ISEED

What ISEED does

ISEED Co., Ltd. (株式会社iSEED) is a Japanese for-profit technology company founded in 2014 that builds wireless ICT infrastructure for the elderly-care and medical sectors. Its core platform, Parumo Smart Call, is a unified nurse-call system that replaces legacy wired installations with LoRa long-range wireless (920MHz license-free band) call buttons, WiFi networking, and VoIP telephony, consolidating nurse call, video surveillance (Parumo Vision), video intercom (Parumo Smart Interphone), and 24/7 non-contact vital monitoring (Vital Bridge / Bio Care 2) onto a single smartphone-based interface. The system is offered in tiered configurations (System Basic, α, β, γ) for special nursing homes, fee-based homes, hospitals, group homes, service housing for the elderly, and disability support facilities across Japan, with separate consumer home-care products (Parumo Care 2 wandering sensor, Parumo Docchi-kun 2 GPS locator, Parumo Kantan Call) distributed via welfare-equipment rental partners under Japan's long-term care insurance program.

The company monetizes through one-time hardware sales, professional installation and WiFi network buildout, and recurring remote-maintenance services from a centralized iSEED service center, with pricing determined by quote and contract terms typically spanning multiple years. Government subsidies (large-scale repair ICT subsidy, nursing-care robot subsidy) materially subsidize customer purchases and are a central feature of the go-to-market motion, alongside direct field sales, sales-partner recruitment, and an aggressive industry-exhibition presence at CareTEX events across multiple Japanese cities, WHX Osaka, HCR, and select Taiwanese trade shows. The platform's open architecture integrates with at least four major care-record software systems and multiple third-party vital sensors and care beds, enabling facilities to preserve prior technology investments while consolidating staff workflows.

iSEED is a small private company (1-10 employees) headquartered in Mishima, Shizuoka Prefecture, with sales offices in Zama (Tokyo metropolitan area) and Fukuoka, and reports 250+ installations covering 12,000+ beds nationwide. The CEO is Shoji Izawa, who is also the published author of a book on nursing-care DX and ICT. Its strategic emphasis is on LoRa-based product line expansion (three new wireless SKUs launched in October 2025), national-scale remote maintenance, and platform depth (Parumo Smart Call expanded to 15 features in 2025). No outside funding rounds, M&A activity, or revenue figures are disclosed.

Name

ISEED

Legal name

株式会社iSEED

Website

https://i-seed.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ISEED is a Japanese ICT vendor founded in 2014 that builds LoRa-based wireless nurse-call, video monitoring, intercom, and vital-sensing systems for elderly-care facilities, hospitals, and home-care users across Japan, consolidated onto the Parumo Smart Call smartphone platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wireless Nurse Call and Elderly Care Communication Systems

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845), Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Elderly/Frail & Assisted Living Connected Care (PERS/Fall Detection) (HLACAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Home Patient Monitoring & Telehealth Devices (Vitals, Fall Detection, PERS) (HSABAKAE), Smart Home & Assistive Technology Installation for Aging-in-Place (HSABAJAI), Medical-Grade Device Connectivity & Device Management (MDM) (HLACAFAG)

Keywords

• Wireless nurse call systems
• Elderly care technology
• Healthcare communication systems
• Remote patient monitoring
• Care facility ICT platforms

Headquarters

HQ city

Izunokuni

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Nurse Call Systems: Sale of wireless nurse call systems including call buttons, controllers, sensors, cameras, and intercom units. One-time hardware purchase with installation services.
2. Installation and Setup Services: Professional installation services including WiFi network setup, system configuration, and on-site deployment. Also includes remote configuration services for major changes.
3. Remote Maintenance Services: Ongoing remote monitoring and maintenance services through iSEED's centralized service center. Includes system diagnostics, software updates, and operational support.
4. Home Care Products: Consumer-facing products for home elderly care including Parumo Care 2, Parumo Docchi-kun 2 GPS locator, and LTE communication units. Some products eligible for long-term care insurance rental.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ISEED develops and sells the Parumo Smart Call wireless nurse call system and related elderly care/monitoring products for healthcare facilities, hospitals, and home care in Japan. The system uses LoRa long-range wireless technology (920MHz) to enable wire-free installation of call buttons, surveillance cameras, vital sensors, and intercoms, all managed through a smartphone-based unified platform. They also offer consumer home care products including wandering detection devices, GPS locators, and LTE communication units.

Product overview

ISEED offers a unified ICT platform for elderly care and medical facilities, centered on the Parumo Smart Call wireless nurse call system. The portfolio comprises facility-facing systems (Parumo Smart Call with multiple system tiers: Basic, α, β, γ) and home care products (Parumo Care 2, Parumo Docchi-kun 2, Parumo Kantan Call, LTE Communication Unit). Key add-on modules include Parumo Vision surveillance camera, Parumo Smart Intercom for video conversation, Vital Bridge/Bio Care 2 for 24/7 vital monitoring, Parumo Smart Intercom for group communication, and various sensors (Okiru Call bed-exit, Fumu Call pressure mat, Door Call). All facility products share a common smartphone-based management platform and WiFi/LoRa network infrastructure, enabling integrated nurse call, monitoring, intercom, VoIP telephony, and care record synchronization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Parumo Smart Call (パルモスマートコール) Wireless nurse call system for healthcare facilities and hospitals using LoRa long-distance wireless call buttons and smartphones. Consolidates nurse call, monitoring camera, intercom, telephone system, and vital sensing into a single integrated ICT platform. Available in tiers: Basic, Alpha (smartphone-based), Beta (with VoIP phone), and Gamma (with vital sensors). Reduces construction cost and installation time from weeks to 2-3 days.
• Parumo Care 2 (パルモケア2) Home care wandering detection device for dementia patients. Detects bed/door sensor changes and sends notifications via sound or smartphone/tablet. Safe for outdoor use and suitable for families providing home nursing care.
• Parumo Docchi-kun 2 (パルモどっち君2) Ultra-compact GPS terminal attachable to clothing, shoes, canes, or bags for dementia patients. Sets geofenced areas and sends smartphone/email notifications when the person leaves the area. GPS enables location search.
• Parumo Docchi-kun Door Call (パルモどっち君ドアコール) Door-mounted wandering detection device that detects door opening and alerts with buzzer. Optional multi-email notification capability.
• Parumo Kantan Call (パルモかんたんコール) LoRa wireless sensor call button with up to approximately 500m line-of-sight range. No installation work required. Eligible for nursing care insurance rental at 10% co-pay.
• LTE Communication Unit (LTE通信ユニット) LTE communication unit enabling Parumo series use in homes without internet. No provider contract needed; ready to use immediately after delivery.
• Parumo Vision (パルモビジョン) Surveillance camera with remote pan/tilt control via smartphone. Enables video confirmation before room arrival. Features mosaic privacy protection at three levels. Connects to staff smartphones for real-time video verification.
• Parumo Smart Intercom (パルモスマートインターホン) Video-capable room intercom that enables voice/video conversation between room and staff smartphone over WiFi. No recording function; privacy protection sticker available.
• Vital Bridge / Parumo Vital Bridge (バイタルBridge / パルモバイタルBridge) Continuous 24/7 vital monitoring system using non-contact air-type sensor. Monitors heart rate, respiration, body movement, and bed departure. Integrates seamlessly with Parumo Smart Call for alert notifications.
• Vital Care 2 (バイタルケア2) Biological sensor system for facilities using non-contact technology. Monitors heart rate, respiration, body movement 24/7. Seamlessly integrated with Parumo Smart Call; smartphone displays vital data in real time.
• Parumo Smart Intercom - Group Communication (パルモスマートインカム) Staff group communication system using Shokz bone conduction headset for hands-free two-way and group intercom communication. Noise cancelling; up to 16 hours talk time with rapid charge.
• LoRa Wireless Call Buttons and Corridor Light Industry-first LoRa wireless call buttons in grip-type and standard size (7x12cm) formats, plus LoRa wireless corridor light for hallway installation. No wiring required, easy installation, low cost. Battery life approximately 2 years with up to 500m line-of-sight range.

Quantifiable outcome

• Construction cost reduced dramatically due to wireless installation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NDソフトウェア株式会社coreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with ほのぼのNEXT care management software. Nurse call response records automatically transferred to care software, improving operational efficiency.
• 株式会社ケアコネクトジャパンcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with ケアカルテ care management software. Care recipient information automatically imported to Parumo Smart Call; staff names automatically registered.
• 株式会社ワイズマンcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Wise Man care record software. Automatic data transfer of nursing care records.
• 株式会社ブルーオーシャンcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Blue Ocean System care record software. Automatic data transfer of nursing care records.
• NSTグローバリスト株式会社minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-exhibited together at CareTEX events. NST Globalist assists with booth demonstrations and customer engagement.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Carecom Co., Ltd. Japanese elder care technology provider offering monitoring sensors, call systems, and cloud services for nursing homes. Directly comparable target market, business model, and product focus on long-term care facilities.
• Aiphone: Japanese communication systems manufacturer with a major nurse-call and care facility intercom business. Closest domestic direct competitor to iSEED with established healthcare relationships and incumbent installation footprint across Japan.
• LogicMark: US PERS and medical alert device maker serving aging-in-place and assisted living markets. Comparable product category (elderly call buttons, pendants, and home monitoring), though LogicMark focuses more on consumer-direct channels.
• Tunstall Group: UK-headquartered global leader in telecare, PERS, and assisted living connected-care platforms. Directly comparable technology and business model; iSEED's PERS-style wand detection and integrated nurse call mirror Tunstall's offering at smaller scale and Japanese focus.
• Essence SmartCare: Provider of IoT-based elderly monitoring and fall detection solutions for senior living operators. Comparable product architecture, wireless sensor approach, and connected-care platform model.

Others

• Direct Supply Senior Living Equipment: Equipment and technology supplier to senior living operators in North America. Indirectly comparable as an operator-facing distribution and integration partner adjacent to iSEED's facility-customer model.

Emerging players

• Caregility: US telehealth platform purpose-built for hospitals and skilled nursing facilities using video and connected endpoints. Comparable target customer and integrated care communication model, focused on clinical-level telehealth rather than residential call systems.

Broad incumbents

• Stanley Healthcare / Securitas Healthcare: Global incumbents in senior care wander management, real-time locating, and call systems for senior living facilities. Compete with iSEED on the same integrated nurse call + monitoring + staff communication axis at far greater scale and international footprint.
• Koninklijke Philips Lifeline: Established PERS service and connected-sensor platform for elderly subscribers in North America. Highly comparable business model around senior fall detection and emergency call response, though primarily subscription service rather than facility hardware.
• Philips Aging-in-Place Solutions: Philips' senior care/Care for Senior Solutions portfolio offers assisted-living connected-care, PERS, and remote monitoring at global scale. Overlaps iSEED's elderly monitoring thesis as a much broader incumbent with deeper R&D and distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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