IR Robotics

What IR Robotics does

IR Robotics is a Tokyo-based private company founded in October 2013 that operates an integrated business platform serving Japanese growth-stage companies across three pillars: IR communication, education and community, and executive talent. Its IR communication pillar consists of IRTV, a subscription-based video distribution service for listed-company IR releases (transitioned from one-off to subscription in April 2017); Japan Stock Channel, a YouTube property with 600+ episodes of CEO interviews; and Next ten-Bagger, an editorial stock-analysis media site targeting retail investors. The education and community pillar comprises four membership communities: Next IPO Club (July 2017) and Next IPO Club Incubation Salon (January 2021) for IPO-prep firms, Listed Company Club (June 2020) for listed-company executives, and M&A Study Club (July 2023) for listed-company M&A learning. The executive talent pillar is operated through CxO Talent Bank, a licensed (license 13-U-311839) fee-based executive recruitment service paired with the CxO履歴書チャンネル YouTube series of 200+ episodes.

The company generates revenue through subscription fees (IRTV and the four membership communities), transaction-based placement fees (CxO Talent Bank), and professional services revenue from consulting, event sponsorship, and seminars. GTM is community-led and event-driven: a dense calendar of seminars, study tours covering all 47 prefectures of Japan, and closed-door executive networking events converts content-engaged inbound from YouTube and SEO properties into paid community membership and consulting engagements. Two dedicated video studios (Studio Buffett opened May 2024 and an undisclosed Studio Rogers) plus a WeWork headquarters in Chiyoda-ku support the production infrastructure. The CEO 兼 Representative Director is 金成柱, who became representative director in May 2017 and is publicly profiled as supporting 200 listed companies and 100 IPO-prep companies through the platform.

Stated capital is 34.29 million JPY. The company has no disclosed funding rounds, no parent company, and operates as an independent private corporation. Customer outcomes include 33-35 IPOs graduated through Next IPO Club by June 2026 (with the 34th in May 2026 and 35th in June 2026), reported monthly CxO placements (e.g., two placements reported in June 2026), and multi-year sports sponsorships with FC町田ゼルビア (now GOLD partner), 湘南ベルマーレ, 福島ファイヤーボンズ, and others. In December 2024, former Tokyo Stock Exchange Listing Examination head 潮田一成 was appointed as IPO advisor, adding regulatory advisory credibility. The company is active across all 47 Japanese prefectures via its IPO study tour program but reports no operations outside Japan.

Name

IR Robotics

Legal name

株式会社IR Robotics

Website

https://ir-robotics.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

IR Robotics is a Tokyo-based private company operating an integrated platform of IR video media (IRTV, Japan Stock Channel), membership communities for IPO-prep and listed-company executives (Next IPO Club, Listed Company Club, M&A Study Club), and licensed executive recruitment (CxO Talent Bank), serving Japanese growth-stage companies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Investor Relations Services

NAICS

Public Relations Agencies (541820), Public Relations Agencies (54182)

akta.pro primary industry

Investor Relations (IR) & Capital Markets Communications (MPAAADAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Investor Relations (IR) Services (BPAFADAC)

Keywords

• Investor relations services
• IR video production
• IPO advisory
• Executive recruitment
• Capital markets media

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. IRTV video subscription service: Listed companies pay a recurring subscription fee to access IR video production, distribution, and hosting services on the IRTV platform. The service transitioned from one-time IR release videos to a subscription model in April 2017.
2. Membership community subscriptions (Next IPO Club, 上場企業俱楽部, M&Aスタディクラブ): Companies and executives pay membership fees to join curated learning and networking communities focused on IPO preparation, post-IPO growth, and M&A strategy. Next IPO Club インキュベーショ is a separate entry-level membership for companies just beginning to explore listing.
3. CxO人材バンク executive recruitment fees: The company operates a licensed fee-based human resources introduction service (有料職業紹介) placing CxO and senior management talent with listed and IPO-prep companies. Revenue is earned on successful placements.
4. IR consulting and event services: Advisory services and event sponsorship/hosting fees for seminars, webinars, and networking events targeting listed-company executives and IPO-bound entrepreneurs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

IR Robotics operates a multi-channel business platform for Japanese growth-stage and listed companies. Its three pillars are (1) IR Communication & Media — IRTV subscription IR video production, Japan Stock Channel YouTube distribution, Next ten-Bagger online stock media, and IR Direct information distribution; (2) Education & Community — paid membership communities including Listed Company Club, Next IPO Club, Next IPO Club Incubation Salon, and M&A Study Club; and (3) Executive Talent — CxO Talent Bank executive recruitment service and CxO Resume Channel media.

Product overview

IR Robotics operates a business platform for growth companies comprising three core pillars: IR Communication Services (IRTV video platform, Japan Stock Channel YouTube content, Next ten-Bagger stock analysis media, and IR Direct CMS tools), Education & Community Services (Listed Company Club for executives, Next IPO Club for IPO preparation, Next IPO Club Incubation Salon for early-stage candidates, and M&A Study Club), and Executive Talent Services (CxO Talent Bank recruitment platform with accompanying CxO Resume YouTube Channel). The company serves listed companies, IPO-preparation companies, and future IPO-candidates with integrated IR, education, and talent solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IRTV (IRテレビ) Subscription-based IR video communication service that produces and distributes video content (corporate explanations, executive interviews, etc.) to retail investors on behalf of listed and pre-IPO Japanese companies.
• Japan Stock Channel (株チャ) YouTube-based stock information media channel delivering news, company analyses, and executive interviews aimed at retail investors of Japanese growth companies.
• Next ten-Bagger (ネクストテンバガー) Online stock media site introducing Japanese growth-company stocks with long-term upside potential to retail investors, complementing the Japan Stock Channel video content.
• Listed Company Club (上場企業俱楽部) Paid membership community for executives of newly and already listed Japanese companies to share IR best practices, peer networking, and post-listing operational know-how.
• Next IPO Club Paid membership community for executives of Japanese companies preparing for IPO, providing IPO-readiness education, peer case studies, and networking.
• Next IPO Club Incubation Salon Higher-touch paid seminar and salon program for Next IPO Club members, offering structured peer-to-peer learning and workshops for IPO-bound executives.
• M&A Study Club (M＆Aスタディクラブ) Paid membership community teaching growth-company executives the fundamentals and practice of M&A strategy, deal sourcing, and execution.
• CxO Talent Bank (CxO人材バンク) Paid executive placement service matching senior executives (CFO, COO, CTO, CMO, etc.) with Japanese growth-stage companies, operated under a 有料職業紹介 (paid occupational introduction) license with success-fee pricing.
• CxO Resume Channel (CxOの履歴書チャンネル) YouTube-based media channel profiling the careers of senior executives, used as a candidate-attraction funnel for the CxO Talent Bank executive placement service.

Quantifiable outcome

• 33+ companies have successfully listed through the Next IPO Club community as of mid-2026, with the 35th listing achieved in June 2026
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 潮田一成 (元東京証券取引所上場審査部長)coreOthers · 12 December 2024Former Tokyo Stock Exchange listing examination department head Shinoda Kazunari joined IR Robotics as an IPO advisory顾问 in December 2024, bringing institutional credibility and regulatory expertise to the company's IPO preparation services.
• D league CyberAgent Legit (e-sports)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Sports sponsorship partnership with e-sports team D league CyberAgent Legit.
• 福島ファイヤーボンズ (B.LEAGUE B2)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 December 2023IR Robotics entered a top official partner agreement with B.LEAGUE B2 basketball team 福島ファイヤーボンズ in December 2023. The partnership aligns with the company's regional branding and sports marketing strategy, with the team managed by識学 (a listed company and IR Robotics client).
• クリーンファイターズ山梨 (ラグビー トップイースト League)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 January 2022Sports sponsorship partnership with the rugby team クリーンファイターズ山梨 competing in the top east league.
• 湘南ベルマーレminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 July 2020IR Robotics entered an official club partner agreement with J1 League football club 湘南ベルマーレ in July 2020 for the 2020 season. The partnership served as a sports sponsorship to build regional brand recognition.
• FC町田ゼルビア (株式会社ゼルビア)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 February 2020IR Robotics entered an official club partner agreement with J2 League football club FC町田ゼルビア (now in J1) in February 2020. The partnership was renewed multiple times, escalating from standard partner to GOLD partner status by 2025 (7th season). The company hosts <ID robotics matchday> events at home games and uses sports marketing to build brand awareness among executives and local business communities.
• CrossOver法律事務所minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLegal advisory partner serving as legal counsel to Next IPO Club. Listed as a legal advisor on the company's profile page.
• 弁護士法人GVA律师事务所minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLegal advisory partner listed on the company's profile page.
• 東陽監査法人minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThe company's appointed audit firm, as listed on its corporate profile page.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• PR TIMES: Operates Japan's leading press-release distribution platform used by listed companies for corporate communications and IR. Highly comparable business model: B2B media infrastructure monetizing listed-company communications, with overlapping customer base (Japanese listed + growth companies).
• Minkabu: Stock information media platform targeting Japanese retail investors with editorial analysis and growth-stock coverage. Direct competitor to Next ten-Bagger, serving the same retail-investor audience with similar content monetization.
• Kabutan: Japanese retail-investor stock analysis platform owned by Minkabu, providing stock data, news, and editorial research. Comparable to Next ten-Bagger as a discovery and research tool for individual investors.
• Investor's Note: IR communications platform connecting Japanese listed companies with individual investors via curated articles and commentary. Direct comparable to IRTV in target customer (listed companies) and end audience (retail investors).
• BizReach: Japan's leading direct-recruitment platform focused on senior and executive talent. Direct competitor to IR Robotics' CxO Talent Bank service targeting listed and IPO-prep companies.

Emerging players

• Uzabase: Operates multiple business/financial media brands (NewsPicks, Speeda, INITIAL) targeting business professionals and investors. Comparable multi-brand media-platform model to IR Robotics' Japan Stock Channel + Next ten-Bagger portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• JAC Recruitment: Established Japanese executive search firm serving multinational and listed-company clients. Competes with CxO Talent Bank in the executive placement segment, with broader international reach.
• Deloitte Tohmatsu (IR Advisory): Big-4 advisory practice providing IR strategy, disclosure, and capital-markets communications to Japanese listed companies. Competes with IR Robotics' consulting and IRTV services via enterprise relationships and broader service portfolio.
• Daiwa Investor Relations: Long-established Japanese IR advisory firm providing IR consulting, disclosure support, and capital-markets communications. Closest traditional comparable to IR Robotics' IRTV and listed-company consulting business.

Others

• Link and Motivation: Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime-listed organizational consulting firm running motivation-engineering programs for Japanese enterprises. Comparable as a complementary growth-company services provider, though its focus is organizational consulting rather than IR/PR.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/JapanStockChannel
• Facebookfacebook.com/JapanStockChannel
• TikToktiktok.com/@ir_robotics

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments1 record

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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