AI Academy

Name

AI Academy

Legal name

AI Academy, Inc.

Website

https://aiacademy.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online AI and Data Science Education

NAICS

Computer Training (61142), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

AI/ML Learning Platforms for Students (EDAFANAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

AI & Machine Learning (Foundations & Applied) (EDAMACAG), Data Science, Machine Learning & AI (Modeling, MLOps, GenAI) (EDABAFAE)

Keywords

• Online AI education
• Machine learning courses
• Generative AI training
• Python programming courses
• Corporate AI upskilling

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

Revenue model

1. Online Course Tuition (有料講座): AI Academy generates the majority of its revenue from selling prepaid online course enrollments. Students purchase one of three plans per course: (1) Video-only plan at a lower price point, (2) Video+Questions plan at a mid-tier price, or (3) Individual coaching plan at the highest price. Each course has its own pricing. All plans are sold as one-time purchases (not recurring subscriptions), though the breadth of content encourages multiple course purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

AI Academy is an online e-learning platform that delivers video and text-based courses in Python programming, data science, machine learning, deep learning, large language model application development, and generative AI to individual learners and corporate clients in Japan. The service provides over 500 original Japanese-language textbooks and is offered across multiple support tiers (video-only, video plus instructor question support, and individual coaching), with a freemium entry tier and customized corporate training packages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AI Talent Course (AI人材コース) A comprehensive course teaching Python programming, data science, machine learning, and large language model (LLM) application development from basics to practical implementation, designed for learners aiming to become AI engineers or data analysts. Includes issuance of a completion certificate (PDF) and qualifies for Japanese government training subsidies (助成金・給付金).
• Generative AI Fundamentals Course (生成AI基礎コース) An introductory course on generative AI usage covering ChatGPT and similar tools, prompt writing techniques, and methods for applying AI to work efficiency, designed for beginners who want to understand AI fundamentals and use generative AI effectively in their jobs.
• Generative AI Practice Course (生成AI実践コース) A practical course for learners who have mastered generative AI basics, focusing on independently defining departmental business challenges and implementing AI systems to automate and systematize operations, training practical AI builders who are not dependent on specific job roles.
• Corporate Training Course (法人向けコース) A customized corporate training solution for Japanese companies to develop employees capable of utilizing AI and data analysis, with curriculum and pricing tailored per organization and engaged via direct sales rather than self-service.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability10 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 株式会社エーアイアカデミー (AI Academy)coreOthers · 6 September 2023株式会社アガルート (parent company) completed the full acquisition of 株式会社エーアイアカデミー, making AI Academy a wholly-owned subsidiary. The acquisition integrated AI Academy's online AI learning platform into the Agaroot group of educational services, which includes exam preparation, career services, and professional training.
• 株式会社フライト (PHLIGHT)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 November 2021株式会社アガルート entered a capital and business partnership with 株式会社フライト, which operates 'PHLIGHT English Conversation' (フィリピン発のパーソナル英才教育). The partnership expands Agaroot's language learning offerings and represents cross-category educational collaboration.
• 株式会社LunwayminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 September 2021株式会社アガルート acquired the TOEFL/IELTS Booster business from 株式会社Lunway, launching 'TOEFL®・IELTS マンツーマンオンラインコーチング' under its brand. This represents a content/curriculum acquisition and integration into the Agaroot product portfolio.
• ブランディングテクノロジー株式会社minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 April 2021株式会社アガルート partnered with ブランディングテクノロジー株式会社, a digital marketing company, for marketing collaboration purposes. This partnership likely involves cross-promotional activities and shared marketing channels to expand reach.
• 株式会社GRIminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 July 2020株式会社アガルート (AI Academy's parent) entered a business partnership with 株式会社GRI, a data science and analytics company, to jointly develop data scientist training courses. GRI contributes industry expertise and real-world data science applications to enhance the educational content.
• CPA会計学院 (Tokyo CPA Accounting College)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 September 2019AI Academy's parent company (株式会社アガルート) formed a business partnership with Tokyo CPA Accounting College for the development of accounting and data science training content. CPA会計学院 is a specialized accounting education provider, and the partnership enabled cross-promotion of data science courses within the CPA exam preparation ecosystem.
• SAT株式会社minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 September 2019株式会社アガルート established a business partnership with SAT株式会社 for the provision of technical professional exam preparation courses (技術士試験 etc.). SAT provides specialized technical exam content that Agaroot distributes through its platform.
• ネットスクール株式会社minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 September 2019株式会社アガルート partnered with ネットスクール株式会社 for the provision of tax accountant (税理士) exam preparation courses. Net School provides the course content and Agaroot distributes it through its platform.
• 毎日みらい創造ラボ (Mainichi Mirai Souzou Lab)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 September 2019株式会社アガルート sponsored 毎日みらい創造ラボ, a future creation/digital transformation initiative. The sponsorship provides visibility and brand association with innovation and future-oriented education themes.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Aidemy: Japanese AI-focused online learning platform offering courses in Python, machine learning, and deep learning to individual learners and corporate clients. Direct head-to-head competitor in the Japan AI education market with overlapping course catalog, B2B corporate training, and freemium funnel.
• Progate: Leading Japanese online programming education platform offering beginner-to-advanced courses. Closely comparable on platform model (subscription/self-serve), Japanese-language curriculum, and target learner demographic, though broader in scope (web, app dev) and less AI-specialized.
• Schoo: Japan-based live and on-demand online learning platform covering business, tech, and AI topics with both individual and corporate (法人向け) tiers. Comparable on dual GTM (individual + corporate), Japanese-market focus, and live/video course delivery.
• DataCamp: Global subscription-based data science and AI learning platform with Python, ML, and deep learning tracks. Closely comparable on curriculum (Python, pandas, scikit-learn, deep learning) and subscription self-serve model, though English-language and global rather than Japan-focused.
• Codecademy: Global interactive coding and data/AI learning platform with subscription tiers and enterprise offerings. Comparable on AI/Python curriculum, freemium-to-paid funnel, and corporate training leg, though English-language and broader in programming scope.
• Udacity: Online AI and data science education platform offering nanodegree programs with mentor support and enterprise upskilling. Comparable on AI specialization, premium tiered pricing with coaching, and corporate training leg, though English-language and global.
• ManabiX (manaBeX): Japanese online learning platform covering business, IT, and AI/data topics with subscription and corporate training offerings. Comparable on Japan-only focus, dual GTM (individual + corporate), and AI/IT curriculum.
• キカガク (Kikagaku): Japanese AI and data science education company offering online courses and corporate training (法人研修) on AI/DX upskilling. Direct competitor in the Japan market with the same dual GTM (individual learners + enterprise) and similar AI/ML curriculum.

Broad incumbents

• Coursera: Global MOOC platform offering AI/ML courses and specializations from top universities (DeepLearning.AI, Stanford, etc.). Comparable on AI/ML curriculum delivery to individuals and enterprises (Coursera for Business), but operates at much larger scale and broader scope across all subjects.
• Udemy: Global marketplace for online courses with extensive AI, Python, and data science catalog from third-party instructors. Comparable on individual self-serve purchase model and AI curriculum breadth, though broader and marketplace-based rather than proprietary curriculum.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ai_academy_jp
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@AI%E6%A5%BD%E5%8B%99%E5%8A%B9%E7%8E%87%E5%8C%96TVby%E3%82%A2%E3%82%AC%E3%83%AB%E3%83%BC%E3%83%88
• Facebookfacebook.com/groups/aiacademy.jp

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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