ライフサポート株式会社

What ライフサポート株式会社 does

ライフサポート株式会社 (Life Support Co., Ltd.) is a Japanese privately-held residential energy systems distributor and installer founded on May 25, 2011, by CEO Takeshi Matsuyama (松山武史). The company designs, distributes, sells, and constructs all-electric home solutions integrating solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, eco-cute heat pump water heaters, IH (induction heating) cooking stoves, electric wire and cable, and battery storage systems. All core technologies are sourced from major Japanese and global manufacturers — Panasonic, Kyocera, CSI Solar, and Hanwha Q CELLS for solar PV modules; Mitsubishi Electric, Panasonic, Daikin, and Hitachi for heat pump water heaters and IH cooktops; and Nichicon, CIC Solar, Kyocera, Panasonic, and XSOL for battery storage. The company holds three Osaka Prefecture licenses covering construction business (No. 146726), real estate transactions (No. 62322), and secondhand goods dealing (No. 622350193705), which together enable direct installation, resale, and property-related capability.\n\nThe company operates a dual B2C/B2B go-to-market from its Osaka headquarters (Yodogawa-ku) and Tokyo branch (Chiyoda-ku), serving the Kansai and Kanto regions of Japan. The primary customer segment is residential homeowners seeking to install solar panels and all-electric appliances for cost reduction, energy self-sufficiency, and environmental sustainability. A secondary B2B channel distributes products wholesale to a network of 22+ named enterprise customers spanning construction companies (株式会社ハジメ, 株式会社栄住産業, 株式会社大松), trading and distribution firms (ユアサ商事株式会社, 泉州電業株式会社, 株式会社たけでん, 株式会社シナネン), financial services groups (オリックス株式会社, 株式会社オリエントコーポレーション, 株式会社アプラス), and energy specialists (株式会社NTTスマイルエナジー, ネクストエナジー・アンド・リソース株式会社, 株式会社ラプラス・システム). Revenue streams comprise solar system sales and installation (one-time hardware plus service), eco-cute and IH product sales, wire and cable wholesale, and system design and total-support professional services. The sales motion is direct, sales-led, and delivered via website inquiries and phone consultations; there are no retail storefronts, marketplace listings, or franchise models.\n\nFinancial scale is modest: the company employs 12 people and reported revenue of ¥1.225 billion in FY2025 (April 2025 fiscal year-end), up from ¥335 million in FY2012. Registered capital is ¥3 million. The company is privately held with no external funding rounds, no public listing, no M&A activity, and no disclosed AI/ML capabilities. Marketing presence is web-based and minimal, centered on the corporate site (support-l.com) and direct phone outreach.

Name

ライフサポート株式会社

Legal name

ライフサポート株式会社

Website

https://support-l.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ライフサポート株式会社 (Life Support Co., Ltd.) is a Japanese residential energy systems distributor and installer serving homeowners and B2B customers across Kansai and Kanto with solar PV, eco-cute heat pump water heaters, IH cooktops, battery storage, and electrical cable products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Energy Systems Distribution

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRAOAFAJ

HVAC, Water Heaters & Indoor Air Quality Distribution

Consumer Products & Retail/Wholesale, Distribution & Category Management/Home, Furniture & Home Improvement Distribution

SECONDARYHSAOAGAA

Residential HVAC System Installation (Furnace/AC/Heat Pump)

Home & Personal Services/Plumbing, Electrical & HVAC Services/HVAC Installation & Replacement

Keywords

• Solar power systems
• Heat pump water heaters
• Induction cooking heaters
• Battery storage systems
• Electrical cable distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Osaka

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Solar Panel System Sales and Installation: Sale and installation of photovoltaic solar panel systems to residential and commercial customers. Revenue is generated through product sales, system design fees, and construction/installation services — a one-time hardware + service model with total solution delivery.
2. All-Electric Home Product Sales: Sale of eco-cute (heat pump water heaters) and IH cooking heaters as standalone or bundled products. These are distributed to both end customers and B2B customers (construction companies, trading companies). Revenue from product sales, likely with installation services in some cases.
3. Wire & Cable Wholesale: Wholesale distribution of electrical wire, cable, and related materials to construction firms and other businesses. This is a straightforward product distribution revenue stream.
4. System Design and Total Support Services: System design, sales, and construction total support — providing engineering and project management services for solar and all-electric system installations. Professional services component bundled with product sales.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Life Support Co., Ltd. is a Japanese distributor and installer of residential energy systems, offering total support from system design through wholesale supply, sales, and construction. The company distributes and installs solar photovoltaic power generation systems, eco-cute heat pump water heaters, IH induction cooking heaters, battery storage systems, and electric wire and cable products, sourced from major manufacturers including Panasonic, Kyocera, Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, and Hitachi. It serves both residential homeowners (B2C) directly and B2B customers including construction companies, trading companies, and energy firms across Japan.

Product overview

ライフサポート株式会社 is a distributor and installer of residential energy systems, offering a portfolio of five core product categories: (1) 太陽光発電システム (solar photovoltaic power generation systems) that convert sunlight to electricity via modules, connection boxes, power conditioners, and meters; (2) エコキュート (heat pump water heaters) that use ambient air temperature to efficiently produce hot water at approximately 1/3 the energy of conventional electric heaters; (3) IHクッキングヒーター (induction cooking heaters) delivering ~90% thermal efficiency without open flame; (4) 蓄電池 (battery storage systems) for storing solar-generated electricity and providing backup power; and (5) 電線ケーブル (electric cables) supporting electrical infrastructure. The company distributes branded products from Panasonic, CIC Solar, Kyocera, CSI Solar, Hanwha, Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, Hitachi, Nichicon, Diamond & Zebra, and XSOL. The business model encompasses system design, wholesale distribution, sales, installation, and total support services for residential and commercial energy needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Solar Power Generation Systems (太陽光発電システム) Complete solar photovoltaic power systems that convert sunlight into electricity, including modules, connection boxes, power conditioners, distribution panels, and metering equipment. Available for both surplus power sales and full grid supply, with brands from Panasonic, Kyocera, CIC Solar, CSI Solar, and Hanwha. Targeted at residential homeowners and commercial installers.
• Eco-cute Heat Pump Water Heaters (エコキュート) Heat pump water heaters that use ambient air temperature to efficiently produce hot water, utilizing off-peak electricity rates for cost-effective operation. Reduce hot water energy consumption to approximately 1/3 compared to conventional electric water heaters. Brands from Mitsubishi Electric, Panasonic, Daikin, and Hitachi. Designed for residential all-electric home systems.
• IH Induction Cooking Heaters (IHクッキングヒーター) Induction heating cooking stoves that use magnetic force to directly heat cookware, delivering approximately 90% thermal efficiency with quick heat-up times and enhanced safety compared to gas or traditional electric cooking surfaces. Brands from Mitsubishi Electric, Panasonic, and Hitachi. For residential all-electric home applications.
• Electric Wire and Cable (電線ケーブル) Electric wire and cable products distributed and sold to support electrical infrastructure installations, primarily to B2B customers including construction companies and trading firms.
• Battery Storage Systems (蓄電池) Battery storage systems for storing solar-generated electricity and providing backup power during grid outages or nighttime use. Brands from Nichicon, CIC, Diamond & Zebra, Kyocera, Panasonic, and XSOL. Targeted at residential and commercial energy self-sufficiency applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Revenue grew from ¥3.35億円 (FY2012) to ¥12.25億円 (FY2025), a 3.7x increase over 14 years.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• 長州産業株式会社minorOthersSolar panel manufacturer listed as a business customer. LongShine (Chuguy) is a major solar cell and module manufacturer. Life Support purchases and resells their solar products.
• 長府工産株式会社minorOthersListed as a business customer. Chofu Kosan is involved in solar-related manufacturing and construction support.
• ユアサ商事株式会社coreOthersMajor Japanese electrical equipment and material trading company with extensive nationwide distribution network. Yasua Shoji is a key B2B customer and distribution partner for wire, cable, and electrical products.
• 株式会社ハジメminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConstruction and installation company that receives solar panels, eco-cute, and IH products from Life Support for use in residential construction projects.
• 株式会社栄住産業minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConstruction/installation company serving as a B2B customer for solar and all-electric products.
• 泉州電業株式会社minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWire and cable specialist distributor. Sendsum Denkyo serves as a key wholesale customer for electrical wire and cable products.
• 株式会社ラプラス・システムminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a B2B customer. Laplace System appears to be involved in solar or energy-related services.
• Panasonic (パナソニック株式会社)coreOthersMajor Japanese electronics manufacturer supplying solar panels, eco-cute heat pump water heaters, and IH cooking heaters sold by Life Support. A key supplier across all three main product categories.
• 京セラ株式会社 (Kyocera)coreOthersKyocera is a leading Japanese solar cell and module manufacturer. Listed as a key supplier of solar photovoltaic panels on the products page.
• CSI Solar (シ辣斯能原)minorOthersCSI Solar (Canadian Solar subsidiary) is a globally active solar panel manufacturer. Listed as a solar panel brand on the products page.
• Hanwha Q CELLS (ハンフォーレキス)minorOthersHanwha Q CELLS is a major Korean solar panel manufacturer. Listed as a solar panel brand on the products page.
• 三菱電機株式会社 (Mitsubishi Electric)coreOthersMitsubishi Electric supplies eco-cute heat pump water heaters and IH cooking heaters to Life Support across two product categories.
• ダイキン工業株式会社 (Daikin)minorOthersDaikin supplies eco-cute heat pump water heaters. Listed as a product supplier on the eco-cute section of the products page.
• 株式会社日立製作所 (Hitachi)minorOthersHitachi supplies eco-cute units and IH cooking heaters. Listed as a product supplier for both eco-cute and IH product categories.
• 日本蓄電器工業株式会社 (Nichicon)minorOthersNichicon is a Japanese manufacturer specializing in capacitors and energy storage systems (ESS/batteries). Listed as a battery storage product supplier.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Sharp Corporation: Major Japanese electronics and solar manufacturer with residential PV systems and energy solutions. Competes broadly in the same residential all-electric and solar market where Life Support operates, with much larger scale and direct-to-customer reach.
• Kyocera Corporation: Major Japanese electronics and solar manufacturer producing PV modules, residential energy systems, and storage. A core upstream supplier of Life Support, and a broad incumbent competing indirectly through direct installer/retail channels and its own residential solutions portfolio.
• Panasonic Corporation: Global electronics and housing equipment conglomerate that is Life Support's largest cross-category supplier (solar, eco-cute, IH, storage). Competes indirectly via Panasonic's own residential all-electric solution sales channels and brand presence.
• Mitsubishi Electric Corporation: Major Japanese appliance and HVAC manufacturer supplying eco-cute heat pump water heaters and IH cooktops to Life Support, and competing via its own residential all-electric appliance and energy solutions business.
• Choshu Industry Co., Ltd. Established Japanese solar PV manufacturer supplying modules and residential systems. Already a Life Support supplier/counterparty, and competes in the broader residential solar and all-electric market through both distribution and its own installer network.

Direct peers

• Eco Style Co., Ltd. Tokyo-based residential solar installer and PPA provider in Japan that designs, finances, and installs rooftop PV systems for homeowners — directly comparable to Life Support's residential solar + all-electric home solution business, with a similar one-stop B2C/B2B go-to-market.
• Looop Inc. Japanese renewable energy company offering residential solar PV systems, storage, and energy services. Comparable to Life Support as a multi-brand residential energy installer/distributor operating across multiple product categories in the Japanese market.
• XSOL Co., Ltd. Japanese solar system manufacturer and integrator with residential PV, storage, and O&M offerings. Overlaps Life Support's distribution and installation scope across solar and battery storage; also a named partner/customer in the Life Support network.
• Next Energy & Resources Co., Ltd. Japanese solar PV distributor and integrator handling modules, inverters, and storage for residential and commercial customers — directly overlapping Life Support's solar distribution and B2B supply role, and already named as a Life Support counterparty.
• NTT Smile Energy, Inc. NTT Group energy services subsidiary offering residential solar, storage, and smart energy solutions in Japan. Comparable to Life Support as a residential all-electric/solar solutions provider, and named in Life Support's own customer/partner roster.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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