Liverty House

What Liverty House does

Liverty House (株式会社リバ邸) is a Japanese sharehouse brand operator and franchise support company incorporated on June 5, 2018 to professionalize a sharehouse network that originated in 2012 with a single property in Roppongi, Tokyo. The company curates and supports 100+ sharehouse properties across all 10 of Japan's administrative regions, serving young adults aged 20-30s, freelancers, entrepreneurs, creators, remote workers, and migrants from regional Japan who seek affordable urban housing bundled with a community of peers. Each property operates under a distinct concept curated by a resident-manager (管理人), ranging from entry-level mixed dormitories in central Tokyo at ¥20,000-30,000/month to premium private rooms near Shibuya at ¥50,000-90,000/month, plus shared utility fees of ¥5,000-18,000/month covering water, electricity, internet, and in some properties free rice and pasta. The brand's positioning as a "modern refuge" (現代の駆け込み寺) targets people who feel disconnected from conventional Japanese society, and the network includes 200+ active residents in a cross-property Slack workspace, with the annual Liverty Year-End Party convening 100+ residents from across Japan.

The underlying technology stack is minimal and not proprietary. The public-facing liverty-house.com is a WordPress-based directory that aggregates property listings, blog activity reports, and franchise support information, with tenant inquiries routed through per-property Google Forms. The cross-property Slack workspace serves as the operational backbone for community engagement, entrepreneurship advice, and event coordination. No proprietary matching algorithm, payment processing system, or smart property management platform is disclosed; operations rely on standard web infrastructure plus human-managed community programming. The franchise support offering (シェアハウス立ち上げサポート) provides aspiring sharehouse operators with property acquisition consulting, legal contract templates, DIY/furniture setup guidance, and marketing/PR support, charging a ¥50,000 joining fee plus advertising listing fees for tenants secured through the Liverty website. The company also runs a CAMPFIRE crowdfunding advisory service that ranked 2nd nationally in 2025 transaction volume among 500+ CAMPFIRE partner companies.

The business model blends three revenue streams: (1) recurring monthly rental income from directly operated sharehouse properties, (2) one-time franchise joining fees plus ongoing advertising/listing referral fees from properties using the Liverty brand, and (3) professional services revenue from CAMPFIRE crowdfunding strategy consulting and partner referral fees. Customer acquisition is entirely community-led and direct-to-consumer, relying on word-of-mouth, organic social media (Instagram, Twitter/X, YouTube), blog content marketing of property "activity reports," and the annual Liverty Year-End Party. The company has avoided institutional venture capital, raising only approximately ¥1.3M in initial crowdfunding in 2018, and has expanded organically into a nationwide network. Its "Life Fixed Amount Plan" (人生定額プラン) bundling discounts from 10+ partner services (Basefood, Sumally, TechAcademy, UZUZ, GOOD LIFE GYM, Kitchhike, and others) plus in-Slack consultation from three VC partners (NOW, THE SEED, Beyond Next Ventures) deepens tenant engagement and creates a non-real-estate layer of retention and brand differentiation.

Name

Liverty House

Legal name

株式会社リバ邸

Website

https://liverty-house.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Liverty House operates and supports 100+ branded sharehouses across Japan, serving young adults, freelancers, and entrepreneurs with affordable community-oriented housing at ¥20,000-¥90,000/month, supplemented by franchise consulting, a registered trademark, and a CAMPFIRE crowdfunding advisory ranked 2nd nationally in 2025.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Shared Housing / Co-living

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Co-Living Private Rooms (Short-Term) (THAMABAI)

Keywords

• Shared housing operations
• Co-living management
• Sharehouse franchise
• Community housing services
• Residential property leasing

Headquarters

HQ city

Koto

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sharehouse Rental Revenue: Monthly rental income from residents across all Liverty-branded sharehouse properties. Each property charges rent (typically ¥20,000–¥90,000/month depending on room type and location) plus shared utility fees (¥5,000–¥18,000/month). Revenue is recurring as residents sign monthly or annual lease agreements.
2. Franchise/Startup Support Services: One-time franchise joining fee of ¥50,000 plus advertising listing fees when tenants are secured through the Liverty official website. Provides consulting on property acquisition, legal contracts, DIY/furniture setup, and marketing/PR to aspiring sharehouse operators across Japan.
3. CAMPFIRE Crowdfunding Support (Liverty): Liverty division provides free crowdfunding strategy consulting and paid support for crowdfunded sharehouse projects on CAMPFIRE platform. Earns referral/support fees from CAMPFIRE partnership program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Liverty House operates a nationwide network of 100+ branded sharehouses (co-living residences) across Japan, offering affordable shared housing units (dormitory and private rooms) typically priced at ¥20,000–¥90,000/month plus shared utility fees. The company manages property listings, operator onboarding, and a community platform connecting residents. It also provides franchise launch support and consulting for individuals establishing new Liverty-branded sharehouses.

Product overview

Liverty House operates a sharehouse platform consisting of two core components: a nationwide sharehouse listing directory (全国物件一覧) that enables property seekers to search and filter available sharehouses by region, concept, and availability across Japan; and a sharehouse management system allowing operators to maintain listings, publish activity reports, and manage inquiries. The company also provides franchise launch support services for individuals establishing new Liverty House-branded properties, a resident benefit program (人生定額プラン) offering exclusive discounts with partner services, and programming education through a TechAcademy partnership. The ecosystem connects over 100 sharehouse properties nationwide through shared community events and the Liverty brand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Liverty Nationwide Sharehouse Directory (リバ邸 全国物件一覧) Nationwide directory and search platform for sharehouses operated under the Liverty House brand. Users can filter properties by prefecture, concept tags, and availability status to find suitable shared housing across Japan.
• Liverty Magokoro (リバ邸まごころ) — Yokohama Sharehouse Dormitory shared-room sharehouse in Yokohama, Kanagawa prefecture. ¥40,000/month rent + ¥0 shared utility fee, ¥20,000 initial costs. Operated by owner 'Miharu'. Targets residents seeking community-driven shared living.
• Liverty Trackless (リバ邸とらくれす) — Kinshicho Sharehouse Mixed dormitory sharehouse in Kinshicho, Tokyo. ¥35,000/month rent + ¥13,000 shared utility fee covering water, electricity, internet, rice and pasta. 8 male + 4 female residents with no formal rules.
• Reunion Soga (リユニオン蘇我) — Chiba Private-Room Sharehouse Fully renovated private-room sharehouse in Chiba. 9 private rooms across 2 buildings, ¥30,000–¥39,000/month rent + ¥18,000 shared utility fee. Special discounts for ex-JOCV volunteers and social-media-committed freelancers.
• Liverty Ebisu (リバ邸エビス) — Tokyo Ebisu Sharehouse Central Tokyo sharehouse near Ebisu Garden Place with a grass-floor lounge. ¥45,000/month + ¥13,000 shared utility fee (water, electricity, internet). Capacity 18 residents. Free rice and pasta included.
• Liverty DREAM (リバ邸DREAM) — Kameido Dreamers' Sharehouse Sharehouse in Kameido, Tokyo for 'dream-chasers,' entrepreneurs, and YouTubers. ¥20,000 initial costs, ¥30,000/month rent, ¥15,000 shared utility fee. 4 rooms.
• Liverty TukTuk Asakusa (リバ邸トゥクトゥク浅草スカイツリー) — Asakusa Private Sharehouse Private-rooms-only sharehouse near Asakusa/Skytree in Tokyo. 7 rooms, ¥55,000–¥90,000/month with no shared utility fees. Features rooftop access and a resident pet chihuahua.
• Liverty ASOBIBA Okubo (リバ邸ASOBI場大久保) — Shinjuku Co-working Sharehouse Dormitory sharehouse near Okubo/Shin-Okubo stations (Shinjuku). ¥39,000/month + ¥13,000 shared utility fee. Includes co-working space, unlimited Netflix, rice, pasta, and water.
• Liverty Chaos (リバ邸カオス) — Minami-Senju Shared-Only Sharehouse
• Liverty Tottori (リバ邸鳥取) — Rural Tottori Sharehouse
• Liverty ASOBIBA Setagaya (リバ邸ASOBI場 都市ジャングル) — Urban Jungle Concept Sharehouse
• Liverty Musashishinjo (リバ邸武蔵新城) — Kawasaki Sharehouse
• Sharehouse Startup Support / Franchise Service (シェアハウス立ち上げサポート)
• Life Fixed Amount Plan (人生定額プラン) — Resident Benefit Program
• Livertech School powered by TechAcademy (リバテックスクール) — Programming Education
• CAMPFIRE Crowdfunding Support Service (Liverty Division)

Quantifiable outcome

• Residents achieve lower cost of living than standard urban apartments (estimated 50% reduction in housing costs)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• 九州地域間連携推進機構株式会社minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Silver sponsor of '九州移住ドラフト会議2025-2026'. Provides sharehouse startup consulting services to regional Kyushu organizations and offers CAMPFIRE fee rebates (2% cashback) to participant organizations.
• 合同会社モテアソブ三軒茶屋 (インドからの刺客)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Creative design agency and CAMPFIRE official creative partner providing video and graphic production for crowdfunding campaigns. Handles project page design, illustrations, and layout for Liverty-connected campaigns.
• Lagoon (株式会社Link and Visible)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Okinawa-based startup hub. Lagoon members receive Liverty's free CAMPFIRE crowdfunding advisory and strategy meetings.
• CAMPFIREcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023CAMPFIRE is Japan's largest crowdfunding platform. Liverty is an official CAMPFIRE partner providing project creation support, strategy consulting, and promotional assistance. Liverty's support team earned 2nd place nationally in the platform's partner rankings (2025). Over ¥22 million has been raised through Liverty-connected campaigns. The partnership includes cloud crowdfunding launch support, PR strategy, and project management for sharehouse founders.
• 株式会社UZUZcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Employment support partnership providing job placement and resume/interview coaching services to Liverty residents and prospective tenants. Includes the 'Uzuz College' programming career track for IT job seekers. The partnership targets reducing unemployment barriers for young people transitioning into the Liverty community.
• キッチハイク (Kitchhike)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Gourmet event app connecting food enthusiasts. Provides ¥500 discount coupons for food events to Liverty residents through the Liverty Slack channel.
• サマリーポケット (Sumally Pocket)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Luggage and belongings storage service. Liverty residents receive discounted first-box trial rate (¥110 for first box). Addresses limited storage space in sharehouse living.
• テックアカデミー (TechAcademy)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Online programming school. Partnership offers Liverty-customized 'Livertech School powered by TechAcademy' at ¥11,000/month (subsidized rate). Targets residents seeking IT careers and entrepreneurship through technology skills.
• ワークキャリア (Work Career)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 20231-month intensive web skills bootcamp in rural Chiba. Liverty residents receive ¥10,000 discount on tuition; Work Career graduates receive ¥20,000 discount on Liverty (direct-run properties) initial move-in costs.
• GOOD LIFE GYM東日本橋店minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Community-based personal training gym. Liverty residents receive free first counseling and trial session (normally ¥3,000). Targets resident health and well-being.
• 合同会社逆旅出版minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Publishing house handling editorial, copyright acquisition, ISBN registration, and distribution for books created via Liverty-supported crowdfunding campaigns.
• 藤原印刷株式会社minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Printing company supporting book production for Liverty crowdfunding campaigns. Handles printing, binding, and individual shipping of published works.
• SAPPORO Incubation Hub DRIVE (北海道新聞社)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2023Hokkaido-based startup support facility. DRIVE members receive Liverty's CAMPFIRE crowdfunding advisory services.
• 大希企画株式会社 / 一般社団法人士希の会coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Real estate company specializing in abandoned property revitalization and inheritance solutions. Collaborated with Liverty to transform a Hijirigaoka property into 'Nakachuni House' sharehouse managed by a Liverty resident-turned-operator. Represents model for property-owner partnership combining real estate expertise with community management.
• 株式会社ONDcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Liverty DREAM ex-manager's company. Co-produced ONDa subscription-based beach house project in Zushi (Kanagawa). Cloud funding raised ¥2,277,000. Executive (猪熊慎也) joined Liverty board of directors.
• ベースフード株式会社 (Basefood)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Complete nutrition food company providing meals to Liverty residents. Supports resident health and well-being as part of the 'Life Fixed Amount Plan' (人生定額プラン) resident benefits program.
• 株式会社ギークハウス (GeekHouse)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Collaboration with the GeekHouse sharehouse network (30+ locations). GeekHouse residents gain access to Liverty's 'Life Fixed Amount Plan' benefits and Slack network. Brings additional cross-brand community density.
• fabbit (株式会社システムソフト)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2018Coworking space operator. Fabbit members receive Liverty's CAMPFIRE crowdfunding advisory services at preferential rates (15% fee instead of standard 17%).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Oakhouse: One of Japan's largest dedicated sharehouse operators with 200+ properties, primarily in Tokyo and major cities. Comparable in product (private rooms, shared common areas, monthly leases) and target demographic (young urban professionals and foreigners), with greater institutional scale.
• Hmlet (Habyt Japan): Asia-Pacific co-living brand operating in Tokyo, Singapore, and other APAC metros. Targets young professionals with professionally managed co-living apartments, directly comparable to Liverty's urban premium sharehouse tier (e.g., Craft, TukTuk Asakusa).
• Border House (formerly Sakura House): Long-established Japanese sharehouse company with extensive nationwide inventory and strong inbound-resident focus. Directly competes with Liverty on affordable urban co-living for young adults and international tenants.
• Cross House: Japanese sharehouse chain offering furnished co-living rooms in Tokyo and other cities with English-language support. Comparable in offering standardized, move-in-ready private rooms with shared utilities and community programming.
• Tsubakiya Kamogawa Sharehouse: Operates boutique sharehouses in Kyoto targeting creators, remote workers, and travelers. Comparable community-led GTM motion and concept-driven property positioning, though focused on a different geography (Kansai vs. Liverty's Kanto concentration).
• GeekHouse: Operates 30+ sharehouse locations across Japan targeting young professionals, IT engineers, and creators. Already a Liverty partner with cross-brand community access, making it the most directly comparable peer in scale, segment, and operating model.

Broad incumbents

• WeWork / WeLive: Global flexible-workspace giant whose WeLive concept pioneered branded co-living. Overlaps with Liverty in 'community-as-a-service' positioning and young-professional target segment, though core business remains office rather than residential.

Regional players

• Common (Common Living): US-based co-living operator with a community-first model similar to Liverty's positioning. Comparable product (private rooms + curated shared spaces + events), but operates in different geography (US markets) and does not directly compete in Japan.
• Spacemarket: Japanese short-term rental and vacation-stay marketplace. Shares Liverty's Japanese consumer base and short-to-medium-term residential use cases, but focuses on vacation/peer-to-peer lodging rather than community-oriented co-living.

Others

• CAMPFIRE: Japan's largest crowdfunding platform and Liverty's core strategic partner — also founded by Liverty House's founder Kazuma Ieiri. While not a direct competitor, CAMPFIRE underpins Liverty's franchise expansion model and a meaningful adjacent revenue stream.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/livertyhouse
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@livertyhouse_official
• Facebookfacebook.com/Liverty.temple
• Instagraminstagram.com/livertyhouse

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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