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Namestring
ThirdPlace
Legal namestring
Third Hub株式会社
Websiteurl
3rd-place.app
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
2021
Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersTokyo, Japan
HQ citystring
Tokyo
HQ countrystring
Japan
HQ regionstring
Asia
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices4 records

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
machine learning analytics, social matching platforms, AI connection optimization, merger acquisition advisory, data analytics services
NAICS code3 codes
  • Software Publishers5132
  • Software Publishers51321
  • Miscellaneous Intermediation52391
SIC code2 codes
  • Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc.7370
  • Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design7373
Product category
AI-powered Social Networking and Matching Services
No data
Marketing channels1 record

Each record includes

Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels1 record

Each record includes

Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components4 values
Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales
GTM typeB2B and B2C
B2B and B2C
Offering typeSoftware
Software
Core offering1 text field

ThirdPlace operates three integrated business segments: an AI Business that applies machine learning and large-scale data analytics to optimize human-to-human connections; an App Business delivering social networking and matching services via mobile applications; and an M&A Business that creates new value through partnerships with like-minded companies. The company packages AI/ML connection technology across SNS/matching apps and corporate M&A activities.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product and service3 records
1AI Business (AI事業)
CategoryAI and Machine Learning Services
Description

AI-driven business segment that applies machine learning and large-scale data analysis to optimize connections between people, offered to enterprises and partners requiring AI/analytics solutions.

2App Business (アプリ事業)
CategorySocial Networking and Matching Applications
Description

Mobile application business focused on matching services and social networking platforms, primarily serving individual end users seeking personal connections and SNS experiences.

3M&A Business (M&A事業)
CategoryM&A Advisory and Strategic Partnerships
Description

Merger and acquisition business that creates new value by partnering with like-minded companies sharing the same vision, serving corporate counterparties exploring strategic transactions.

Scale indicator1 record

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Peers10 records
1Bumble Inc.
TypeDirect peer
Description

Operator of Bumble, Badoo, and Fruitz dating/matching apps. Direct peer in the AI-driven matching-app category with a similar consumer-facing model and international expansion playbook.

2Eureka (Pairs)
TypeDirect peer
Description

Japanese parent of Pairs, the leading domestic matching app. Closest regional direct peer given overlapping target market, Japanese regulatory environment, and matching use case.

3Match Group
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global leader in dating apps (Tinder, Hinge, Pairs). Directly comparable as the dominant matching-platform operator; broader scale and stronger AI/data infrastructure make it the principal incumbent benchmark for ThirdPlace's App Business.

4Hinge (Match Group)
TypeDirect peer
Description

"Designed to be deleted" relationship app owned by Match Group. Closest conceptual peer in AI-driven compatibility matching and relationship-focused product positioning.

5Tapple Inc.
TypeDirect peer
Description

Japanese operator of the Tapple matching app. Direct peer in the Japan matching-app market with comparable product focus and user base.

6Omiai (Net Marketing)
TypeDirect peer
Description

Japanese matching app focused on serious relationships. Regional direct peer in the same SNS/matching category with overlapping user demographics.

7Mixi, Inc.
TypeRegional player
Description

Japanese mobile internet company historically known for Monster Strike and earlier SNS products. Comparable as a Japan-based platform operator that has scaled consumer social apps domestically.

8Wiz (with)
TypeDirect peer
Description

Japanese operator of the "with" matching app. Comparable as a domestic SNS/matching-platform competitor using algorithmic and behavioral data to drive connections.

9Coupang
TypeOthers
Description

Although primarily e-commerce, Coupang uses large-scale data analytics and ML extensively and operates in Korea/Singapore with cross-border Asian infrastructure - a useful reference point for the scale of data-driven Asian platform companies, though not directly competing.

10Recruit Holdings
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Japanese internet/HR services conglomerate operating matching platforms (including marriage matching). Broader incumbent with portfolio overlap in matching services and AI-driven consumer platforms across Japan.

Market position
Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Segment3 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile3 records

Each record includes

Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
Yes
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Feature2 records

Each record includes

Title, Differentiator, Description, Source

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
No data
No data
Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

Each record includes

Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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M&A

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

Each record includes

Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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ThirdPlace

AI-powered Social Networking and Matching Services3rd-place.app

ThirdPlace firmographics

Firmographics
Name
ThirdPlace
Legal name
Third Hub株式会社
Website
https://3rd-place.app
Company type
Private
Founded year
2021
Operating status
Operating
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Where ThirdPlace is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Tokyo
HQ country
Japan
HQ region
Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

ThirdPlace business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B and B2C
Offering type
Software
Cost components
Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

ThirdPlace product offering

Product offering

Core offering

ThirdPlace operates three integrated business segments: an AI Business that applies machine learning and large-scale data analytics to optimize human-to-human connections; an App Business delivering social networking and matching services via mobile applications; and an M&A Business that creates new value through partnerships with like-minded companies. The company packages AI/ML connection technology across SNS/matching apps and corporate M&A activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • AI Business (AI事業) AI-driven business segment that applies machine learning and large-scale data analysis to optimize connections between people, offered to enterprises and partners requiring AI/analytics solutions.
  • App Business (アプリ事業) Mobile application business focused on matching services and social networking platforms, primarily serving individual end users seeking personal connections and SNS experiences.
  • M&A Business (M&A事業) Merger and acquisition business that creates new value by partnering with like-minded companies sharing the same vision, serving corporate counterparties exploring strategic transactions.

Companies that use ThirdPlace

Customer profile

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

ThirdPlace technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

ThirdPlace partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Scale indicators1 record

ThirdPlace competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Bumble Inc. Operator of Bumble, Badoo, and Fruitz dating/matching apps. Direct peer in the AI-driven matching-app category with a similar consumer-facing model and international expansion playbook.
  • Eureka (Pairs): Japanese parent of Pairs, the leading domestic matching app. Closest regional direct peer given overlapping target market, Japanese regulatory environment, and matching use case.
  • Hinge (Match Group): "Designed to be deleted" relationship app owned by Match Group. Closest conceptual peer in AI-driven compatibility matching and relationship-focused product positioning.
  • Tapple Inc. Japanese operator of the Tapple matching app. Direct peer in the Japan matching-app market with comparable product focus and user base.
  • Omiai (Net Marketing): Japanese matching app focused on serious relationships. Regional direct peer in the same SNS/matching category with overlapping user demographics.
  • Wiz (with): Japanese operator of the "with" matching app. Comparable as a domestic SNS/matching-platform competitor using algorithmic and behavioral data to drive connections.

Broad incumbents

  • Match Group: Global leader in dating apps (Tinder, Hinge, Pairs). Directly comparable as the dominant matching-platform operator; broader scale and stronger AI/data infrastructure make it the principal incumbent benchmark for ThirdPlace's App Business.
  • Recruit Holdings: Japanese internet/HR services conglomerate operating matching platforms (including marriage matching). Broader incumbent with portfolio overlap in matching services and AI-driven consumer platforms across Japan.

Regional players

  • Mixi, Inc. Japanese mobile internet company historically known for Monster Strike and earlier SNS products. Comparable as a Japan-based platform operator that has scaled consumer social apps domestically.

Others

  • Coupang: Although primarily e-commerce, Coupang uses large-scale data analytics and ML extensively and operates in Korea/Singapore with cross-border Asian infrastructure - a useful reference point for the scale of data-driven Asian platform companies, though not directly competing.

Market position

Customer concentration

ThirdPlace financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

ThirdPlace leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

ThirdPlace funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

ThirdPlace M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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

Frequently asked questions about ThirdPlace

What does ThirdPlace do?

ThirdPlace operates three integrated business segments: an AI Business that applies machine learning and large-scale data analytics to optimize human-to-human connections; an App Business delivering social networking and matching services via mobile applications; and an M&A Business that creates new value through partnerships with like-minded companies. The company packages AI/ML connection technology across SNS/matching apps and corporate M&A activities.

Is ThirdPlace a public or private company?

ThirdPlace is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.

When was ThirdPlace founded?

ThirdPlace was founded in 2021.

Where is ThirdPlace based?

ThirdPlace is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, in the Asia region.

Who are ThirdPlace's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Bumble Inc., Eureka (Pairs), Hinge (Match Group), Tapple Inc., Omiai (Net Marketing) and Wiz (with). Broad incumbents are Match Group and Recruit Holdings. Mixi, Inc. is listed as a regional player. Coupang is listed as an others.

Does ThirdPlace have an API?

No public API is recorded for ThirdPlace.

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