Manaviva

What Manaviva does

Manaviva is a Tokyo-based private Japanese corporation (株式会社マナビバ) founded in August 2022 that operates an online school offering one-time e-courses across four categories: business skills (Microsoft Excel, VBA, TikTok/YouTube operations, English conversation, writing), programming (WordPress, Python, Ruby, Java, C, R), creative disciplines (Web Design, Video Editing), and experiential programs (IT Study Abroad, IT Boot Camp). The platform is delivered entirely through off-the-shelf tooling — Zoom for live instructor-led classes, Slack for 24/7 asynchronous Q&A, and a web browser interface — with no proprietary learning management system or mobile applications. Revenue is generated solely through upfront course tuition fees paid via bank transfer, with course prices ranging from 36,000 JPY (Microsoft Excel) to 200,000 JPY (Web Design, C Language), and a referral discount of approximately 20–33% for students introduced by existing alumni. The go-to-market motion is sales-led, anchored by a free online consultation funnel that converts prospects via a tailored learning plan proposal before bank-transfer payment and Slack-based onboarding.

The company serves two primary segments: working professionals and career changers seeking upskilling for career advancement, side income, or freelance independence (the primary consumer segment), and small and medium enterprises — particularly Fukuoka-based manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers — seeking generative AI training to improve operational efficiency without dedicated IT staff (a secondary B2B segment served through the Horiemon AI School Fukuoka sub-brand, operated under partnership with the national Horiemon AI School franchise). All students receive one year of free post-graduation support including Slack consultation, document review, and alumni study group access. The business is founder-controlled with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, or external equity rounds, and operates exclusively in Japan across the Kanto (Tokyo Ginza headquarters) and Kyushu (Fukuoka Minami-ku sales branch) regions.

Name

Manaviva

Legal name

株式会社マナビバ

Website

https://manaviva.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Manaviva is a Tokyo-based online school founded in 2022 offering one-time e-courses in business skills, programming, creative fields, and AI training to working professionals, career changers, and Japanese SMEs, delivered live via Zoom with Slack-based ongoing support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Professional Skills Education

NAICS

Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114), Computer Training (61142), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Tutoring + Learning Content Platforms (Curriculum + Tutors) (EDANAGAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Live Class & Webinar Marketplaces/Directories (EDAFAIAE), Live Online Language Tutoring & Small-Group Classes (EDAMAFAD)

Keywords

• Online education services
• Professional skills training
• Programming courses
• Generative AI training
• Corporate training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course Tuition Fees: Manaviva generates revenue through one-time course tuition fees paid upfront. Each course has a fixed price (e.g., Excel at 36,000 JPY, VBA at 60,000 JPY, WordPress at 100,000 JPY, Web Design and C Language at 200,000 JPY). Payment is via bank transfer only, with no subscription or recurring billing model. A referral discount (紹介割) reduces the price for students who are referred by existing students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Manaviva operates an online school delivering live, instructor-led courses spanning business skills (Excel, VBA, TikTok/YouTube operations, English conversation, writing), programming (Python, Ruby, Java, C language, R, WordPress), and creative disciplines (web design, video editing), supplemented by experiential programs (IT study abroad, IT boot camps). Courses are delivered via Zoom with 24/7 Slack-based Q&A support, and each student receives one year of free post-graduation consultation. The company also operates the Horriemon AI School Fukuoka Campus, offering generative AI (ChatGPT) training tailored for SMEs.

Product overview

Manaviva is an online learning platform offering a comprehensive portfolio of courses across four main categories: Business Skills (Microsoft Excel, VBA, TikTok/YouTube operations, English conversation, Writing), Programming (WordPress, Python, R, C, Java, Ruby), Creative (Web Design, Video Editing), and Experiential Learning (IT Study Abroad, IT Boot Camp, disability/elderly-focused courses). The platform positions itself as Japan's most approachable school, offering courses at reasonable prices with instructors who are active professionals, plus one year of free post-graduation support. The company also operates Horriemon AI School Fukuoka Campus as an AI-focused sub-brand providing generative AI training for business efficiency.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ホリエモンAI学校 福岡校: Fukuoka campus of the Horietmon AI School, operated by Manaviva, offering generative AI education for small and medium enterprises in Fukuoka.

Products and services

• Microsoft Excel Course Beginner-friendly Excel training covering basics through advanced features for productivity improvement, including graphs and document creation. Standard price: 36,000 JPY (24,000 JPY with referral discount); 120 min x 12 sessions over approximately 3 months.
• VBA Course Programming course for automating tasks using VBA, designed for those new to programming who want to improve work efficiency. Standard price: 60,000 JPY (48,000 JPY with referral discount).
• TikTok Operations Course Course on creating viral TikTok content and selling services to companies through effective video promotion.
• YouTube Operations Course Training on filming, editing, and promoting videos on YouTube for monetization and audience reach.
• Business English Conversation Course Direct instruction from native English speakers from the Philippines, customizable for business, travel, or personal interest. Delivered via affiliate link to a partner platform.
• Writing Course Two-month course covering writing fundamentals through to securing actual client projects, designed for beginners. 90 min x 8 sessions over approximately 2 months.
• WordPress Course Beginner-friendly course covering HTML/CSS/PHP basics and creating original websites, including blogs and shopping sites. Standard price: 100,000 JPY (76,000 JPY with referral discount).
• Python Course Programming language course adopted by government agencies, businesses, and educational institutions, designed for beginners including children. Pricing available with referral discount (74,000 JPY).
• R Language Course Beginner-friendly statistical analysis course compatible with Excel, enabling efficient data analysis even with large datasets using concise code.
• C Language Course Embedded C programming course using STM32 evaluation boards, covering basics to practical applications for those new to programming. Standard price: 200,000 JPY (162,000 JPY with referral discount).
• Java Language Course Java programming course using AndroidStudio, covering basics to practical applications, recommended for those interested in Android development.
• Ruby Course Web application development course teaching Ruby from basics through Sinatra framework and an introduction to Ruby on Rails.
• Web Design Course Six-month course covering popular web design fundamentals, enabling skills for numerous projects and remote work opportunities. Standard full course: 200,000 JPY (152,000 JPY with referral discount), 120 min x 24 sessions over approximately 6 months. 3-month option: 100,000 JPY (76,000 JPY with referral discount).
• Video Editing Course Beginner-friendly course covering video filming techniques, editing, subtitling, and creating influential content from basics.
• IT Study Abroad Study abroad program to the Philippines for IT training and language learning. Pricing by inquiry only.
• IT Boot Camp Intensive three-month program combining one month of on-site training with two months of remote development, covering project initiation through release. Pricing by inquiry only.
• Horriemon AI School Fukuoka Campus AI-focused sub-brand offering training on using generative AI (including ChatGPT) for business efficiency improvement, targeting SMEs in manufacturing, wholesale, and retail in Fukuoka.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ホリエモンAI学校 福岡校 (Horiemon AI School Fukuoka)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 June 2026Manaviva operates the 'Horiemon AI School Fukuoka' as a branded, co-marketed program. The program targets SMEs in Fukuoka (manufacturing, wholesale, retail) for generative AI adoption and business process improvement. Co-hosted webinars are organized under this brand, with Manaviva staff (前田祐樹男 as Fukuoka School Representative, 井居輝大 as AI Business Division Head) serving as speakers. The program positions Manaviva as the local operator of the Horiemon AI School franchise/brand in Fukuoka.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• ストアカ (StorAA / Resily): Japanese marketplace for live workshops and small-group classes taught by individual instructors. Comparable as an alternative destination for working professionals seeking bite-sized live, instructor-led learning, although focused more on consumer workshops than multi-week courses.
• schoo (スクー): Japanese live-online learning platform delivering business and digital skills classes via video. Highly comparable in format (live instruction, business/DX curriculum) and target audience (working professionals upskilling), more mature at scale.
• RaiseTech (ライズテック): Japanese online school focused on engineering and digital marketing with instructor-led cohorts and post-course support. Similar live-class online model and post-graduation support structure as Manaviva.
• キラメックス (Kiramix / TechAcademy): Japanese online programming school offering beginner-to-advanced courses (Python, AI, web dev) with mentor support and career assistance. Closely comparable model to Manaviva's live-instructor + Slack support format, focused on Japanese career-changers.
• キカガク (Kikagaku): Japanese AI and data science education company offering live online courses and corporate AI/DX training. Overlaps directly with Manaviva's Horiemon AI School Fukuoka SME AI training offering, and broader Python/AI curriculum.
• DMM WEBCAMP: Online programming bootcamp operated by DMM.com, serving Japanese learners with mentor-led curricula and career support. Direct competitor in the live-online Japanese skill-school segment with overlapping target customers (working professionals and career changers).
• 侍エンジニア (Samurai Engineer): Japanese online programming school with instructor-led courses (Python, AI, web dev) targeting beginners and career-changers. Comparable learner profile, course catalog, and live-online delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Udemy (Japan business): Global MOOC offering thousands of video courses on programming, business, design, etc., available in Japanese. Adjacent competitor for self-paced learners, structurally different (on-demand video vs. live cohort), but overlapping subject matter and buyer.
• ヒューマンアカデミー (Human Academy): Large Japanese education operator offering IT, business, language, and creative programs across online and in-person channels. Overlapping catalog and target learners at much larger institutional scale.
• デジタルハリウッド (Digital Hollywood): Established Japanese education company for digital and creative professionals (web design, video, CG, business). Comparable subject coverage in creative disciplines and an established brand in the same Tokyo market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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