Cuore

Name

Cuore

Legal name

株式会社クオーレ

Website

https://cuore.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Consulting & Systems Integration

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation (7374)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise AI Governance, Risk & Compliance Platforms (Model Risk, Audit, Policies) (HDAEANAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cloud Compliance, Audit & Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM/GRC) (HDABAHAI), Sales Force Automation (SFA) CRM (HDAEAFAA)

Keywords

• ISO 27001 risk assessment
• Custom system development
• Salesforce implementation services
• Information security audit
• DX integration consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cloud & AI Product (SaaS Subscription): Subscription-based SaaS revenue from Cuore Risk Assessment. Currently offering Free plan; Basic plan (500 yen/month, per additional member 500 yen) planned. Revenue mix is product-driven.
2. Commissioned Development (Custom System Development): Custom system development services covering requirements definition through maintenance. 70% of revenue. 100% direct contracts with end clients (no subcontracting). Long-term DX projects including Salesforce implementation and bespoke application development.
3. Security Audit Services: Information security internal audit services for major clients (e.g., major telecommunications company for 20 years). Part of the company's core security business.
4. Global Product Distribution: Reselling/distribution of overseas IT security products (security dongles, ransomware detection tools) as official Japanese distributor. Historical sales include 30,000 security dongles and 10,000 SecuDrive licenses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cuore develops and sells the proprietary AI-guided cloud SaaS "Cuoreリスクアセスメント" for ISO 27001 risk assessment, provides full-lifecycle custom system development and DX integration (including Salesforce implementation) as a direct prime contractor, conducts information security internal audits, and serves as the official Japanese distributor for international security products such as bite-board and a behavioral ransomware detection tool. Approximately 70% of revenue comes from commissioned development and audit services, with remaining revenue from SaaS subscriptions and product distribution licensing.

Product overview

Cuore operates three business lines: (1) Cloud & AI Products — centered on the proprietary SaaS Cuoreリスクアセスメント, an ISO 27001 risk assessment tool with built-in AI guidance and container management; (2) DX Integration — custom systems development and cloud operations with AI integration; and (3) Global Products — authorized distribution of international security tools including bite-board and Japan's first behavioral ransomware protection tool.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cuoreリスクアセスメント: ISO 27001（ISMS）に準拠したAI搭載クラウド型リスクアセスメントSaaS。資産ベース・アプローチと事象ベース・アプローチの両方に対応し、中小企業でも自力でリスクアセスメントを完走できるツール。
• Cuore（クオーレ）

Products and services

• Cuoreリスクアセスメント (Cuore Risk Assessment)
• DX Integration (Custom System Development & Cloud Operations)
• Salesforce Implementation and Development Services
• Information Security Internal Audit Services
• bite-board (Japan distribution)
• Behavioral Ransomware Protection Tool (ふるまい検知型ランサムウェア対策ツール)

Quantifiable outcome

• 中小企業が自力でISMSリスクアセスメントを完走できる (SME customers can independently complete ISMS risk assessments without consultants)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and supporting.

• Salesforce (Salesforce.com)coreTechnology or IntegrationCuore operates as a Salesforce development partner with multiple certified engineers. The company conducts Salesforce developer training seminars, produces technical blog content on Salesforce development (Apex, SOQL, Lightning Experience), and employs Salesforce-certified engineers including Agentforce Specialists. Salesforce is central to the company's service offerings.
• bite-boardminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributorbite-board is distributed as a global product by Cuore in Japan. Mentioned as part of the Global Products segment alongside ransomware detection tools.
• ふるまい検知型ランサムウェア対策ツール (Behavioral Ransomware Detection Tool)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA Korean-origin ransomware detection tool — the first such product to be introduced in Japan. Cuore is preparing to serve as its Japanese distributor. In the same product category as SecuDrive (3万本 sold), this represents the next generation of security products.
• Google (Google Workspace)supportingTechnology or IntegrationGoogle Workspace is used as the internal communication and collaboration platform. Also utilized as a development technology — e.g., Google Apps Script used in client projects (Tresamor case study). Cloud-based attendance management and workflow systems run on Google's infrastructure.
• 国大使館・公的機関向けフランス政府 後援申請管理 (French Government Sponsorship System)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCuore has supported Institut Français du Japon (French Embassy cultural/educational institution) since 2018 in maintaining their sponsorship management system. Relationship described as reliable partnership due to clear communications, detailed task planning, and appropriate technical skills. This is a long-term, ongoing strategic relationship.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves1 record

Emerging players

• Avinton Japan: Japan-based Salesforce and data/AI consultancy. Competes with Cuore on Salesforce and DX projects and is also investing in AI-driven service lines, mirroring Cuore's AI-integration positioning in DX integration.

Direct peers

• SunBridge Inc. Pioneer Salesforce consulting partner in Japan with a deep bench of certified engineers. Direct comparable to Cuore on Salesforce implementation services and on the strategy of coupling Salesforce expertise with adjacent cloud/DX offerings.
• FRONTEO, Inc. Japan-listed AI company specializing in legal tech, compliance, and risk analytics. Closely parallel to Cuore's positioning of an AI-driven compliance/GRC SaaS for regulated workflows, and targets enterprise and public-sector buyers similar to Cuore's telecom/government accounts.
• NRI Secure Technologies: Leading Japanese security consulting and managed security services firm. Directly comparable to Cuore's ISMS internal audit practice and security-focused DX integration work, with overlapping enterprise clients in regulated industries.
• LAC Co., Ltd. Tokyo-headquartered cybersecurity firm offering security consulting, audits, and managed services. Closely comparable to Cuore on security audit services and is also a value-added distributor of global security products in Japan.
• GLOBIS Corporation: Japanese professional services and education company with a growing GRC/ISMS consulting practice. Competes with Cuore in the Japanese ISMS/ISO 27001 risk assessment and compliance services market, serving the same SME and mid-market buyer.

Broad incumbents

• ServiceNow Japan GRC: Global enterprise cloud platform with a GRC/Integrated Risk Management product line sold into Japanese enterprises. Represents the broader competitive set Cuore's AI-ISMS SaaS must differentiate against as compliance workflows move to enterprise platforms.
• Hitachi Solutions: Large Japanese systems integrator and a leading Salesforce consulting partner. Overlaps with Cuore on Salesforce development and DX integration, and competes for the same mid-market and enterprise Salesforce implementation engagements.
• Deloitte Tohmatsu Risk Advisory (Cybersecurity): Big 4 advisory practice in Japan covering cyber risk, GRC, and ISO 27001 advisory. Competes with Cuore for enterprise ISMS/risk advisory mandates, especially with large enterprises and government-linked clients.
• GMO Cybersecurity by IERAE: Japanese cybersecurity brand of the GMO Internet Group offering consulting, pen-testing, and managed security. Adjacent competitor to Cuore in ISMS/security audit and the Japanese security product distribution channel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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

Investments1 record

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

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