Genius

What Genius does

Genius (ジーニアス株式会社) is a Tokyo-based executive search and headhunting firm founded in 2011 by Shunsuke Mikami, who previously worked at Search Firm Japan Corporation before spinning out the organizational strategy and consulting division. The company targets Japanese corporations seeking mid-level to executive-level talent, offering headhunting, executive search, specialist business outsourcing, outside director placement, HR consulting, and senior workforce utilization services. It self-reports a 98% placement success rate and 97% retention rate and operates supplementary assets including the Talk Genius HR news magazine, a dedicated high-salary (¥10M+) job site (jobs.genius-japan.com), and SeniorKatsuyou.com, a niche platform for age-unrestricted executive re-employment.

The business model is a traditional B2B executive search transaction-fee structure: Genius identifies and places senior candidates for client companies, with fees typically tied to placed compensation. The firm has 11-50 employees, including 17 named consultants listed on the website. Its go-to-market is sales-led, relying on direct corporate engagement, dedicated contact channels for hiring clients, content marketing through Talk Genius, and organic social presence on LinkedIn, Facebook, and X (Twitter). Recent strategic activity in 2025 includes joining the JPEA and JVCA industry associations and signing a sponsorship deal with Sunrockers Shibuya.

Genius operates with no proprietary technology platform; the offering is fundamentally consultant-driven and relationship-based. Distribution is domestic-only despite marketing copy referencing 'global' outsourcing capability. The company is privately held, founder-led, with no disclosed institutional investment, funding rounds, or parent organization.

Name

Genius

Legal name

ジーニアス株式会社

Website

https://genius-japan.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Genius (ジーニアス株式会社) is a Tokyo-based executive search and headhunting firm founded in 2011, serving Japanese corporations with senior-level talent placement, specialist outsourcing, outside director services, and senior workforce utilization, operating on a transactional fee model with no proprietary technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Executive Search Services

NAICS

Executive Search Services (561312), Employment Placement Agencies and Executive Search Services (56131)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Sector, Education & Nonprofit Leadership Search (BPACAAAI)

Keywords

• Executive search services
• Headhunting solutions
• Senior talent placement
• Specialist outsourcing services
• Human resources consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Executive Search / Headhunting Services: Traditional executive search services where Genius identifies and places senior-level executives and professionals at client companies. The company operates on a success-based model with high placement success rates.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Genius Inc. is a Japanese executive search and headhunting firm that identifies, approaches, and places senior-level executives and specialized professionals at client companies. The firm also provides specialist business outsourcing, senior workforce utilization, outside director placement, and human resources consulting, reporting a 98% placement success rate and 97% retention rate. Supporting operations include a high-income job site (jobs.genius-japan.com) and a senior-focused job board (SeniorKatsuyou.com).

Product overview

Genius operates as a comprehensive human resources solutions provider offering headhunting, executive search, and senior utilization services. The core offerings include Executive Search (with 98% success rate and 97% retention rate), Headhunting Services, and Specialist Business Outsourcing. Supporting platforms include Talk Genius (a news magazine covering talent/employment topics), the Talk to Mikami consultation service, a job recruitment site (jobs.genius-japan.com) with positions earning 10 million+ yen annually, and SeniorKatsuyou.com for age-unrestricted executive job placements. The company also provides Outside Director placement services and human resources consulting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Talk Genius: A social news magazine operated by Genius covering topics on human resources, employment, corporate strategy, and the staffing industry.
• シニア活用.com

Products and services

• Headhunting Services (ヘッドハンティング) Headhunting services that address specific hiring needs and provide proposals aligned with clients' business plans and HR strategies. Target customers are Japanese corporations seeking mid-level to executive talent.
• Executive Search (エグゼクティブサーチ) Executive search services placing senior-level executives and professionals at Japanese client companies, with a reported 98% success rate and 97% retention rate.
• Senior Utilization Services (シニア活用事業) Services focused on utilizing senior and experienced professionals in the workforce, including job placement for executives and seniors seeking continued employment.
• Specialist Business Outsourcing (スペシャリスト業務アウトソーシング) Contract-based specialist outsourcing services that solve business management challenges within the contract period, available across all industries, job types, and globally.
• Human Resources Consulting (人材コンサルティング) Provides business diagnosis and strategic proposals related to human resources and talent management, delivered by experienced professional consultants.
• Outside Director Services (社外取締役) Placement services for outside directors to strengthen corporate governance at Japanese client companies.
• Job Recruitment Site (求人情報サイト) Recruitment job site operated by Genius offering positions with annual salaries of 10 million yen or more, featuring professional and specialized job listings with free registration for individual candidates.
• SeniorKatsuyou.com (シニア活用.com) Job site for executives and seniors seeking re-employment or career changes, with age-unrestricted job listings.
• Career Support Services for Individuals (個人の方 転職支援サービス) Job change support services for individual job seekers, including career success stories and assistance from Genius consultants for high-income career transitions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% success rate for executive search placements
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Japan Venture Capital Association (JVCA)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 September 2025Genius became an associate member of the Japan Venture Capital Association (JVCA) in September 2025, indicating strategic alignment with the startup and venture ecosystem in Japan.
• Japan Private Equity Association (JPEA)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 August 2025Genius became an associate member of the Japan Private Equity Association (JPEA) in August 2025, supporting their involvement with private equity firms and investment organizations.
• Sunrockers ShibuyaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 August 2025Genius entered into a sponsorship contract with Sunrockers Shibuya, a professional basketball team based in Shibuya, Tokyo. This sponsorship arrangement serves as a marketing partnership for brand visibility.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/talk_genius
• Facebookfacebook.com/Geniusjapan
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/9496903?trk=tyah&trkInfo=clickedVertical%3Acompany%2CclickedEntityId%3A9496903%2Cidx%3A1-1-1%2CtarId%3A1442545754670%2Ctas%3A%E3%82%B8%E3%83%BC%E3%83%8B%E3%82%A2%E3%82%B9

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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