Daiko Holdin's Group

What Daiko Holdin's Group does

Daiko Holdin's Group is a privately held Japanese corporate management company headquartered in Tokyo that operates as a hands-on investment platform across vending machine hardware, cold-chain logistics, and B2B sales outsourcing services. Founded in 2008, the group runs four wholly-owned operating subsidiaries: Daiko Logitech (cold-chain logistics and moving services), REIWA Corporation (sales outsourcing), Daiko Advanced (SEO and digital marketing), and D.H.G. (capsule toy and vending machine operations). The holding company structure allows it to monetize multiple verticals from a shared back-office while keeping each operating brand focused on its customer segment.

The group's primary revenue lines combine hardware sales of frozen food vending machines under the ど冷えもん brand — standard, NEO (refrigerated/frozen switchable), SLIM (compact), and MODULER (modular) variants — with capsule toy machines (NNL-118 at JPY 88,000 per unit and the Big Screw Capsule machine at JPY 220,000 per unit) and a capsule toy franchise system called Toys-kun GO with three size tiers (Type A 4-5 machines, Type B 5-10 machines, Type C 10+ machines). Underlying technology centers on a cloud-connected frozen vending machine platform storing up to 11 product sizes with -25°C to -18°C cooling and remote inventory monitoring via a smartphone-style LCD touch panel, complemented by an ISO/IEC 27001:2013 and JIS Q 27001:2014-certified warehouse management system with expiry and lot tracking for cold-chain logistics. Pricing varies by model: one-time hardware purchases for vending machines, multi-year franchise contracts for Toys-kun GO, and usage-based pricing (0 yen initial cost, 20,000 yen/month warehouse system subscription) for cold-chain logistics.

The go-to-market motion blends direct sales (contact forms and phone) for hardware, franchise and consignment placement for capsule toys, Amazon Japan marketplace distribution for the NNL-118, and a nationwide route-sales field force (excluding Hokkaido, Okinawa, and remote islands) for B2B sales outsourcing that leverages a curated database of 5 million+ Japanese businesses. Primary customer segments are SMBs — restaurants seeking 24/7 frozen-food sales channels with claimed 30%+ revenue uplift and 50%+ food-waste reduction, retail store owners installing capsule toy machines as foot-traffic drivers, and B2B companies outsourcing telemarketing and route-sales execution. Payments for vending consumers span more than 20 methods including Suica/PASMO/ICOCA, e-money (WAON, nanaco, Rakuten Edy), and QR payments (PayPay, LINE Pay, d払い, au Pay, WeChat Pay), minimizing purchase friction at the point of sale.

Name

Daiko Holdin's Group

Legal name

株式会社ダイコーホールディングスグループ (Kabushiki Kaisha Daiko Holdings Group)

Website

https://daiko-holdings.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Daiko Holdin's Group is a Tokyo-based Japanese corporate management company operating a one-stop platform spanning frozen food vending machines (ど冷えもん), capsule toy franchise operations (Toys-kun GO), cold-chain logistics, and B2B sales outsourcing services for SMBs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vending Machine Solutions and Sales Services

NAICS

Vending Machine Operators (445132), Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage (493120)

SIC

Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Frozen Prepared Meals & Ready-to-Eat Storage (TLALACAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Dedicated / Captive Frozen Warehousing (Manufacturer/Retailer-Owned) (TLALACAK)

Keywords

• Frozen vending machines
• Capsule toy machines
• Sales outsourcing services
• Cold chain logistics
• Capsule toy franchise

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sales outsourcing services (営業代行): The group provides comprehensive sales outsourcing covering telemarketing (テレアポ), route sales (ラウンド営業), and direct sales agency services. Revenue is generated through service fees charged to client companies seeking new customer acquisition and sales support.
2. Capsule toy franchise (トイズくんGO FC): The group operates a franchise system for capsule toy stores offering machine installation, product supply, and store design. Franchise owners generate revenue from capsule toy sales, while the group earns through machine sales, rental fees, and ongoing service fees.
3. Capsule toy machine sales and rental: Sale and rental of capsule toy machines (NNL-118 at 88,000 yen, BSC at 220,000 yen, and Petit Koro at rental). The group also offers consignment models where machines are placed at client locations on consignment terms.
4. Frozen vending machine sales and services (ど冷えもん): Sale of 'ど冷えもん' frozen vending machines to restaurants and businesses. Additional revenue comes from round service (stocking and cash collection), logistics, and the FoodStock frozen food marketplace.
5. Cold-chain logistics and round services: Cold-chain logistics services for frozen/refrigerated food including storage, delivery, product replenishment, picking, and packing. Pricing is usage-based: 0 yen initial cost plus monthly fees for work performed (20,000 yen/month for warehouse system).
6. Round sales services (ラウンダーサービス): Route sales representatives visit client locations to restock products, install fixtures, negotiate with store managers, collect sales proceeds, and gather market intelligence. This service supports the group's own vending machines and is also offered to third-party clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Daiko Holdin's Group is a Japanese holding company that manufactures and sells frozen food vending machines (ど冷えもん series) and capsule toy (gashapon) machines, operates the Toys-kun GO capsule toy franchise, and provides one-stop sales outsourcing (営業代行) covering telemarketing, route/round sales, and full-cycle sales agency work. Through its subsidiary Daiko Logitech, the group also delivers cold-chain logistics, refrigerated/frozen warehousing, vending machine restocking, EC fulfillment, and moving services under a "mono-co-creation" (モノ・コトづくり) one-stop solution platform.

Product overview

Daiko Holdin's Group is a corporate management and hands-on investment company that operates multiple business segments centered on vending machine solutions and sales agency services. The group offers a portfolio of products including frozen food vending machines under the ど冷えもん brand (standard, NEO, SLIM, MODULER models), capsule toy (gashapon) machines and franchise services under トイズくんGO, and various capsule toy operational models (rental, consignment, and purchase). Complementary service lines include round sales agency, telemarketing agency, general sales outsourcing, and integrated one-stop sales agency packages. Group subsidiary Daiko Logitech provides cold chain logistics (cold/frozen storage, warehouse management, EC fulfillment) and moving services. The group also operates Daiko Market e-commerce platform and provides business investment support for entrepreneurs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• トイズくんGO (Toys-kun GO): Capsule toy franchise system offering complete support for capsule toy machine installation and store design
• ど冷えもん (Do Hiremon)
• レンタルパック (Rental Pack)
• 冷藏・冷凍物流業務 (Frozen Logistics)
• テレアポ代行 (Telemarketing Outsourcing)
• ラウンド営業 (Route Sales)

Products and services

• ど冷えもん (Dohiremon) Frozen Vending Machine series Multi-stock frozen food vending machines enabling restaurants and food businesses to sell frozen meals 24/7 without staff; supports multiple product sizes, refrigerated/frozen conversion, outdoor installation, and remote sales/inventory monitoring. Target customers are restaurant owners and food service operators in Japan seeking new revenue streams and reduced food waste.
• Toys-kun GO (トイズくんGO) Capsule Toy Franchise End-to-end capsule toy (gashapon) shop franchise providing machine installation, product supply, and store design across three franchise tiers based on machine count. Target customers are retail entrepreneurs and franchise operators in Japan.
• NNL-118 Capsule Toy Machine Standard capsule toy vending machine supporting 48mm, 65mm, and 75mm capsule sizes, sold as a one-off purchase to retail businesses and franchise operators.
• Big Screw Capsule Toy Machine (BSC) Large-format capsule toy machine using a big-screw mechanism for 75mm and 100mm capsules with three-color design and 50 dedicated coins included; for retail and event operators offering oversized capsule toys.
• Petit Koro (Petit Colon) Capsule Toy Machine Compact capsule toy machine with two capsule varieties, manual power-free coin operation, and PEACH or SODA color options, available primarily for rental to retail and event operators.
• Cold/Frozen Logistics Services Comprehensive cold-chain logistics operated by subsidiary Daiko Logitech, including refrigerated and frozen storage, warehouse management with expiry/lot tracking, assembly, inspection, picking, vending machine restocking, and EC fulfillment. Target customers are frozen food distributors, vending machine operators, and frozen-food retail businesses in Japan.
• Round Sales Agency Service (ラウンド営業) Field sales representative service that visits client locations to handle product display, restocking, equipment maintenance, store negotiations, new product proposals, and sales data collection. Offered to vending operators and B2B clients nationwide in Japan (excluding Hokkaido, Okinawa, and remote islands) on a minimum 6-month contract.
• Telemarketing Agency (テレアポ代行 / Teleapo) Outbound B2B telemarketing service for lead generation and appointment setting, leveraging a 5 million+ Japanese business contact database with custom scripts and weekly progress reporting. Sold to B2B companies that want to outsource new customer acquisition.
• General Sales Agency Service (営業代行) Full-service sales outsourcing covering the entire sales cycle from prospecting to deal closing, executed by Daiko's professional sales team. Target customers are B2B companies that need outsourced revenue generation.
• Capsule Toy Rental Pack (レンタルパック) Short-term rental program for capsule toy machines covering Petit Koro, NNL-118, and Big Screw models for events, promotions, and temporary retail activations in Japan.
• Smart Moving Service (スマート引越し) Moving and household relocation logistics service operated by Daiko Logitech, extending the group's logistics capabilities into consumer and small-business moves.
• Business Investment Support (ビジネス支援) Hands-on investment and corporate management support provided by Daiko Holdin's Group to entrepreneurs, providing capital and operational expertise to help grow their businesses as part of the group's holding company mandate.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average 30%+ sales increase for restaurants after installing 'ど冷えもん' frozen vending machines
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration21 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FoodStock (フードストック)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoodStock is a nationwide frozen food marketplace where any business can register and sell frozen food products. Daiko Holdings Group's 'ど冷えもん' frozen vending machine business is connected to FoodStock as a supply source for frozen food products. FoodStock serves as the frozen food procurement/supply platform for the group's vending machine operations.
• Amazon JapanminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDaiko Holdings Group sells the NNL-118 capsule toy machine on Amazon Japan. The product is available for purchase through Amazon's e-commerce platform.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Fuji Electric: Major Japanese manufacturer of vending machines and refrigeration equipment. Directly comparable as a vending machine maker serving food service and retail in Japan, though Fuji operates at substantially larger scale.
• Sanden Holdings: Japanese manufacturer of refrigeration systems and vending machine compressors/units. Directly comparable for the refrigeration vending machine hardware segment.
• Bandai Namco Holdings: Japan's largest capsule toy (gashapon) IP holder and operator. Directly comparable to Daiko's capsule toy machine business (Toys-kun GO), though at much larger scale with proprietary character IP.
• Takara Tomy Arts: Specialist Japanese capsule toy (gashapon) company under Takara Tomy. Closely comparable to Daiko's capsule toy machine franchise operations.
• Transcosmos: Major Japanese BPO/sales outsourcing provider. Directly comparable to Daiko's telemarketing, route sales, and one-stop sales agency services, though Transcosmos operates at enterprise scale globally.
• Bell System24 Holdings: Japanese contact center and sales outsourcing specialist. Comparable to Daiko's telemarketing (Teleapo) and sales outsourcing services serving Japanese B2B clients.
• Yokorei: Leading Japanese refrigerated/frozen warehousing and cold-chain logistics company. Directly comparable to Daiko Logitech's cold-chain storage, delivery, and warehouse management offerings.
• Konoike Transport: Japanese logistics and cold-chain distribution company. Comparable to Daiko Logitech's cold-chain delivery, warehousing, and round services, though Konoike operates at much broader scale.

Broad incumbents

• DyDo Group Holdings: Japanese beverage company that operates one of the largest vending machine networks in Japan. Overlaps with Daiko's vending machine business as a broad incumbent, though focused on beverages rather than frozen food.
• Hussmann (Panasonic): Refrigerated display case and merchandising equipment provider (a Panasonic company). Comparable to Daiko's refrigeration equipment expertise, though Hussmann serves supermarkets rather than vending operators.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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