クロノス株式会社

What クロノス株式会社 does

クロノス株式会社 (Xronus Inc.) is a privately held Japanese micro-company founded on March 7, 2011, headquartered in Osaka (中央区材木町1-6, 第12新興ビル606号). The firm operates a diversified portfolio spanning four loosely connected business lines: WEB consulting and systems development, e-commerce site construction and operations, smartphone application development, and proprietary consumer product sales. As of the source data the company has 7 employees, no disclosed funding, no parent company, and no subsidiaries, operating primarily in the Kansai region of Japan.

The digital services business offers web consulting, content development, systems development, and e-commerce site construction across Japan's major marketplaces (Rakuten, Yahoo Shopping, Amazon Japan, Ponpare Mall), targeting small and mid-sized businesses via a website inquiry form. The mobile application arm publishes 10+ apps on Google Play, including the Find Difference puzzle series (11 variants), a Kyoto Prefecture mascot collaboration (京都めぐり-間違い探し-), the HID search BOT utility, and a library of Japanese/English vocabulary and idiom learning apps. The consumer products arm includes the XRONUS FIELD proprietary bicycle brand (in-house designed road and cross bikes for beginners) and exclusive Japanese distribution rights for TOTEM, a Chinese bicycle brand.

In September 2016 the company launched hA Cure Mist, a hypochlorous acid water sterilization and deodorization line sold via monthly subscriptions (¥9,800/month business; ¥8,800/month family), supplemented by retail spray SKUs (1000ml desktop, 500ml spray, 300ml Pet Cure Mist) distributed through proprietary stores and Amazon Japan. Revenue mechanics combine professional services fees, recurring subscriptions, hardware sales (bicycles, disinfectant products), and marketplace commissions across Rakuten, Amazon Japan, Ponpare Mall, and Google Play. Customer segments are fragmented across SMB digital-services clients, hygiene-conscious Japanese households (infants/elderly/pet owners), and entry-level cyclists — with no anchor enterprise customer disclosed.

Name

クロノス株式会社

Legal name

クロノス株式会社

Website

https://xronus.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Short description

クロノス株式会社 is a privately held Osaka-based Japanese company founded in 2011 that provides web consulting, e-commerce site construction, smartphone app development, and proprietary consumer products including hypochlorous acid disinfectant subscriptions (hA Cure Mist) and bicycles (XRONUS FIELD, TOTEM).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Web Consulting and E-commerce Services

NAICS

Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing (336991), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541)

SIC

Motorcycles, Bicycles & Parts (3751)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRAMAHAL

Bike Online Retail & Omnichannel Specialists

Consumer Products & Retail/Sporting Goods & Outdoor Retail/Cycling & Bike Retail

SECONDARYCRAMABAH

Cycling & Bike Retail (Sales, Service & Accessories)

Consumer Products & Retail/Sporting Goods & Outdoor Retail/Sporting Goods Generalist Retail

Keywords

• Web consulting services
• Ecommerce site development
• Mobile application development
• Hypochlorous acid disinfectant
• Brand bicycle distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Osaka

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. hAキュアミスト subscription service: Monthly subscription rental service for hypochlorous acid water delivery, including fogger rental and refill solution delivery to businesses and households
2. Bicycle sales (XRONUS FIELD, TOTEM): Sale of imported and domestically sold bicycles under proprietary brands XRONUS FIELD and TOTEM; sold through their own shop and limited shops on e-commerce platforms
3. hAキュアミスト product sales: Direct sale of hypochlorous acid water products (1000ml, 500ml, 300ml spray bottles) through own store and Amazon Japan marketplace
4. WEB consulting and systems development: Professional services for web consulting, content development, and system development for business clients
5. EC construction and operation services: E-commerce site building, store setup support, and ongoing operational management for shopping mall and self-owned EC sites

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

クロノス株式会社 provides web consulting, content development, systems development, and e-commerce site construction and operation services to small and mid-sized businesses in Japan, alongside proprietary mobile applications on Google Play. The company also develops and sells its own branded products including XRONUS FIELD bicycles (with exclusive Japan distribution of TOTEM bicycles) and the hA Cure Mist hypochlorous acid water disinfectant line via its own e-commerce sites and major Japanese marketplaces.

Product overview

クロノス株式会社 operates a diversified business spanning web consulting, content development, systems development, e-commerce services, and product sales. Core service offerings include EC site construction supporting major Japanese marketplaces (Rakuten, Yahoo, Amazon, Ponpare Mall) with consulting and marketing strategy, and smartphone application development. Product portfolio includes hAキュアミスト (hypochlorous acid water sterilizing/deodorizing products), XRONUS FIELD bicycles (road bikes and cross bikes), and a library of 15+ educational and puzzle mobile applications on Google Play including the Find Difference series, HID検索BOT, and Japanese/English language learning apps. The company also operates the 限定ショップ e-commerce brand selling limited edition products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• XRONUS FIELD: Company's proprietary bicycle brand. Planning, design, and specification design are all done in-house. Provides low-priced products for beginners. Focuses on city riding and women's sports bikes.
• hAキュアミスト
• キュアミスト
• Petキュアミスト
• 限定ショップ

Products and services

• hA Cure Mist (hAキュアミスト) Hypochlorous acid water-based disinfectant and deodorizer products sold as direct-purchase spray/desktop bottles and as a monthly subscription delivery service (fogger rental plus refill solution) for businesses and households. Includes a dedicated Pet Cure Mist variant for pet odor and hygiene use.
• XRONUS FIELD brand bicycles Proprietary bicycle brand covering road bikes and cross bikes with all planning, design, and specification engineering handled in-house. Targeted at beginners and city cyclists seeking affordable low-price entry-level sports bicycles.
• TOTEM brand bicycles (exclusive Japan distribution) Exclusive Japan distribution of the TOTEM bicycle brand from China's second-largest bicycle manufacturer, with Italian-designed styling and competitive price points. Sold via Rakuten, Amazon Japan, Ponpare Mall, and the company's own shop.
• Gentei Shop (限定ショップ) Limited edition product e-commerce brand selling through the company's own website genteishop.jp and via Rakuten, Amazon Japan, and Ponpare Mall Limited Shops. Products include bicycle accessories and branded items.
• EC construction and operation services (EC構築・代行運用) E-commerce site building, setup support, and ongoing operational management service for client businesses. Supports major Japanese shopping malls (Rakuten, Yahoo Shopping, Amazon) and proprietary EC site development. Includes consulting, site design, SEO optimization, and web marketing strategy.
• Application development service (アプリ開発サービス) Smartphone application development service covering games, social networking services, web production, business systems, mobile sites, and large-scale internet systems. Includes content consultation and implementation for client projects.
• HID Search BOT (HID検索BOT) Android mobile application available on Google Play providing HID search functionality.
• Kyoto Meguri - Machigai Sagashi (京都めぐり-間違い探し-) Find-the-difference puzzle game featuring Kyoto's official mascot character Mayumaro, developed in collaboration with Kyoto Prefecture. Players tap to find 5 differences between two images.
• Find Difference game series (vol.1-10 + Xmas'12) Series of 11 find-the-difference puzzle games available on Google Play. Players find 5 incorrect spots by tapping, aimed at brain activation and concentration improvement.
• Educational language learning mobile apps (Super Four-character Idioms 500, Super English Idioms Junior 1500, Super English Idioms 1000, Super English Vocabulary 2200, Academick STAR, Starari W, Starari I) Suite of Japanese and English language learning Android applications published on Google Play, covering four-character idioms, English idioms, and English vocabulary.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TOTEM (Chinese manufacturer)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor relationship for TOTEM brand bicycles in Japan. TOTEM is the second largest bicycle manufacturer in China, with sales expanding in Europe and Italy. Xronus is the only distributor in Japan handling this brand. The design is handled by Italian designers, offering stylish color schemes at competitive price points.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Giant Bicycles: Giant is a global bicycle manufacturer and brand owner with proprietary product lines and direct-to-consumer retail, closely matching Xronus's model of designing/branding bikes (XRONUS FIELD) and distributing third-party brand bikes (TOTEM). Both target broad consumer segments across road, city, and entry-level categories.
• Trek Bicycle Corporation: Trek is a leading proprietary bike brand with global retail and direct online sales. Like Xronus, Trek combines proprietary brand development with multi-channel distribution and targets both beginner and enthusiast cyclists through differentiated product tiers.
• Specialized Bicycle Components: Specialized is a premium proprietary bike brand with strong direct-to-consumer and dealer channels. It parallels Xronus's approach of owning brand identity and spec design while distributing through both owned e-commerce and marketplace/retail partners.
• Canyon Bicycles: Canyon is a German direct-to-consumer bike brand with strong online sales and proprietary design. Its online-first, omits-the-middleman model closely mirrors Xronus's omnichannel approach (own site + Rakuten + Amazon + Ponpare Mall) for selling XRONUS FIELD and TOTEM bikes.
• Wiggle (CRC): Wiggle is a global online cycling retailer selling multiple bike brands and accessories through its own e-commerce platform. Xronus's Limited Shop presence on Rakuten, Amazon, and Ponpare Mall alongside its own genteishop.jp storefront is a smaller-scale analog of Wiggle's online multi-brand bike retail model.
• Marin Bicycles: Marin is a California-based bike brand with proprietary design and dealer + DTC distribution. Its product mix of road, cross, and fitness bikes targeting casual/commuter riders parallels XRONUS FIELD's positioning for entry-level Japanese cyclists seeking affordable sports bikes.

Regional players

• Bridgestone Cycle: Bridgestone Cycle is a major Japanese bicycle manufacturer with deep domestic retail presence. As a regional incumbent, it competes directly with Xronus's XRONUS FIELD brand for Japanese city and entry-level cyclists but operates at vastly greater scale and brand recognition.
• Panasonic Cycle Technology: Panasonic Cycle Tech is a Japanese bicycle manufacturer with strong domestic brand recognition in city, electric-assist, and family bikes. As a regional incumbent, it competes with Xronus in the Japanese entry-level and city cyclist segment that XRONUS FIELD targets.
• KhodaaBloom: KhodaaBloom is a Japanese independent bicycle brand with proprietary design focused on road and cross bikes, targeting entry-level to mid-range Japanese consumers. It directly parallels XRONUS FIELD in market positioning, proprietary design approach, and Japan-only distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Decathlon: Decathlon is a global sporting goods retailer with proprietary bike brands (B'Twin, Triban, Riverside) covering entry-level to enthusiast cyclists. As a broad incumbent, it overlaps with Xronus's positioning in affordable, beginner-friendly bikes and accessories, though at vastly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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