ibnet

What ibnet does

ibnet Co., Ltd. (株式会社アイビーネット) is a Nagoya-headquartered Japanese design and communications production company founded in 2001 and operating with 1-10 employees, structured as the digital/design arm of the Ito Bigei Seisakusho group, a printing business with 50+ years of history. The firm delivers an integrated portfolio of website design and development (corporate sites, recruitment sites, EC sites, and existing-site updates) on a choice of WordPress, MovableType, Wix, or a proprietary PHP/MySQL-based custom CMS, alongside print production services — corporate brochures, pamphlets, flyers, pocket folders, large-format UV/latex inkjet output, and ISO9001-certified CD/DVD pressing — produced in collaboration with the parent group's print facilities.

Beyond core design and production, ibnet operates several higher-margin consulting adjacencies: ESG/CSR/SDG information disclosure support, University IR (institutional research) services including Tableau dashboard and statistical analysis, exhibition booth design, video production, and digital book conversion. Pricing is project-based (one-time) rather than recurring, with brochure projects ranging from approximately ¥300,000 to ¥800,000+ and web projects typically spanning 3-4 months on custom quotes. The company sells direct to enterprise, mid-market, and educational clients through two offices (Nagoya HQ and Tokyo branch), supported by an active content-marketing engine spanning a 100+ article blog, YouTube, X/Twitter, and a 'Note' platform presence, plus sustainability seminars organized under the 'Sustainability Information Disclosure Research Society' (sus研).

The customer base spans 100+ named engagements across education (Kinjo Gakuin University and its sub-entities), healthcare (Matsunami General Hospital), manufacturing (Teijin, DENSO WAVE, DYNAPAC, Sinanen Zeomic, Japan Tissue Engineering), and technology sectors, with services delivered across the Chubu and Kanto regions of Japan. The company holds a PRIDE Index Bronze certification (2024) for LGBTQ+ inclusion and maintains ISO9001 certification across its CD/DVD pressing supply chain. No external funding, M&A activity, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed.

Name

ibnet

Legal name

株式会社アイビーネット

Website

https://ibnet.ne.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ibnet is a Nagoya-based design and communications production company offering website design, print production, ESG disclosure consulting, and university IR support to 100+ corporate and educational clients across Japan's Chubu and Kanto regions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Nagoya

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Website Design and Development: Corporate website, recruitment site, and EC site design and development services. Projects typically span 3-4 months with pricing based on complexity and page count.
2. Print and Pamphlet Production: Company profiles, pamphlets, catalogs, flyers, and promotional materials design and printing services. Pricing ranges from 300,000 yen to 800,000+ yen depending on page count and specifications.
3. Digital Book Production: Online digital book conversion services with pricing based on page count and link configuration. Base fee plus per-page charges.
4. CD/DVD Pressing: CD and DVD pressing services with ISO9001 certified domestic factories. Silk screen and offset printing options, case types, and packaging services. Example pricing: approximately 300,000 yen for 1,000 CD press with standard specifications.
5. Large Format Inkjet Printing and Exhibition Display: UV inkjet printing, latex printing, cutting services for signs, banners, booth decorations, and exhibition displays.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ibnet designs and produces corporate, recruitment, and EC websites for businesses and universities, and manufactures print deliverables such as company brochures, pamphlets, flyers, pocket folders, large-format posters, and CD/DVD pressings. The company also delivers specialized consulting including ESG/CSR/SDG information disclosure support, University Institutional Research data analysis, exhibition booth design, and corporate video production, operating as a design partner from its Nagoya headquarters and Tokyo branch in close coordination with parent group company Ito Bigei Seisakusho.

Product overview

ibnet is a design and communications production company headquartered in Nagoya, Japan, with a Tokyo branch. The company offers a broad portfolio of web and print production services organized around two core pillars: (1) website production — encompassing corporate sites, recruitment sites, EC sites, and existing site updates — built on a choice of proprietary CMS, WordPress, MovableType, or Wix platforms, with complementary SEO, coding, analytics, and server/domain services; and (2) print production — covering corporate brochures, pamphlets, flyers, pocket folders, large-format posters, and CD/DVD pressing, produced in collaboration with parent company Itou Bigei Seisakusho's ISO9001-certified printing facilities. Additional service modules include video production, exhibition booth design, ESG disclosure support, University IR support, and digital book conversion. The company also maintains a nascent metaverse project initiative.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate Website Production (コーポレートサイト制作) Design and development of corporate websites for enterprises, emphasizing sustainability storytelling, user-centered design, and appropriate system/function recommendations on WordPress, MovableType, custom CMS, or Wix platforms.
• Recruitment Site Production (採用サイト制作) Recruitment-focused website production targeting job seekers, with messaging on work fulfillment and work-life balance, professional photography and copy, and smartphone-first design.
• EC Site Production (ECサイト制作) EC site development for manufacturers and B2B/B2C businesses using EC-CUBE, ShopServe, and Rakuten platforms, including product photography, strategy, and repeat-customer support.
• Corporate Brochure & Pamphlet Production (会社案内・パンフレット制作) Company profile brochures and pamphlets in formats including gate-fold, bi-fold, and pocket folder styles, covering company profile, service catalog, facility guide, and recruitment brochure production. Pricing examples: 300,000 yen for tri-fold leaflet, 350,000 yen for two-fold A4 brochure, 800,000 yen for 8-page saddle-stitched A4 brochure.
• Flyer Production (チラシ・フライヤー制作) Single-sheet flyer and promotional material design and printing services for events, product announcements, and service promotions.
• Video Production & Filming (映像・動画制作・動画撮影) Corporate video and promotional video production services for recruitment and company introduction purposes.
• ESG Information Disclosure Support (ESG情報開示支援) Support services for ESG and sustainability information disclosure, including CSR/SDG/ESG content strategy and communication design for corporate reporting.
• University IR Support (教学IR(大学IR)支援) Institutional Research support for universities, including data analysis, visualization using Tableau, statistical analysis, and reporting for university management decision-making.
• Exhibition Support & Booth Decoration (展示会出展支援・ブース装飾) Exhibition booth design, production, and setup services including large-format posters, POP displays, stand banners, and custom signage using UV inkjet and latex printing.
• CD/DVD Pressing (CD・DVDプレス) CD and DVD pressing services using ISO9001-certified domestic factories, including label design, jacket printing, and various case options with silk-screen and offset printing. Example pricing: approximately 300,000 yen for 1,000-unit CD press, approximately 350,000 yen for 1,000-unit DVD press.
• Large-Format Poster & POP Production (大判ポスター・POP制作) Large-format inkjet printing services using UV inkjet (up to 1.4m x 2.4m) and latex printing with cleanroom facilities for dust-free production on various media including wood and metal.
• Digital Book Production (デジタルブック制作) Online digital book production converting print catalogs and brochures into web-accessible flip-book format with search and internal linking capabilities; pricing based on page count and link configuration.

Quantifiable outcome

• One client (Japan Tissue Engineering) was selected for Nikko IR's 'Top 30 Excellent Website Ranking for Emerging Markets' in 2021
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• 伊藤美藝社製版所 (Ito Bigei Seisakusho)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company and strategic partner with 50+ years of experience in printing and publishing. Provides color management expertise, printing services, and production capabilities. The two companies operate in close collaboration, with ibnet handling design and digital services while Ito Bigei handles print production.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• LIG: Tokyo-headquartered web design and content production studio serving Japanese corporate clients with websites, recruitment sites, and graphic design. Closely comparable to ibnet in offering mix, customer base (mid-to-large Japanese enterprises), and project-based service model.
• KAYAC: Japanese creative studio offering web development, graphic design, video production, and exhibition/event production for corporate clients. Directly comparable in multi-disciplinary communications services and B2B Japanese market focus.
• Sun Asterisk: Japanese digital creative agency offering web development, design, and digital transformation services for corporate clients. Comparable in bespoke web/design services and B2B Japanese customer base.
• GMO Pepabo: Japanese web hosting and website building service company (origami, JIMDO, ColorMe). Comparable as a Japanese web design/production services provider, though primarily productized/platform-based rather than bespoke agency work.

Broad incumbents

• Hakuhodo: Japan's second-largest advertising agency providing integrated communications including web design, print, video, and ESG/sustainability consulting. Overlaps with ibnet's communications services as part of a much broader portfolio serving enterprise clients.
• CyberAgent: Japanese digital media and advertising conglomerate with AbemaTV and internet advertising businesses. Comparable in digital communications and web services for Japanese enterprises, but with much broader portfolio.
• transcosmos: Japanese BPO and digital services company offering website production, digital marketing, and customer communication services. Overlaps with ibnet's website and corporate communications offerings.
• Dai Nippon Printing (DNP): One of Japan's largest printing conglomerates with diversified digital, information, and communications services. Comparable in print/web communications but at vastly greater scale with global reach.
• Toppan: Major Japanese printing and information communications company with digital transformation, web, and ESG disclosure services. Comparable in print production and corporate communications but operating at much larger scale.
• Dentsu: Japan's largest advertising agency with full-service digital, print, and communications capabilities including sustainability/ESG advisory. Comparable in customer segments and service breadth but at vastly greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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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