What Property Data Bank does

Property Data Bank, Inc. (プロパティデータバンク株式会社) is a Tokyo-headquartered B2B SaaS company, publicly listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market (ticker 4389) since 2018, that provides a multi-service cloud data platform — branded PDB-Platform — for real estate, asset, facility, and workplace management. The platform comprises five core cloud services: @property (integrated asset ERP for real estate and property management), @commerce (store development and management DX for multi-store retailers with AI sales forecasting), @knowledge (e-document-law-compliant document management), @cmms (equipment maintenance with BIM integration), and @iwms (workspace utilization, energy, and lease contract management). Underlying technology includes Building Information Modeling (BIM) integration with Autodesk Revit and GLOOBE Architect, structured data analytics, and AI-driven modules for sales forecasting and rent optimization delivered via the wholly-owned Property Data Science subsidiary. The company was founded in October 2000 through Shimizu Corporation's intra-company entrepreneur program; Shimizu remains a related party with a 20%+ stake.

Property Data Bank generates revenue primarily through per-building recurring SaaS subscriptions (月額利用料は1棟ごとの課金), supplemented by customization and implementation services and by BPO document-management services delivered through subsidiary Property Data Technos. Its enterprise go-to-motion combines a direct consulting sales force in Tokyo (Hamamatsucho headquarters) and Osaka, customer success and implementation teams, channel partnerships with industry associations (e.g., the National Association of Real Estate Management), and co-marketing alliances with PwC Japan, Accenture Japan, Autodesk, and Fukui Computer Architect. The customer base spans REITs and real estate funds, property management (PM) companies, corporate real estate and facility management departments, public-sector entities, and retail chains, with 800+ cumulative enterprise clients, 50,000+ buildings under management, and a reported 38.7% share of Japan's dedicated property management system market in 2024. The company holds ISO 27001 (since 2006), ISO 27017, ISO 9001, JIIMA, WCMS, and FISC certifications, and is positioning @property as the go-to solution for Japan's new lease accounting standards effective April 2027.

The business is wholly Japan-domestic, supported by three undisclosed domestic data centers for 24/7 operations and disaster recovery, and is led by President and Representative Director Sadahisa Takeno (竹野貞久), with founder Toshimasa Itaya (板谷敏正) serving as Chairman and Representative Director. Property Data Bank employs 51–100 people, with registered capital of JPY 332.715 million as of June 2021, and operates two wholly-owned subsidiaries: Property Data Technos Corporation (real estate document management BPO) and Property Data Science Corporation (AI/data science services, fully consolidated in May 2023).

Name

Property Data Bank

Legal name

プロパティデータバンク株式会社

Website

https://propertydbk.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Property Data Bank is a Japan-listed B2B SaaS provider of the multi-service PDB-Platform — cloud ERP and data tools for real estate, store, document, equipment, and workplace management — serving REITs, property managers, corporate real estate, and retail enterprises in Japan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Management Software

NAICS

Nonresidential Property Managers (531312)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Office Real Estate Asset Management (BPAJAMAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Retail Real Estate Asset Management (BPAJAMAF)

Keywords

• Cloud property management
• Real estate ERP software
• Facility management software
• BIM property integration
• Asset management platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Subscription Cloud Services (@property, @commerce, @knowledge, @cmms, @iwms): Monthly subscription fees based on number of buildings/structures managed (1棟ごとの課金). The company operates on a public cloud SaaS model with over 20 years of continuous service delivery since founding in 2000.
2. Customization and Implementation Services: Optional package services and custom development for specific requirements beyond standard packages, based on 20+ years of accumulated domain knowledge.
3. BPO Services (Document Management): Real estate document management BPO services including workflow design, consulting, document digitization, and cloud storage management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Property Data Bank provides PDB-Platform, a cloud-based SaaS suite for Japanese enterprises managing real estate, retail stores, documents, equipment, and workplaces. The platform comprises five integrated services (@property for asset ERP, @commerce for store management DX, @knowledge for compliant document management, @cmms for equipment maintenance, and @iwms for workspace operations) plus supplementary offerings including BIM integration with Autodesk Revit and GLOOBE Architect, the Speed ANSWER AI sales forecasting tool, and data science consulting for rent and investment optimization.

Product overview

Property Data Bank (プロパティデータバンク) offers PDB-Platform, a unified data platform composed of five core cloud SaaS services built on a shared architecture. The core services are: @property (integrated asset ERP for real estate and property management), @commerce (store development and management DX for multi-store retailers), @knowledge (document management and knowledge storage), @cmms (equipment/facility maintenance management), and @iwms (workspace operations management). These five services share a common data platform and are sold both individually and as bundled solutions. Supplementary offerings include a BIM integration module that connects Autodesk Revit and GLOOBE Architect BIM data into @property/@cmms/@iwms, Speed ANSWER for AI-driven retail site selection, data science consulting services for rent optimization and investment analysis, and real estate document BPO services via subsidiary Property Data Techno Inc.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• @property: Integrated asset ERP cloud service for real estate management - consolidates real estate asset data, enables report generation, analysis, and budget management.
• @commerce
• @knowledge
• @cmms
• @iwms

Products and services

• @property (Integrated Asset ERP) Integrated cloud ERP for real estate and asset management. Centralizes property-related data, reporting, analysis, and budget vs. actual management for REITs, property management companies, corporate real estate departments, and facility management organizations in Japan.
• @commerce (Store Management DX) Cloud-based store management service for retail, food service, and apparel chains. Manages the full store development lifecycle including candidate property aggregation, competitor analysis, GIS-based mapping, and AI-powered sales forecasting for multi-store expansion decisions.
• @knowledge (Document Management DX) Compliant cloud document management and online storage for business documents including contracts and quotes. Features customizable metadata, file-explorer-style interface, and JIIMA electronic invoice scanner certification for e-Document Act and Electronic Record Retention Law compliance.
• @cmms (Equipment Maintenance DX) Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) cloud service for facility and equipment maintenance. Centralizes facility and equipment ledgers, maintenance schedules, complaint tracking, and repair planning, with BIM data integration and automated accounting journal entries.
• @iwms (Workplace Operations DX) Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS) cloud service for cross-functional management of workspace utilization, facility costs, energy consumption, and lease contracts across properties and departments, with BIM visualization and accounting system integration.
• PDB-Platform Unified data platform brand encompassing all five core cloud services with a shared data layer and analytics capabilities, optimizing data-driven business decision-making across all business scenarios for Japanese enterprises.
• Speed ANSWER (AI Sales Prediction) AI-driven retail site selection and new store sales forecasting tool. Uses proprietary prediction models incorporating existing store sales data, GIS data, demographic data, and foot traffic data to streamline new store site selection and opening for retail chains.
• Real Estate Document Management Solution BPO solution for digitizing all real estate paperwork and streamlining document search workflows, including workflow design, consulting, document digitization, and cloud storage management. Provided via subsidiary Property Data Technos Corporation.
• Data Science Services AI-powered data science consulting for real estate using the latest AI technology for optimal rent calculation and investment effect prediction. Delivered by subsidiary Property Data Science Inc. leveraging accumulated real estate data.

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability4 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• TODA Construction Co., Ltd. (東田建設)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 16 July 2026Customer implementing @property with BIM integration at new headquarters building. Demonstrates use case for construction companies integrating building maintenance with real estate management.
• PwC Japan有限責任監査法人 (PwC Japan)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 December 2024Joint seminar on new lease accounting standards (effective April 2027) combining PwC's audit and accounting expertise with Property Data Bank's @property solution for lease asset strategy.
• 福井コンピュータアーキテクト株式会社 (Fukui Computer Architect)coreTechnology or Integration · 31 October 2024BIM integration partnership enabling GLOOBE Architect users to directly import building data into @property, @cmms, and @iwms platforms. This enables comprehensive asset management databases by connecting structural, equipment, space, and renovation data with property management workflows.
• アクセンチュア株式会社 (Accenture Japan)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Joint WEB seminar on CRE strategy covering industrial facilities, office utilization, and real estate transformation. Co-hosted with JFMA support, combining Accenture's consulting expertise with Property Data Bank's real estate DX platform.
• 株式会社フューチャースタンダード (Future Standard)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 November 2023AI/Generative AI partnership leveraging Future Standard's SCORER platform for rapid AI algorithm integration. Focus on adding AI/GenAI capabilities to @property, @commerce, and @knowledge services, as well as utilizing accumulated real estate data through AI analysis.
• プロパティデータサイエンス株式会社 (Property Data Science)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2023100% subsidiary providing AI-powered store sales forecasting and analytics. Speed ANSWER service developed by this subsidiary, integrated with @commerce for multi-store expansion support.
• プロパティデータテクノス株式会社 (Property Data Technos)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2023Subsidiary handling document management BPO operations. 70+ year heritage in real estate document management with expertise in AM/PM operations supporting the document management solution business.
• 清水建設株式会社 (Shimizu Corporation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 April 2020Strategic partnership on construction DX platform for Toyosu development project. @property integrated into Shimizu's Shimz One BIM service for comprehensive building lifecycle management. Shimizu holds 20%+ stake making them a related party.
• Autodesk株式会社 (Autodesk Japan)coreTechnology or Integration · 28 July 2018BIM integration partnership enabling Autodesk Revit models to connect with property management workflows. Joint presentations at Autodesk University and collaborative marketing on BIM-enabled facility management.
• 株式会社KJRマネジメント (KJR Management)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDocument management BPO customer - part of KKR's Japanese real estate fund management operations. Represents enterprise BPO service deployment for major asset managers.
• 株式会社日刊建設通信新聞社 (Kentsu Tsushin)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-sponsored seminar partnership on real estate data science. Joint industry event bringing together academic and business perspectives on real estate DX.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MRI Software: MRI Software is a global provider of real estate software solutions including property management, accounting, and analytics for commercial and residential portfolios. It is a direct peer to Property Data Bank as both sell cloud-based CRE/PM SaaS to property managers, REITs, and investors.
• Planon: Planon is a global IWMS (Integrated Workplace Management System) vendor covering facility, space, and maintenance management. It is directly comparable to Property Data Bank's @iwms and @cmms offerings for corporate real estate and facility management customers.
• Yardi Systems: Yardi is one of the largest property management and real estate investment software vendors globally, with integrated suites for property, asset, and facility management. It directly competes with Property Data Bank in serving PM companies, REITs, and corporate real estate teams, though primarily in North America and Europe.
• AppFolio: AppFolio is a cloud-based property management SaaS provider serving residential and commercial portfolios with AI-powered workflows. It is a direct functional peer to Property Data Bank's @property, sharing a SaaS-driven, vertical-property-management business model, though it operates primarily in the US.
• ARCHIBUS: ARCHIBUS provides IWMS and real estate portfolio management software for facility, space, and lease management. It is a direct peer to Property Data Bank in the IWMS/workspace management segment, with overlapping enterprise CRE and facility management buyers.
• RealPage: RealPage provides AI-enabled software platforms for real estate operators, including property management, asset management, and resident services. It is a direct peer to Property Data Bank in the property management SaaS category, though more oriented to multifamily and US-centric use cases.

Emerging players

• iOFFICE / SpaceIQ: SpaceIQ (formerly iOFFICE) provides workplace and IWMS software focused on space utilization, employee experience, and CRE analytics. It is an emerging peer with partial overlap to Property Data Bank's @iwms offering, particularly for hybrid work and workplace analytics use cases.

Others

• Autodesk: Autodesk is a strategic technology partner via its Revit and BIM Cloud integrations with Property Data Bank. While not a direct competitor, Autodesk's AEC and BIM software overlaps with PDB's BIM-enabled facility management positioning and represents an adjacent ecosystem participant.

Broad incumbents

• Trimble (Manhattan Software): Trimble operates a broad portfolio of construction, BIM, and real estate software including Manhattan Software IWMS. It overlaps with Property Data Bank in BIM-enabled facility and asset management, but as a much larger horizontal technology incumbent rather than a Japan-focused specialist.
• IBM TRIRIGA: IBM TRIRIGA is a broad enterprise IWMS platform for real estate, facility, and asset management, often sold to large multinationals. It competes with Property Data Bank's @iwms and @property modules in enterprise accounts, but as part of IBM's wider software and services portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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