aumo
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2018
- HeadquartersTokyo, Japan
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingSoftware
What aumo does
aumo (アウモ株式会社) was a Tokyo-headquartered Japanese media company that operated Japan's largest outing, gourmet and travel information service, reaching approximately 17 million monthly active users across iOS, Android and web by 2023 with content in five languages (Japanese plus English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and Korean for inbound tourists). Its core product was the aumo consumer app, which aggregated articles from more than 500 partner regional media outlets and delivered geo-personalized recommendations via a proprietary location-based recommendation algorithm and SEO/SNS/MEO analytics stack.
Built on top of that consumer audience, aumo ran a multi-product B2B/B2G platform. The flagship SaaS was aumo My Business, a marketing tool for physical stores offering SEO, MEO and SNS management plus Google Business Profile and UGC integration; this product reached more than 35,000 installed stores by January 2024. Complementing it were aumo Gift Exchange (digital gifting for enterprise marketing campaigns, launched November 2023), aumo Local Platform (digital-gift-based services for municipalities, launched February 2024), aumo Repeater (LINE-integrated CRM), aumo Form System (lead generation), Business.aumo (B2B marketing media) and an aumo Points loyalty program.
The company monetized through SaaS subscriptions (aumo My Business plus a Google Business Profile add-on priced at ¥5,000/store/month), advertising and sponsored articles on its media properties, digital-gift commissions via ValueCommerce's affiliate network, and enterprise B2B marketing support. Customers spanned Japanese consumers, SMB restaurants/retail/hospitality businesses, local governments (Machida, Mito, Kishiwada, etc.), and B2B enterprises. aumo operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Gree Holdings (registered capital ¥150M including capital reserve) from its March 2018 incorporation, and the corporate website confirms that the company completed liquidation on June 30, 2025.
aumo firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- aumo
- Legal name
- アウモ株式会社
- Website
- https://aumo.co.jp
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2018
- Operating status
- Closed
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
aumo industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Travel Media and Marketing SaaS
- NAICS
- Travel Agencies (561510), Advertising Agencies (541810), Media Buying Agencies (54183)
- SIC
- Services-Advertising Agencies (7311), Services-Advertising (7310)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Accommodation-Focused OTAs (Hotels & Alternative Stays) (THAKAAAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Full-Service OTAs (Flights/Hotels/Packages) (THAKAAAA), B2B OTA/White-Label Booking Platforms & Affiliate Networks (THAKAAAO)
Keywords
Where aumo is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Tokyo
- HQ country
- Japan
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices2 records
Markets served
aumo business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- SaaS subscription - aumoマイビジネス: 月額固定料金によるSaaS製品「aumoマイビジネス」の提供。店舗向けマーケティング支援功能(SEO・SNS・MEO)の有料プラン。Googleビジネスプロフィール管理機能(月額5,000円/店舗)がオプションとして提供される
- Advertising and sponsored content: 企业与タイアップ記事を制作・配信する広告サービス。クライアントのキャンペーンや新規商材・サービスに関するタイアップ記事の制作・配信による収益
- Digital gift and lead generation services - aumoギフトエクスチェンジ / aumoフォームシステム: デジタルギフトを活用した企業支援サービス(aumoギフトエクスチェンジ)やリード獲得支援サービス(aumoフォームシステム)による収益。メーカー、旅行代理店、Webサービス、小売店、自治体、旅游局等に提供
- B2B marketing support services - Business.aumo: BtoB事業者向けマーケティング支援サービス。POSレジメーカー、インバウンド集客等のキーワードでSEO上位を獲得したB2Bメディア「Business.aumo」を通じたマーケティング支援
- Affiliate and partnership commissions: バリューコマースのアフィリエイトプログラムを活用した広告収益。「Most Valuable Partners」にノミネートされるなど飲食・グルメの部で評価されている
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Freemium | Monthly | Free listing plan for aumoマイビジネス |
| Subscription | Monthly | Paid plan with full marketing features (aumoマイビジネス) |
| Subscription | Monthly | Googleビジネスプロフィール管理 add-on |
| Freemium | Monthly | aumoポイント reward program |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels8 records
Marketing channels15 records
aumo product offering
Product offeringCore offering
aumo operates a dual offering: (1) a consumer-facing travel, gourmet, and outing information media service reaching approximately 17 million monthly active users across iOS, Android, and web platforms with multilingual support; and (2) a B2B SaaS suite for restaurants, retailers, and hotels that integrates SEO, MEO (Map Engine Optimization), and SNS marketing tools, complemented by digital gift exchange and local-government-facing platforms for regional promotion.
Product overview
aumo operates a multi-product platform centered on outing and travel information services. The core product is the consumer-facing aumo media platform with 17 million MAU providing restaurant, travel, and shopping content. This is complemented by aumoマイビジネス, a marketing SaaS for physical stores offering SEO/MEO/SNS tools, Google Business Profile management, and Social Pitt integration. Additional services include aumoギフトエクスチェンジ for digital gift solutions, aumoローカルプラットフォーム for municipal clients, and specialized features like aumoリピーター (CRM), aumoフォームシステム (lead generation), and aumoポイント (loyalty points). The B2B platform Business.aumo extends marketing services to enterprise clients. Together these products form an integrated marketing ecosystem spanning consumer media, business SaaS, and gift/loyalty solutions.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- aumoマイビジネス (aumo My Business): Marketing SaaS for physical stores providing SEO, MEO, and SNS marketing tools.
- aumoギフトエクスチェンジ (aumo Gift Exchange)
- aumoローカルプラットフォーム (aumo Local Platform)
- aumoリピーター (aumo Repeater)
- aumoフォームシステム (aumo Form System)
- Business.aumo
Products and services
- aumo (consumer app and web) Domestic largest-scale outing and travel information media service providing restaurant, travel, and shopping content with photos and reviews. Available in Japanese plus English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean for inbound tourists. Approximately 17 million MAU and 5 million app downloads as of 2023.
- aumo My Business (aumoマイビジネス) Marketing SaaS for physical stores enabling SEO, MEO, and SNS marketing management. Features include Google Business Profile management, Social Pitt integration, UGC marketing, reservation functions, and CRM stamp cards. Over 35,000 store installations as of January 2024.
- aumo Gift Exchange (aumoギフトエクスチェンジ) Digital gift exchange service offering both voucher-type (Amazon gift cards, PayPay points) and product exchange-type gifts for corporate marketing campaigns, survey rewards, and promotional activities. Includes lead generation functionality and corporate support functions.
- aumo Local Platform (aumoローカルプラットフォーム) Customized solution for local governments and regional organizations providing digital gift services for survey incentives, resident support programs, and local promotion campaigns. Built on aumo Gift Exchange functionality with immediate email/SNS delivery.
- Business.aumo B2B marketing platform and media providing content for business operators across POS register and inbound customer keywords, achieving top SEO rankings. Marketing support service leveraging content production and SEO expertise for broader B2B enterprise marketing.
Quantifiable outcome
- a's users can compare restaurants and facilities and make informed decisions based on UGC content, leading to increased reservation and visit rates for client businesses
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use aumo
Customer profileNamed customers11 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
aumo technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration9 records
AI capability3 records
Feature8 records
aumo partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
28 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- 特定非営利活動法人企业教育研究会(ACE)minor渋谷区立中幡小学校の探究「シブヤ未来科」の授 业を支援。2024年10月~12月にわたり6年生対象にフィールドワーク·地域课题解决の授 业を実施し、儿童が考えた解決策をaumoを通じて地域に発信
- シェアフル株式会社(パーソルグループ)minorスキマバイトアプリ「シェアフル」と连携し、「シェアフルCoupon」の共同開発·リリース。シェアフルmembersのポイント交换先としてaumoギフトエクスチェンジの「なんでもギフト」を導入。人材活用プラットフォームとマーケティングSaaSの协業
- 岸和田市·岸和田市観光振兴協会minor岸和田市の旅游情报発信と诱客を目的とした连携协定(2024年7月23日缔结)。aumoマイビジネスの有偿功能的无偿提供を実施
- 株式会社Criacao(クリアソン新宿)minor足球クラブ「クリアソン新宿」との连携。スポーツを通じた地域活性目的。2024年6月7日の「第26回日本フットボールリーグ」等のスポーツイベント情報発信を通じて地域活性化を促進
- 、一般社団法人日本フットサルトップリーグminorアウモ首个となるスポーツリーグ连携。Fリーク·女子Fリークの運営组织との连携によりフットサルを通じた地域活性促进
- 一般団法人酒田DMOminor山形県酒田市の地域活性に向けた连携。SKIPプログラム(スタンフォード大学·慶應義塾大学の国际交流プログラム)との协力による記事制作等を実施
- バリューコマース株式会社minorアフィリエイト·サービスの积极的に活用したパートナーとして「Most Valuable Partners 2023」の饮食·グルメの部にノミネート(2022年·2023年连续)
- 名古屋ダイヤモンドドルフィンズminorプロバスケットボールクラブとの连携による地域活性。aumoがこれまでに连携したスポーツチーム·、地方自治体·観光協会等の取り組み事例として提及
- 冈山县観光局minor地方自治体连携の事例として言及された协働機関の一例
- 水戸市·水戸観光コンベンション協会minorITを活用した水戸市のイベントや旅游情报の発信による地域活性·旅游促进を目的とした连携协定。aumoマイビジネスの有偿功能的无偿提供を実施
- 日本能率協会·日本ホテル協会·日本旅馆協会·国际観光日本餐厅协会·国际観光施設协会minor「国际ホテル·レストランショー HCJ2024」(东京ビッグサイト、2024年2月13日~16日)の共催·出品。饮食·宿泊·旅游事業者へaumoマイビジネス·aumoギフトエクスチェンジのマーケティング支援服务を提案
- 株式会社おおすみ旅游未来会議minor鹿児岛県大隅半島の地域活性に向けた连携。aumoへの旅游関連記事揭载とaumoギフトエクスチェンジのアンケートシステムを活用したユーザー调查を実施
- 冈崎旅游協会minor冈崎市の旅游情报·イベント情报の発信に向けた连携。aumoを通じた地域魅力の発信による地域活性
- 福岡ウイニングスピリッツminor福岡県を本拠地とするVリーグ プロバレーボールチームとの连携。スポーツチームに関する情报や旅游コンテンツを制作·発信し旅游促进を目指す
- 株式会社トラストバンクminor「第9回ふるさとチョイス大感谢祭2023」(パシフィコ横浜、2023年11月11日·12日)への出店·协催。全国からatter 120の自治体が出店する日本最大規模のふるさと納税イベントで地域活性のPRを実施
- 星野リゾートcore2024年の旅のトレンド予測调查を共同発表。-google搜索回数の増減分析及ぶ共に検索されるキーワード调查を协業実施。両社のデータ·lochmarkを組み合わせた旅游トレンド调查により、地域活性·旅游需要の恢复に貢献
- 町田市·町田市観光コンベンション協会minorアウモ初の自治体连携协定。三者で协定を結び、町のイベントや旅游情报的发信により地域活性·旅游促进を目指す。aumoマイビジネスの无偿提供を実施
- 秋田ノーザンハピネッツ株式会社minor秋田県をホームとするB.LEAGUE·プロバスケットボールクラブとの连携。観客動員数増加に向けたマーケティング実施·スポーツを通じた地域活性化·认知拡大を目指す
- モンテディオ山形株式会社minor山形県を本拠地とするサッカークラブチームとの连携。山形県のスポーツ·旅游コンテンツを制作·発信し旅游促进を目指す。2022年3月25日に山形省内企业·赞助企业対象 SNS·デジタルマーケティングのWebinarを実施
- 琉球アスティーダスポーツクラブ株式会社minor冲绳県を本拠地とする卓球的クラブチームとの连携。2021年12月から2022年2月の「アスティーダフェスティバル2021-2022」のスポンサーとして参加其后、2023年2月のコラボ第2弾では出店店铺のマーケティング支援を実施
- 公益団法人东京都岛しょ振兴公社minor岛しょ地域(伊豆諸岛·小笠原諸岛)の产业·旅游振兴に向けた连携。京东诸岛·小笠原諸島の餐厅·旅游地に关注した情报発信
- 公益社団法人鎌倉市観光協会minor鎌倉エリア·大船エリアの旅游·宿泊情报の発信に向けた连携。サスティナブルツーリズム(持続可能な旅游)に取り組む协会との連携
- 新宿観光振興協会minor新宿エリアにおける地域活性活动の连携。観光振兴协会の旅游·宿泊情报と「aumo」のデータベースを连携。特設ページの作成により地域活性贡献
- 500社以上の連携メディアパートナー(地域メディ、休刊含む)core全國各地のローカルメディア(一人marché含む)と連携し、各地域のグルメ·旅游·ローカルニュース信息を「aumo」内に集約·配信。2021年10月時点で500社突破、年率250%成长
- グリー株式会社(技術·开発面の連携)coreグリー株式会社の技術·开発組織のassiostによる支援。2021年7月、グリー取締役 上級执行役員 最高技術責任者 藤原本真樹がアウモの取締役に就任。技术レベルの向上と开発组织の拡大を目指す
- 株式会社西日本新聞社core九州最大の発行部数を誇る西日本新闻社と协同し、地域情报オンラインメディア「ファンファン福岡」を共同事业として展开。モバイルインターネットのノウハウを活用した地方创生·地域活性化を目指す。2019年11月にアウモがebi设置、12月に「ファンファン福岡」りニューアルオープン
- 東京地下鉄株式会社(东京メトロ)minor东京メトロ上野駅·大手町駅構内に地域情报发信スペース「まちあいステーション」を期間限定(2019年7月15日~2020年1月19日)で开设。沿線の旬なイベント情報やおすすめお出かけルートを発信
- ネスレ日本株式会社minor「まちあいステーション上野駅」で「ネスカフェ ゴールドブレンド バリスタ(AQUA WITH)」の“无偿提供を行う。咖啡Serveと地域情报发信の协賛パートナー
Scale indicators13 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
aumo competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Tripadvisor: Global travel media and review platform with strong inbound tourist reach. Comparable to aumo's post-2023 multilingual strategy targeting inbound visitors and its UGC-driven review content.
- Yelp: Global local business discovery and review platform. Comparable to aumo in providing location-based local business information, UGC reviews, and merchant marketing tools for SMBs.
- Rakuten Travel: Major Japanese OTA operated by Rakuten with extensive accommodation content and merchant tools. Comparable to aumo's hotel and ryokan content and its role as a marketing channel for hospitality merchants.
- Hot Pepper Gourmet (ホットペッパーグルメ): Recruit's mass-market restaurant discovery and coupon platform, part of a broader lifestyle media portfolio. Comparable to aumo My Business's restaurant marketing SaaS and consumer-side restaurant discovery.
Direct peers
- Jalan (じゃらん): Recruit-operated Japanese travel/outing media and OTA platform with strong accommodation content. Closely comparable to aumo's travel content and accommodation-focused discovery, with similar SEO-driven content model.
- Tabelog (食べログ): Japan's dominant restaurant review and gourmet media platform operated by Recruit. Most directly comparable to aumo's restaurant/gourmet content and reservation functionality, with much larger traffic and established SEO moat.
- Gurunavi (ぐるなび): Long-standing Japanese restaurant information and reservation media platform serving consumers and restaurants. Comparable to aumo in providing restaurant discovery content plus reservation and merchant marketing tools for SMBs.
- Retty: Restaurant review platform focused on trusted UGC and personalized recommendations in Japan. Overlaps directly with aumo's restaurant discovery content and UGC-driven model targeting both consumers and merchant businesses.
- Ikyu.com (一休.com): Premium Japanese accommodation and restaurant booking platform that is already a direct integration partner of aumo for hotel reservations. Highly comparable in luxury/outing content and merchant offerings.
Others
- Asahi Shimbon Digital / News content media: Major Japanese news media companies (Asahi, Nikkei, regional newspapers) that partner with aumo for content syndication. Comparable as adjacent media players and as a distribution channel for aumo's 500+ media partner network.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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aumo leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
aumo funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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aumo M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about aumo
What does aumo do?
aumo operates a dual offering: (1) a consumer-facing travel, gourmet, and outing information media service reaching approximately 17 million monthly active users across iOS, Android, and web platforms with multilingual support; and (2) a B2B SaaS suite for restaurants, retailers, and hotels that integrates SEO, MEO (Map Engine Optimization), and SNS marketing tools, complemented by digital gift exchange and local-government-facing platforms for regional promotion.
Is aumo a public or private company?
aumo is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently closed.
When was aumo founded?
aumo was founded in 2018. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is aumo based?
aumo is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, in the Asia region.
How does aumo make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. SaaS subscription - aumoマイビジネス is the primary driver. The others are advertising and sponsored content, digital gift and lead generation services - aumoギフトエクスチェンジ / aumoフォームシステム, B2B marketing support services - Business.aumo and affiliate and partnership commissions.
Who are aumo's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Tripadvisor, Yelp, Rakuten Travel and Hot Pepper Gourmet (ホットペッパーグルメ). Direct peers are Jalan (じゃらん), Tabelog (食べログ), Gurunavi (ぐるなび), Retty and Ikyu.com (一休.com). Asahi Shimbon Digital / News content media is listed as an others.
Does aumo have an API?
No public API is recorded for aumo.
What industry is aumo in?
aumo's product category is Travel Media and Marketing SaaS. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAKAAAB, Accommodation-Focused OTAs (Hotels & Alternative Stays), with a secondary code of THAKAAAA, Full-Service OTAs (Flights/Hotels/Packages). Its NAICS code is 561510 and its SIC code is 7311.