NEXD

What NEXD does

NEXD is a private Japanese company headquartered in Hiroshima (株式会社ネクスディ) founded in April 1998 as ジェイテック株式会社 and rebranded to its current name in November 2001. The firm operates two distinct business lines: a Technology Solutions arm providing software development (embedded systems, application development) and mechanical design services to corporate clients, delivered through its Hiroshima headquarters and a Tokai Division in Aichi Prefecture established in April 2000; and an Amusement Business centered on D-BASE, a driving and flight simulator cafe in Hiroshima that opened in October 2016 and also retails the company's proprietary Jerry's Popcorn brand. The company serves both B2B customers requiring outsourced engineering capacity and B2C consumers seeking entertainment experiences and snack products.

The Technology Solutions segment runs on a project-based professional services model with quoted per-engagement pricing, targeting companies that need skilled engineers and project delivery capability across industries including automotive. The Amusement segment generates revenue from simulator experience fees (per play sessions) at the D-BASE physical location and from popcorn retail and wholesale sales. Jerry's Popcorn is sold at D-BASE and distributed wholesale through eight Seven-Eleven convenience stores across Hiroshima City with weekly recurring orders, and the brand reportedly ranks #1 in Rakuten's popcorn category for repeat purchase rate. Additional consumer-facing revenue is generated through Segway experiences at D-BASE and event participation including the Hiroshima Flower Festival.

NEXD is founder/management-owned with no external funding rounds on record, registered capital of 15 million yen (as of a February 2015 capital increase), and has reported continuous profitability with zero debt every fiscal year since founding. Revenue has trended slightly downward from 172 million yen (FY2020) to 171 million yen (FY2021) to 163 million yen (FY2022), with net profit reported in the 75-95万円 (approximately 750,000-950,000 yen) range, indicating extremely thin operating margins. The firm employs approximately 30 staff across the Hiroshima and Tokai divisions and pursues marketing through X, Instagram, YouTube, a company blog and news section, local events, and employee-generated content.

Name

NEXD

Legal name

株式会社ネクスディ

Website

https://nexd.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NEXD is a private Hiroshima, Japan firm operating two business lines: Technology Solutions providing software development and mechanical design to corporate clients, and an Amusement Business featuring D-BASE simulator cafe and the proprietary Jerry's Popcorn brand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Software Development and Mechanical Design Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Retail-Hobby, Toy & Game Shops (5945)

akta.pro primary industry

UI/UX Engineering & Front-End Modernization (BPAEAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

VR/XR Hardware & Accessories (Headsets, Controllers, Trackers, Haptics) (MPAFAGAG)

Keywords

• Embedded software development
• Mechanical design services
• Application development
• Simulator cafe operations
• Artisanal popcorn retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Hiroshima

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Technology Solutions: Software development (embedded systems, application development) and mechanical design services provided to client companies. Project-based engagements for corporations requiring technical development.
2. D-BASE Simulator Cafe: Revenue from simulator experience fees (per play sessions) and popcorn retail sales at the D-BASE physical location. Popcorn is also sold wholesale to convenience stores.
3. Wholesale Popcorn Distribution: Jerry's Popcorn sold wholesale to 8 Seven-Eleven stores in Hiroshima. Weekly production with regular repeat orders, including 2-lot orders (40 bags) from office-district stores.
4. Segway Business:

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

NEXD operates two distinct business segments: (1) Technology Solutions — outsourced software development (embedded systems, applications) and mechanical design services delivered to corporate clients from Hiroshima and Tokai (Aichi) divisions, drawing on 25+ years of engineering experience; and (2) Amusement — operation of the D-BASE driving and flight simulator cafe in Hiroshima since October 2016, including retail and wholesale sale of the proprietary Jerry's Popcorn brand through the cafe and through 8 Seven-Eleven convenience stores in Hiroshima.

Product overview

NEXD operates two main business segments: Technology Solutions (software development and mechanical design services) and Amusement Business (entertainment operations). The amusement segment centers on D-BASE, a driving and flight simulator cafe opened in October 2016, which also retails the company's proprietary Jerry's Popcorn brand. The popcorn is additionally distributed through 7-Eleven convenience stores in Hiroshima, with the product achieving top rankings in online retail categories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• D-BASE Simulator Cafe A driving and flight simulator cafe offering entertainment experiences where customers can enjoy racing simulators, flight simulators, and Segway riding activities, with on-site retail of Jerry's Popcorn. Opened October 2016 in Hiroshima.
• Jerry's Popcorn (ジェリーズポップコーン)

Quantifiable outcome

• No. 1 ranking in Rakuten popcorn category for repeat purchase rate
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Seven-Eleven Hiroshima (8 stores)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 March 2026Wholesale distribution agreement for Jerry's Popcorn products. Eight Hiroshima-based stores: Hiroshima Komachi, Hiroshima Chuo Yubinkyoku-mae, Hiroshima Nakamachi Nishi, Hiroshima Kamiyamachi Shareo, Hiroshima Teppeicho Kita, Hiroshima Hagoshocho, Hiroshima Funairi Saiwai Higashi, and Hiroshima Kyobashi-cho. Orders placed weekly with 2-lot minimum orders from office-district stores.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Asobism Co., Ltd. Asobism operates immersive entertainment experiences and VR/simulator-based attractions in Japan. Directly comparable to NEXD's D-BASE simulator cafe given the shared model of monetizing simulator and experiential entertainment venues to general consumers.
• Garage Inc. Garage Inc. operates a chain of popcorn specialty retail shops ('Garage Popcorn') in Japan with multi-flavor artisanal offerings and online distribution. It is the closest direct peer to NEXD's Jerry's Popcorn business given the shared focus on flavored artisanal popcorn retail and brand-led product positioning.
• Faith Inc. Faith Inc. is a Japanese IT services company providing embedded software development, system integration, and technical consulting. Comparable to NEXD's Technology Solutions Business given the overlap in embedded systems development, B2B project-based engagements, and corporate client base.

Broad incumbents

• Bandai Namco Holdings: Bandai Namco operates amusement facilities, toys, and entertainment content globally. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the Japanese entertainment and consumer products ecosystem where NEXD's D-BASE and Jerry's Popcorn compete for consumer entertainment spend.
• Sega Sammy Holdings: Sega Sammy is a large Japanese entertainment conglomerate spanning amusement facilities, arcade operations, and game development. Relevant as a broader incumbent in the entertainment/amusement space where D-BASE competes, though at vastly larger scale and with arcade-focused offerings.
• Calbee, Inc. Calbee is Japan's largest snack manufacturer, dominating the savory snack and popcorn categories. Relevant as a broad incumbent competitor in the Japanese popcorn/snack market where Jerry's Popcorn operates, though at much greater scale and through mass retail channels.
• Sony Interactive Entertainment: Sony Interactive Entertainment develops PlayStation VR hardware, gaming peripherals, and immersive entertainment content. Relevant as a broad incumbent in the VR/simulator hardware and entertainment ecosystem adjacent to NEXD's simulator cafe business, though at global scale with first-party hardware manufacturing.
• Internet Initiative Japan (IIJ): IIJ is a major Japanese IT services and network solutions provider serving enterprise clients. Comparable to NEXD's Technology Solutions Business given the overlap in B2B technology services delivery, though IIJ operates at substantially larger scale across broader service lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nexd_official
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCD-bPY_2FVkdQ1xJnCcq3zA
• Instagraminstagram.com/nexd.official

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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