Future needs

What Future needs does

Future Needs is a Tokyo-based B2B IT services company founded in May 2015 that delivers application development and data analysis services across four solution pillars: ERP solutions (centered on NTT DATA's ERP-Biz∫ for trading companies and POSITIVE HCM), DX development support (BI via Tableau, RPA implementation, business know-how digitization), cloud solutions (Salesforce, intra-mart FormaDesigner, kintone low-code, ChatPlus chatbot implementation), and package products (the proprietary 'Jido Support' childcare facility management system and a smartphone-based vital sign management system originally developed for COVID-19 countermeasures). The company serves Japanese enterprise clients with deep vertical specialization in trading companies and a secondary push into child welfare facilities, while also executing general enterprise DX projects; delivery follows a full lifecycle from requirements definition through design, development, testing, and migration.

The business model is hybrid: a professional services / system engineering staffing arm that places engineers on ERP, DX, and cloud projects (revenue model: professional services), complemented by subscription or license-based packaged products (Jido Support, Vital Management) and corporate training services delivered through industrial counseling and design-thinking-based "future engineer" programs. The company operates sales-led via direct inquiry (phone and web form) from a single Tokyo office near Nishinippori Station, with no disclosed digital marketing channels beyond its Wix-based website and a presence on the Type.jp recruitment platform. Revenue, ARR, and contract values are not publicly disclosed.

The organization is small — approximately 26 employees including part-time staff plus a 15-member partner network — with ¥20 million in registered capital, led by Representative Director and President Masayasu Kuwata. There is no parent company, no disclosed external institutional investors or funding rounds, no subsidiaries, and no public listing. Geographic footprint is Japan-only, with primary activity in the Tokyo metropolitan area. Notable business partners include Tata Consultancy Services Japan, KeyWare Solutions, Comture Corporation, Infosense, Life Mentor, and an implied core technology relationship with NTT DATA through the ERP-Biz∫ and POSITIVE product lines.

Name

Future needs

Legal name

株式会社フューチャーニーズ

Website

https://future-needs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tokyo-based Japanese B2B IT services firm founded in 2015 providing ERP implementation (Biz∫, POSITIVE), DX/cloud development (Salesforce, Tableau, RPA), and packaged software for trading companies, childcare facilities, and general enterprises.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT System Integration and Implementation Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Core ERP Suites (Financials, Procurement, Projects) (HDAEAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Database/Application Data Layer Modernization (DB migration, ORM, caching) (BPAEAFAL)

Keywords

• ERP implementation services
• Digital transformation consulting
• Cloud application development
• Business intelligence solutions
• Packaged software products

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. System Engineering Services: Providing engineers and technical talent to clients for ERP implementation, DX projects, cloud development, and system integration. Revenue is generated through staffing and project-based professional services engagements.
2. Cloud Services and Package Products: Developing and delivering cloud-based solutions (Salesforce, kintone, intra-mart) and packaged software products (childcare management system, vital management system) as subscription or license-based offerings.
3. Human Resource Development Services: Corporate training services including industrial counseling for team building and engineer well-being, and 'future engineer' training services using design thinking methodology.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Future Needs is a Tokyo-based IT services company that provides enterprise system implementation, digital transformation, and cloud development services for Japanese businesses, alongside proprietary packaged software products. The company specializes in ERP-Biz∫ and POSITIVE (NTT DATA) implementations for trading companies, plus DX, BI (Tableau), RPA, Salesforce, and low-code development. It also sells its own cloud-based package products including the Jido Support childcare facility management system and a smartphone-based vital sign management system.

Product overview

Future Needs operates as a comprehensive IT services company offering four main solution areas: ERP solutions (ERP-Biz∫ and POSITIVE), DX solutions (development, BI, and RPA), Cloud solutions (Salesforce and low-code platforms), and Package solutions (childcare facility management). The company provides end-to-end services from consulting through construction to operation, supported by human resource development services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ERP-Biz∫ Implementation Service
• POSITIVE HCM Implementation Service
• DX Development Support
• BI Development Support (Tableau)
• RPA Development Support
• Salesforce Development Support
• Low-code Development Support
• EDI and System Integration Development
• Jido Support - Childcare Facility Management System
• Vital Sign Management System
• Future Engineer Development Service

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered notable and core.

• 日本タタ・コンサルタンシー・サービシズ株式会社 (Tata Consultancy Services Japan)notableImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerListed as a key client/business partner. Major Indian global IT services firm providing consulting and system integration services in Japan.
• キーウェアソリューションズ株式会社 (KeyWare Solutions Co., Ltd.)notableStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a key client/business partner. Japanese system integrator providing solution services including ERP, embedded systems, and network services.
• コムチュア株式会社 (Comture Corporation)notableStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a key client/business partner. Japanese cloud and system integration company specializing in cloud services and enterprise solutions.
• 'infosense株式会社 (Infosense Inc.)notableStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a key client/business partner. Japanese company providing information system services and solutions.
• Life MentornotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvider of human resource development services. Life Mentor receives corporate training services from Future Needs including industrial counseling and future engineer training programs using design thinking.
• NTT DATA (implied via ERP-Biz∫ and POSITIVE product partnerships)coreTechnology or IntegrationThe company specializes in implementing ERP-Biz∫ (NTT DATA's flagship ERP product for trading companies) and POSITIVE (NTT DATA's HCM solution). This represents a core technology partnership for their ERP solution business.

Scale indicators2 records

Broad incumbents

• Tata Consultancy Services Japan: Global Indian IT services major with operations in Japan providing consulting and SI services. Listed as a key client/business partner and representative of larger broad incumbents competing for the same enterprise wallet.
• NTT Data Group: Owner of ERP-Biz∫ and POSITIVE, the very products Future Needs implements. NTT Data's services arm is both an indirect partner and a potential competitor for the same enterprise ERP deals.
• SCSK Corporation: Major Japanese SI serving enterprise clients across ERP, cloud, and managed services. Comparable as a much larger incumbent operating broadly in the same ERP/DX services market.
• Hitachi Solutions: Large Japanese ERP/CRM SI with deep enterprise footprint. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering overlapping ERP, cloud, and DX services to Japanese enterprises.
• BIPROGY: Japanese IT services firm (formerly UNISYS Japan) offering system integration and cloud/DX services. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping ERP and digital transformation offerings.

Emerging players

• Works Applications: Japanese enterprise software company offering proprietary ERP/HCM products. Comparable as a Japan-based specialist vendor whose products Future Needs-like SIs may implement or compete against.
• Codmon (コドモン): Japanese SaaS provider of childcare/preschool management software. Comparable specifically to Future Needs' Jido Support product line in the childcare facility management software category.

Direct peers

• Comture Corporation: Japanese cloud and system integration firm specializing in cloud services and enterprise solutions. Listed as an explicit mutual business partner of Future Needs and a strong direct comparison in cloud + DX implementation.
• Infosense: Japanese information system services and solutions provider. Listed as an explicit mutual business partner of Future Needs, operating in a closely adjacent Japanese IT services / system integration space.
• KeyWare Solutions: Japanese system integrator offering ERP, embedded systems, and network services. Listed as an explicit mutual business partner of Future Needs and is closely comparable in scale and Japan-domestic ERP SI focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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