NiX
NiX JAPAN is a Toyama-based infrastructure engineering services group providing consulting, surveys, design, and construction management to public-sector clients (MLIT, prefectures, municipalities), with diversified DX SaaS (Michikura, AI Mimamori), renewable energy generation (Tongal 6,200kW hydroelectric, Indonesia rooftop solar), and overseas operations across eight Indonesian entities.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1979
- HeadquartersToyama-shi, Japan
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What NiX does
NiX JAPAN Co., Ltd. is a Toyama-headquartered infrastructure engineering services group founded in 1979, operating with approximately 97 employees across a 14-domestic + 8-overseas subsidiary structure under the newly established holding company NiX JAPAN グループ株式会社 (July 2025). Its core revenue derives from professional services — planning, civil/structural surveys, design, construction management, and maintenance consulting for roads, bridges, rivers, sewers, and urban infrastructure — sold to public-sector buyers (MLIT, prefectures, and municipalities) through direct engagement and public bidding, with secondary sales to private construction firms.
Revenue diversification is built around three pillars beyond the parent consulting franchise. The DX Services pillar includes Michikura (みちクラ), a cloud-based road-maintenance platform used by municipalities such as Takaoka City, plus an AI water-level prediction system (Mimamori 水みまもり) and an IPA-certified sewerage asset management system. The Energy pillar owns and operates renewable generation assets domestically and in Indonesia, headlined by the 6,200kW Tongal Hydroelectric Power Station in West Sumatra (commercial operation since November 2023) and rooftop solar installations for Kao Indonesia (5.0MWp), PT. FCC Indonesia (2.3MWp), and PT. DNP Indonesia (1.6MWp). The Overseas pillar includes eight Indonesian entities spanning JV hydro operations, IDR 410 billion in project finance from state-owned PT SMI, LPG sales (PT Arsynergy NiX Indonesia, ~US$6M JV), an advisory mandate for PT. Shoei Capital Indonesia, and a BaaS pilot with Gojek (PT Santomo Green Power Management).
The company runs a roughly break-even staffing model (4-10 new technical graduates hired annually since 2019, with mid-career salaries ¥250,000–600,000/month and bonuses 3x/year), and is government-cleared as a DX Certified Business Operator (METI, renewed 2024/2026), Health Management Excellence Corporation (2023–2026), and ISO 9001/14001-certified, with regional BCP certification and a Soil Contamination Investigation designation. Strategic leverage includes BIM/CIM 3D-4D modeling (deployed on Tongal), IoT construction-site systems absorbed via the 90% acquisition of Questa Co., Ltd. (July 2023), and a deliberate channel shift toward subscription/recurring SaaS pricing for its DX product line.
NiX firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- NiX
- Legal name
- NiX JAPAN株式会社 (NiX JAPAN Co., Ltd.)
- Website
- https://nix-japan.co.jp
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1979
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- NiX JAPAN is a Toyama-based infrastructure engineering services group providing consulting, surveys, design, and construction management to public-sector clients (MLIT, prefectures, municipalities), with diversified DX SaaS (Michikura, AI Mimamori), renewable energy generation (Tongal 6,200kW hydroelectric, Indonesia rooftop solar), and overseas operations across eight Indonesian entities.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
NiX industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Infrastructure Engineering Services
- NAICS
- Utility System Construction (2371), Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211)
- SIC
- Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Engineering design services (line design, substation design, civil/structural) (EUADAKAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Turnkey distribution buildouts (feeders, reclosers, capacitor banks, line extensions) (EUADAKAK), DevOps Consulting & Transformation (BPAEAKAA), DevOps, SRE & Platform Engineering (EDAOAIAD)
Keywords
Where NiX is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Toyama-shi
- HQ country
- Japan
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices5 records
Markets served
NiX business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Infrastructure Technical Services: Comprehensive technical services covering the full lifecycle of construction projects from planning, surveys, design, construction management to maintenance. Services include civil engineering surveys, planning, design, construction management, and infrastructure maintenance for roads, bridges, rivers, sewers, and other public infrastructure.
- Renewable Energy Business: Development and operation of renewable energy power generation facilities including hydroelectric and solar power. Includes domestic small-scale hydroelectric projects, Indonesia hydroelectric development (6,200kW Tongal project), and rooftop solar installations.
- DX Services / SaaS Products: Digital transformation services including cloud-based road maintenance management (Michikura), AI monitoring systems, and asset management software. Revenue from software subscriptions and service fees.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Monthly | Technical professional positions (mid-career) |
| Other | Monthly | New graduate technical positions |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
NiX product offering
Product offeringCore offering
NiX JAPAN provides comprehensive infrastructure engineering services for civil and public infrastructure projects, covering the full lifecycle from planning, surveys, design, and construction management to maintenance. The company also delivers digital transformation (DX) services including cloud-based road maintenance management (Michikura) and AI water level prediction systems, plus renewable energy development including hydroelectric and solar power projects in Japan and Indonesia.
Product overview
NiX JAPAN is a diversified infrastructure engineering and technology group offering integrated services across five main areas: infrastructure technical services (planning, surveys, design, construction management, and maintenance consulting), DX services (cloud-based road maintenance management via みちクラ and AI-powered water level prediction via 水みまもり), energy services (hydroelectric and solar power development), overseas/international operations (Indonesia-based energy and infrastructure investments), and specialized solutions including BIM/CIM 3D/4D modeling and IoT-based construction management systems acquired through Questa. The company operates as a multi-brand portfolio under a unified group structure, with subsidiaries providing specialized capabilities across surveying, engineering consulting, electrical work, and international operations.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Infrastructure Technical Services (インフラ技術サービス事業) Core infrastructure technical services including planning, surveys, design, construction management, and maintenance consulting for civil engineering, road/bridge/tunnel, water/sewer, river/flood control, and other public infrastructure projects. Provided to government agencies and private sector clients.
- DX Services (DXサービス事業) Digital transformation services for infrastructure maintenance, including cloud-based road management systems (Michikura) and AI-powered predictive monitoring solutions (Mimamori DX), offered to municipalities and government agencies.
- Energy Services (エネルギー事業) Renewable energy development and management including small-scale hydroelectric power generation, solar power projects, and energy management solutions, including overseas operations in Indonesia (6,200kW Tongal Hydroelectric Power Plant).
- Overseas Services (海外事業)
- Michikura (みちクラ) - Road Maintenance Cloud Service
Companies that use NiX
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
NiX technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
NiX partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- PT. Alam Energy Indonesia (Kanematsu group)minorCapital participation by Kanematsu in PT. Alam Energy Indonesia, expanding the solar energy partnership network in Indonesia.
- PT. Shoei Capital IndonesiaminorNiX provided advisory services for the establishment of PT. Shoei Capital Indonesia, a Japanese real estate developer subsidiary in Indonesia. NCI serves as strategic alliance partner providing investment opportunity discovery and support.
- PT. Alam Energy RenewablescoreJoint venture company established in July 2020 with Shizen Energy Inc., Alamport Inc., and EnBio Holdings for rooftop solar rental business in Indonesia. NiX Japan serves as a core partner in this joint venture developing solar power generation on factory rooftops.
- PT. GoTo Gojek Tokopedia (Gojek)corePT. Santomo Green Power Management (NiX invested company) launched collaboration with Gojek in Surabaya for battery-swap electric motorcycle supply to Gojek drivers. Includes BaaS (Battery as a Service) model with Gojek system integration.
- PT. Optima Tirta Energy (OTE)coreSpecial purpose company for Tongal Hydroelectric Power Project in Indonesia. OTE (NiX invested) was selected by PT SMI as one of 8 outstanding projects from approximately 140 evaluated projects for excellent environmental and social compliance.
- Questa Co., Ltd. (now Quest Co., Ltd.)minorNiX Japan acquired 90% stake in Questa Co., Ltd., an infrastructure tech company specializing in IoT-based systems and services for construction sites including digital signage and work shutdown systems. Part of DX expansion strategy.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
NiX competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Oriental Consultants Co., Ltd. Major Japanese infrastructure consulting firm providing planning, design, and construction management for roads, bridges, water, and environment projects. Comparable in service breadth and government client base.
- CTI Engineering Co., Ltd. Established Japanese civil engineering consulting firm with comprehensive services in infrastructure planning, design, and management. Direct competitor for government infrastructure consulting contracts nationwide.
- Pacific Consultants Co., Ltd. One of Japan's largest construction consulting firms with full national and international footprint. Directly comparable as a comprehensive infrastructure engineering consultant serving government clients, though substantially larger in scale.
- Yachiyo Engineering Co., Ltd. Major Japanese engineering consulting firm offering infrastructure, water, and environmental services. Comparable comprehensive service offering with similar government-focused business model.
Direct peers
- Eight-Japan Engineering Consultants Inc. Mid-sized Japanese construction consulting firm with similar regional focus and comprehensive infrastructure services. Closely comparable in service portfolio and client base.
- Kokusai Kogyo Co., Ltd. Japanese consulting firm with infrastructure, environmental, and geospatial services. Comparable business model with government clients and DX/measurement capabilities overlapping with NiX's Michikura platform.
- Chodai Co., Ltd. Japanese engineering consulting firm specializing in infrastructure, bridges, and urban development. Comparable in scale and service offerings to NiX.
- IDEA Consultants Inc. Mid-sized Japanese environmental and infrastructure consulting firm. Comparable in scale and service offerings including environmental assessment and infrastructure design.
- Nihon Suido Consultants Co., Ltd. Specialized Japanese consulting firm focused on water supply, sewerage, and water-related infrastructure. Highly comparable given NiX's strong sewerage asset management business.
Emerging players
- Shizen Energy Inc. Japanese renewable energy developer and IPP. Co-partner with NiX in the PT. Alam Energy Renewables JV in Indonesia; comparable in renewable energy development and operations capabilities.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
NiX social profiles
Digital presenceNiX compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance6 records
NiX financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
NiX leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
NiX subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries14 records
NiX funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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NiX M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments1 record
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Frequently asked questions about NiX
What does NiX do?
NiX JAPAN provides comprehensive infrastructure engineering services for civil and public infrastructure projects, covering the full lifecycle from planning, surveys, design, and construction management to maintenance. The company also delivers digital transformation (DX) services including cloud-based road maintenance management (Michikura) and AI water level prediction systems, plus renewable energy development including hydroelectric and solar power projects in Japan and Indonesia.
Is NiX a public or private company?
NiX is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was NiX founded?
NiX was founded in 1979.
Where is NiX based?
NiX is headquartered in Toyama-shi, Japan, in the Asia region.
How does NiX make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Infrastructure Technical Services are the primary driver. The others are renewable Energy Business and DX Services / SaaS Products.
Who are NiX's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Oriental Consultants Co., Ltd., CTI Engineering Co., Ltd., Pacific Consultants Co., Ltd. and Yachiyo Engineering Co., Ltd.. Direct peers are Eight-Japan Engineering Consultants Inc., Kokusai Kogyo Co., Ltd., Chodai Co., Ltd., IDEA Consultants Inc. and Nihon Suido Consultants Co., Ltd.. Shizen Energy Inc. is listed as an emerging player.
Does NiX have an API?
No public API is recorded for NiX.
What industry is NiX in?
NiX's product category is Infrastructure Engineering Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUADAKAG, Engineering design services (line design, substation design, civil/structural), with a secondary code of EUADAKAK, Turnkey distribution buildouts (feeders, reclosers, capacitor banks, line extensions). Its NAICS code is 2371 and its SIC code is 8700.