APRO

What APRO does

APRO is a Japan-based system consulting and software development firm headquartered in Osaka, operating since 1997 with a small team of 1–10 employees. The company has built a portfolio of on-premises vertical software packages targeting niche Japanese industries — MamaTouch for childcare support billing, Sukkiri Keibi Pro for security-guard reporting, Speed Order Pro for cafeteria ordering and POS, and a reservation management system for theme parks and tourist attractions. Beyond packaged products, APRO provides custom system development services, including a Custom OEM System offering, and has delivered bespoke solutions for religious institutions (temples), newspaper distribution companies, and travel agencies.

The company's product architecture is consistently on-premises, reflecting its long operating history and the data-handling preferences of Japanese enterprise and SMB customers in regulated verticals. Sales appear to be conducted directly, primarily inbound through the company website, with no disclosed pricing, no listed channel partners, and no public subscription/SaaS monetization model. Customer references include Wakayama Marina City, the Disaster Reduction Museum, the Nojima Fault Preservation Museum, Awajishima Farm, and approximately 40 newspaper distribution companies plus 12 travel agency companies served over time.

Business-model visibility is limited. There is no disclosed revenue, no external funding, and no investor reporting — consistent with a privately held, likely founder-led operating profile. The combination of multi-vertical coverage, on-premises delivery, and direct sales positions APRO as a long-tail Japanese vertical-ISV with diversified but largely unmeasurable revenue streams and no apparent exposure to venture-scale growth dynamics.

Name

APRO

Legal name

株式会社アプロ

Website

https://apro-web.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

APRO is an Osaka, Japan-based system consulting and software firm that builds on-premises vertical software packages and custom systems for niche Japanese industries including childcare, security, food service, theme parks, and religious institutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vertical Business Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Industry-Specific Low-Code Platforms (Vertical App Platforms) (HDAEAKAL)

Keywords

• Childcare billing software
• Security management software
• Cafeteria ordering systems
• Reservation management software
• Custom software development

Headquarters

HQ city

Osaka

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. パッケージソフトウェア販売: APRO sells pre-built vertical software packages (ママタッチ, スッキリ警備Pro, スピードオーダーPro, 予約管理システム) to customers in specific industries. Revenue is generated through initial software licensing fees, installation, and ongoing maintenance/support contracts.
2. オーダーメイドシステム (カスタム開発): Custom software development services for clients whose requirements cannot be met by package software. A structured five-phase engagement model covering consulting, design, development, beta delivery, and post-launch support. Revenue recognized through project-based contracts.
3. 소프트웨어 유지보수 및 지원: Ongoing post-delivery system adjustments and technical support services for both packaged and custom systems. Provided as part of long-term customer relationships.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

APRO develops and sells on-premises vertical-specific business software packages (MamaTouch for childcare billing, Sukkiri Keibi Pro for security guard operations, Speed Order Pro for cafeteria food ordering, and a reservation management system for theme parks and tourist facilities) alongside bespoke custom system development services. The company targets underserved niche industries in Japan where generic enterprise software lacks required domain-specific workflows, compliance features, and hardware integrations.

Product overview

APRO (株式会社アプロ) is a system consulting and software development company offering a portfolio of vertical SaaS products alongside custom development services. The product lineup includes ママタッチ for childcare billing management, スっきり警備Pro for security industry operations, スピードオーダーPro for cafeteria meal ordering, and 予約管理システム for theme park reservations — each serving specific vertical markets — supplemented by オーダーーメイドシステム for bespoke development of customer-specific business systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ママタッチ: 幼稚園・保育園・認定こども園向け預かり保育精算システム。バーコードによる登降園管理、料金自動計算、請求書発行、口座振替、申請書類作成等功能を提供。
• スッキリ警備Pro
• スピードオーダーPro
• 予約管理システム
• オーダーメイドシステム

Products and services

• MamaTouch (ママタッチ) — Childcare Billing System

Quantifiable outcome

• Administrative work substantially reduced through automation of calculations, billing, and reporting
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Broad incumbents

• Money Forward: Money Forward provides cloud-based fintech and SaaS for Japanese SMBs covering accounting, payroll, expense management, and ERP. Comparable to APRO as a vertically-oriented SMB software provider, though at much greater scale and with cloud delivery.
• freee K.K. freee operates cloud SaaS for Japanese SMBs spanning accounting, HR, payroll, and compliance — a broader but cloud-native incumbent in the same target market as APRO's vertical packages. Comparable in serving Japanese SMBs with workflow software.
• Internet Initiative Japan (IIJ): IIJ is a leading Japanese IT services and cloud infrastructure provider offering managed services and packaged solutions. Comparable to APRO in the Japanese enterprise IT services market, though with much broader scope and cloud-native focus.
• BIPROGY (formerly Nihon Unisys): BIPROGY is a major Japanese IT services and packaged software provider serving multiple verticals including finance, manufacturing, and public sector. Comparable to APRO as a Japanese systems integrator with packaged offerings for specific industries.
• Yayoi Co., Ltd. (弥生): Yayoi is Japan's leading SMB software vendor for accounting, payroll, and business management. APRO's Sukkiri Keibi Pro integrates directly with Yayoi Payroll, making Yayoi both a collaborator and an adjacent incumbent in the Japanese SMB vertical software market.
• OBC (オービックビジネスコンサルタント): OBC is a major Japanese provider of integrated ERP and accounting software for SMBs and mid-market enterprises. Comparable to APRO in offering vertical-tailored business software for Japanese regulated industries, though at materially larger scale.
• TIS Inc. TIS is a major Japanese IT services company providing systems integration and packaged software for finance, manufacturing, and distribution. Comparable to APRO as a Japanese systems integrator offering vertical-tailored software for SMB and mid-market customers.

Direct peers

• Unifa (ユニファ): Unifa is a Japanese cloud-based childcare/EdTech SaaS provider serving kindergartens, daycare centers, and certified child-rearing facilities — directly comparable to APRO's MamaTouch product. Both target the same regulated childcare vertical with billing, attendance, and parent communication features.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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