avatar/Agent) alongside JinCreek, providing comprehensive security and HR management solutions to enterprises and government.
• 株式会社ZenmuTechcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 2025Strategic alliance between Initialpoint and ZenmuTech to deliver next-generation remote work solutions combining JinCreek's quarantine-type multi-factor authentication with ZenmuTech's secret sharing technology (ZENMU Virtual Drive). The partnership creates a joint solution providing both network access security (JinCreek) and data-level protection through data meaninglessization (ZenmuTech), targeting government and enterprise customers.
• トラストセキュリティ・コンソーシアム (Trust Security Consortium)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024Initialpoint is a founding member of the Trust Security Consortium (TSC), a consortium of 6 Japanese security startups established December 2024 to develop and promote domestically-produced cybersecurity technologies. Initialpoint CEO Shimamura serves as a board director (理事). Consortium members include SoftEther (炎重工), Logic and Design, Skycom, AnchorZ, and Spline Network. The TSC aims to create a Japanese security technology ecosystem and reduce digital trade deficit.
• ソフトイーサ株式会社 (SoftEther Corporation)supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024SoftEther Corporation is a member of the Trust Security Consortium (TSC), founded by Daisuke TODO. Initialpoint participates in the consortium's technical exchange subcommittee under TODO's leadership, working on technology integration for security solutions.
• 炎重工株式会社supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024Flare Heavy Industries (炎重工) is a consortium member specializing in drone control technology, participating in the Trust Security Consortium alongside Initialpoint for cross-industry security solutions.
• 株式会社ロジック・アンド・デザイン (Logic and Design)supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024Logic and Design is a Trust Security Consortium member focused on image enhancement algorithms and visual processing technology. They co-exhibited with Initialpoint at ECONOSEC2025, presenting combined solutions for secure high-definition video data handling using ZenmuTech's secret sharing technology.
• NECネッツエスアイ株式会社 (NEC Networks & System Integrators)primaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 December 2024Major Japanese systems integrator serving as a primary sales agent and distributor for JinCreek products. Listed on the company website as a key sales channel partner alongside other major Japanese IT companies.
• 株式会社内田洋行 (Uchida Co., Ltd.)primaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 December 2024Major Japanese office equipment and IT solutions company acting as a sales agent and distributor for JinCreek products.
• 株式会社ニッセイコム (Nissei Com Co., Ltd.)primaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 December 2024IT solutions company that has co-hosted security seminars with Initialpoint and serves as a sales agent for JinCreek products.
• 株式会社RKKCS (Kyushu Electric Power Group)primaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 December 2024IT subsidiary of Kyushu Electric Power Group serving as a regional sales agent for JinCreek products in the Kyushu area of Japan.
• SCSK株式会社primaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 December 2024Major Japanese IT services company (Sumitomo Corporation Group) serving as a sales agent and distributor for JinCreek products.
• NEC株式会社 (NeoFace)supportingTechnology or Integration · 23 May 2023NEC's NeoFace facial recognition system integrates as a biometric authentication element within JinCreek's multi-factor authentication platform. This is the third biometric provider integration after Microsoft Windows Hello and DDS Themis. Enables local on-premise and JinCreek platform shared integration patterns.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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