What ZEPE Co does

ZEPE Co (株式会社ZEPE) is a privately held Japanese diversified services company founded in November 2008 in Matsudo, Chiba, and headquartered since September 2025 in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. The company operates six business segments: outsourcing and sales agency services, ICT/telecom infrastructure engineering (CATV construction, FTTH installation, network deployment), sports facility operations under the Z FUTSAL SPORT brand, digital transformation solutions (DX consulting, RPA, AI), real estate development under the ZERDIA brand, and ecology/sustainability services (solar panels and battery systems). ZEPE's primary enterprise customers are major Japanese telecommunications carriers and cable TV operators — JCOM under a nationwide inclusive contract, NTT Group, SoftBank Group, and multiple regional cable operators — alongside small-to-mid-market DX clients, individual consumers booking sports facilities, and real estate investors in the Tokyo metropolitan area.

ZEPE's technology stack centers on three proprietary platforms: DualEdge AI, a secure on-premises local LLM solution deploying Qwen2.5 and Llama 3.3 models with vector-based RAG, closed-network operation, and 10GbE server-NAS integration; Z'Scratch Service, a hybrid domestic-offshore software development capability covering cloud, blockchain, IoT, AI, image recognition, and RPA; and ZERDIA, a real estate development brand focused on apartment and condominium projects within a 10-minute walk of Tokyo metro stations. The solutions division distributes BizRobo! RPA (Japan's leading domestic RPA platform) across tiered subscription plans from entry-level Mini to Enterprise at ¥2.4M annually. The company employs 149 full-time staff and works with 111 business partners as of April 2026, operating from 9 offices across Japan (Tokyo, Chiba, Shizuoka, Kanagawa, Okinawa, Hokkaido) and 12 Z FUTSAL SPORT retail venues.

Revenue is generated through six distinct streams: project-based professional services fees for outsourcing and engineering contracts, subscription and license fees for RPA/DX solutions, transaction-based revenue from real estate development under the ZERDIA brand, recurring court rental and league fees plus franchise royalties for Z FUTSAL SPORT facilities, and one-time hardware sales plus installation revenue for solar panels and battery systems. The go-to-market combines sales-led enterprise B2B engagement (direct outreach, consultations, business proposals for outsourcing and engineering) with a direct-to-consumer franchise model for sports facilities and a direct sales channel for ZERDIA real estate transactions. Marketing relies on the corporate website, blog content, CEO blog, social media, and high-visibility sports sponsorships including RIZIN Fighting Federation and Belgian Pro League club STVV.

Name

ZEPE Co

Legal name

株式会社ZEPE

Website

https://zepe.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ZEPE Co is a privately held Japanese multi-business company founded in 2008, operating six segments — outsourcing, telecom infrastructure engineering, Z FUTSAL SPORT sports facilities, DX/RPA/AI solutions, ZERDIA real estate, and solar/battery services — serving Japanese telecom carriers, mid-market DX clients, sports consumers, and Tokyo-area real estate investors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices19 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Outsourcing & Sales Agency Services: Business process outsourcing including sales outsourcing, staffing, and sales consulting. Revenue generated through service fees and commissioned sales arrangements with enterprise clients.
2. Engineering & Infrastructure Services: CATV, FTTH, network construction, and electrical/telecom engineering services for major telecom carriers and property management companies. Revenue from project-based contracts.
3. RPA & BizRobo! Services: BizRobo! RPA implementation, training, and operational support. Revenue from software licensing, implementation fees, and ongoing support contracts.
4. Real Estate Development & Sales: Apartment and condominium development and sales in the Tokyo metropolitan area. ZERDIA brand properties targeting investors and owner-occupiers.
5. Sports Facility Operations: Z FUTSAL SPORT futsal/soccer facility rental and related services. Revenue from court booking fees, league/drop-in event fees, and potential franchise royalties.
6. Solar & Battery Sales: Solar panel and battery sales, installation services, and business partner contracts for eco/sustainability solutions targeting businesses and individuals.
7. DualEdge AI / Local LLM Solutions: Secure on-premises LLM deployment and operational support services targeting enterprises with high data security requirements. Perpetual licensing model with implementation and support services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ZEPE Co is a diversified Japanese corporation operating across six service businesses: business process outsourcing and sales agency services (アウトソーシング事業), ICT/telecom infrastructure engineering for CATV and FTTH networks (エンジニアリング事業), nationwide Z FUTSAL SPORT futsal and soccer facility operations (スポーツ事業), DX/RPA and digital solutions consulting (ソリューション事業), ZERDIA-branded apartment and condominium development in the Tokyo metropolitan area (不動産事業), and solar panel and battery sales and installation (エコロジー推進事業). It supplements these with proprietary products including DualEdge AI on-premises LLM, Z'Scratch software/hardware development services, and BizRobo! RPA implementation across enterprise and SMB clients in Japan.

Product overview

ZEPE Co is a diversified Japanese company operating across multiple business segments including outsourcing, engineering, sports facilities, digital solutions, ecology, and real estate. Their technology offerings include Z'Scratch Service for software/hardware development, BizRobo! for RPA automation, DualEdge AI for on-premises LLM solutions, and DX consulting services. The sports segment operates Z FUTSAL SPORT facilities nationwide. The company also provides ICT infrastructure services and ecology products including solar and battery systems. The real estate brand ZERDIA focuses on investment properties near Tokyo stations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DualEdge AI: Local LLM solution for secure on-premises AI implementation, enabling businesses to use AI with internal data in a closed network environment.
• Z'Scratch Service
• BizRobo!
• ZEPPY
• ZERDIA
• Z FUTSAL SPORT

Products and services

• Sales Outsourcing and Business Process Agency Services Business process outsourcing services covering sales outsourcing, sales agent/staffing dispatch, and sales consulting for enterprise clients (originally telecom and cable operators). Provides trained sales staff and end-to-end sales operations support on B2B contracts.
• Engineering and ICT Infrastructure Construction Services ICT infrastructure construction services including CATV network construction and maintenance, FTTH fiber-to-the-home installation, digital terrestrial antenna work, digital signage deployment, and low/high-voltage electrical work. Licensed under Chiba Prefecture Class 6 general electrical and telecommunications construction permit and sold to major Japanese telecom carriers and property management companies.
• Z FUTSAL SPORT Sports Facility Operations Nationwide network of indoor and outdoor futsal and soccer facilities (12 locations as of 2026) offering court rentals, league play, drop-in events, youth academies, corporate events, and franchise (FC) expansion. Operates directly and via franchise partners in Kanto, Kansai, Chubu, Tohoku, Hokkaido, and Okinawa.
• DX Consulting and Digital BPO Services Digital transformation consulting service helping companies with IT adoption, digitalization, and process optimization using IT tools and human expertise. Includes DX BPO engagements and structured qualifying of buyers by budget, timeline, and DX role.
• BizRobo! RPA Implementation Services Implementation, training, and operational support for the BizRobo! RPA platform (Japan's leading domestic RPA, 1,500+ companies and 100,000+ robots deployed). Offered in tiered packages (Mini, Lite at 120万円/year, Lite+ at 180万円/year, Enterprise at 240万円/year) with AI-OCR and IT tool add-ons; sold as subscriptions plus support services.
• DualEdge AI Secure On-Premises LLM Solution Secure on-premises large language model solution for enterprise internal knowledge management, operating on closed networks without internet dependency. Uses models such as Qwen2.5 and Llama 3.3 with vector-based RAG search over internal documents, 10GbE high-speed server-NAS integration, and object recognition technology for cross-device robot compatibility. Sold as a perpetual license with implementation and support services targeting enterprises with high data-security requirements.
• Z'Scratch Custom Software and Hardware Development Service Full-stack software and hardware development service covering SaaS, mobile apps, image recognition, IoT, AI, Web3.0, RPA, and web-related development. Delivered by a domestic DX team (10 members) coordinating with an offshore team (30 members) for cost-competitive custom delivery. Part of ZEPPY product series for enterprise digital transformation.
• ZERDIA Real Estate Development and Sales Apartment and condominium development under the ZERDIA brand in the Tokyo metropolitan area, emphasizing high-freshness pre-market land and property information through exclusive channels, locations on flat terrain within a 10-minute walk of stations, and revenue-maximizing layout planning. Targets investors and owner-occupiers for long-term (20-30 year) asset formation. Operates under Tokyo real estate transaction business license (東京都知事（2）第106320号).
• Ecology Promotion Solutions (Solar and Battery Sales/Installation) Solar panel and battery storage sales, installation services, and business partner contracts for eco/sustainability solutions targeting enterprises and individuals. Frames offerings around disaster preparedness, energy cost reduction, and SDG/ESG alignment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Trouble response time reduction of 50% through DualEdge AI implementation (from 60 min to 30 min)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core, standard and minor.

• RIZIN Fighting Federation (ライジン)flagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 November 2024Official sponsor of RIZIN MMA and kickboxing federation. RIZIN is Japan's premier mixed martial arts and combat sports promotion with major live and broadcast events. ZEPE sponsorship provides high-visibility brand association with premium sports entertainment.
• JCOM株式会社 (J:COM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2024Nationwide inclusive contract (全国包括契約) for cable television infrastructure engineering, construction, and maintenance services across Japan. J:COM is Japan's largest cable TV operator, making this one of ZEPE's most significant B2B service relationships.
• シント＝トロイデンVV (Sint-Troiden VV / STVV)flagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 July 2022Official sponsor of Belgian Pro League professional soccer club. ZEPE also co-sponsored the マルハン×STVVカップ youth soccer tournament (June 2025) in Chiba, featuring appearances by STVV CEO, players, and ambassadors including Okazaki Shinji.
• 株式会社エネルギア・コミュニケーションズstandardTechnology or Integration · 1 February 2021Outsourcing and business process management services partnership established February 2021. Energy sector client for ZEPE's outsourcing division.
• 仙台CATV株式会社standardTechnology or Integration · 1 October 2018CATV engineering services partnership established October 2018. Regional cable operator in Miyagi Prefecture.
• 株式会社広域高速ネット二九六standardTechnology or Integration · 1 October 2018Broadband network services partnership established October 2018.
• 豊島ケーブルネットワーク株式会社standardTechnology or Integration · 1 August 2018Cable network engineering services partnership established August 2018. Tokyo metropolitan area cable operator.
• YOUテレビ株式会社standardTechnology or Integration · 1 April 2016CATV engineering partnership established April 2016.
• イッツ・コミュニケーションズ株式会社standardTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2016CATV engineering partnership established January 2016.
• MagaGYMminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports facility partnership. MagaGYM is a gym/fitness brand. ZEPE supports the organization as part of its sports ecosystem strategy.
• 山木麻弥 (Yamaoki Hiroya, Pancrase Fighter)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndividual athlete sponsorship of professional MMA fighter Yamaoki Hiroya affiliated with Pancrase. Part of ZEPE's sports sponsorship portfolio.
• BizRobo! (RACCOON株式会社 / ETL SOLUTIONS)coreTechnology or IntegrationAs a BizRobo! service partner, ZEPE provides RPA implementation, training, and operational support. BizRobo! is the No. 1 domestic RPA platform in Japan with 1,500+ companies and 100,000+ robots deployed. ZEPE offers tiered BizRobo! packages from Mini to enterprise plans.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves16 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kandenko Co., Ltd. Major Japanese electrical and telecommunications construction company with deep relationships across telecom carriers and infrastructure operators. Highly comparable to ZEPE's engineering division (low/high-voltage electrical work, FTTH, network construction).
• Future Corporation: Japanese IT consulting firm specializing in DX, RPA, and system modernization for mid-market and enterprise clients. Closest peer to ZEPE's solution/DX consulting business and DualEdge AI local LLM positioning.
• Futsal Point: One of Japan's largest futsal facility operators with multiple indoor and outdoor courts across Tokyo and major metros. Direct competitor to ZEPE's Z FUTSAL SPORT chain in the consumer-facing futsal/soccer facility segment.
• Persol Holdings Co., Ltd. Largest Japanese staffing and HR services group, with significant BPM/outsourcing and DX resourcing capabilities. Directly comparable to ZEPE's sales outsourcing and staffing business lines.
• EXEO Group, Inc. Japanese telecom infrastructure engineering and construction company. Closest peer to ZEPE's engineering division (CATV, FTTH, network construction for major carriers), with similar project-based contract model serving telecom carriers and cable operators.
• SCSK Corporation: Japanese IT services company (Sumitomo Corporation group) offering systems design, custom development, and DX consulting alongside BPO/outsourcing services. Comparable to ZEPE's combined solutions + outsourcing platform.
• Bell System24 Holdings: Leading Japanese BPO/contact center operator with overlapping services in outsourcing, business process management, and DX support. Comparable to ZEPE's outsourcing business, though at much larger scale.
• GA technologies Inc. Tokyo-focused real estate technology company offering property search, brokerage, and SaaS for real estate transactions. Comparable to ZEPE's ZERDIA brand for Tokyo metropolitan-area apartment/condo development and sales.
• transcosmos inc. Major Japanese BPO and digital services company operating across outsourcing, contact centers, digital marketing, and DX solutions. transcosmos is the most analogous multi-business BPO peer to ZEPE, with overlapping services in sales outsourcing, BPM, and digital transformation consulting.
• TIS Inc. Major Japanese IT services company offering systems design, custom development, and DX consulting to enterprises. Comparable to ZEPE's Z'Scratch Service custom software/hardware development and systems design capabilities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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