What VOST does

VOST is a privately held Japanese technology services company headquartered in Tokyo that delivers integrated DX, AI, and CAD education, consulting, and marketing services to enterprise customers in manufacturing, construction, and adjacent industrial verticals. Founded in 2015 as 3D Works Co., Ltd. and rebranded to VOST inc. in 2018, the company operates three divisions: a Development (consulting) division that executes AI consulting, PoC development, and DX project implementations; an Education division that delivers seminars, e-learning via the GETT Proskill platform, and certified training programs across CAD, AI, IoT, and emerging generative AI tools; and a Marketing division that runs eight owned-media properties and provides B2B lead generation. Its technology stack centers on the GETT umbrella brand consolidating Proskill (education), Development (consulting), Marketing, Media, and Store (software distribution) into a unified offering, supplemented by proprietary platforms including the GETT Proskill e-learning site and specialized media such as CAD研 and DX/AI研. VOST monetizes through a mix of individual course fees, enterprise training contracts, project-based and retainer consulting engagements, B2B media and lead-generation services, and software distribution markups, generating an estimated annual revenue in the $10M-$25M range from a base of 80 personnel (including contractors) across offices in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and New York. The company has trained a cumulative 10,000+ manufacturing and construction enterprises, holds METI Re-Skill and MHLW subsidy certifications for its E資格 deep-learning preparation course, and is an Autodesk Authorized Training Center and JDLA member.

Name

VOST

Legal name

株式会社VOST（英文名称：VOST inc.）

Website

https://vost.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Short description

VOST is a Japanese DX, AI, and CAD education and consulting firm serving enterprise manufacturing, construction, and infrastructure clients with integrated training, technical consulting, and marketing services through its GETT umbrella brand and proprietary e-learning platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technical Training and DX/AI Consulting

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Other Computer Related Services (541519), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Enablement & Adoption Services (Change Management, Adoption, Champions) (BPAEANAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Enterprise Content Management (ECM) Suites (HDAEAGAB)

Keywords

• CAD training services
• AI consulting services
• Digital transformation education
• Enterprise technology training
• Industrial DX consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo (Koto Ward)

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Education & Training Services: Revenue generated from DX/AI training programs, CAD seminars, e-learning courses, and professional certification preparation. Courses are offered both in-person at training centers (Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya) and online. Pricing ranges from per-course fees to annual subscriptions through the GETT Proskill platform. Includes instructor-led seminars, self-paced e-learning, and enterprise-wide training contracts.
2. Consulting & Development Services: AI consulting, DX project consulting, and custom software development services. Consultants perform needs diagnosis, system design, prototype development, vendor coordination, and full implementation. Revenue is project-based or retainer-based for ongoing consulting engagements.
3. Marketing & Media Services: Digital marketing services, lead generation, SEO optimization, website management, and media content creation for B2B clients. Revenue generated through service contracts, media advertising fees, and lead generation fees.
4. Software & Tool Distribution: Distribution of professional software tools (CAD, CAM, CAE, AI/IoT tools) for manufacturing and construction companies through an online store model. Revenue from software sales, licensing, and distribution markups.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

VOST provides integrated DX and AI enablement services for Japanese manufacturing and construction companies through three divisions: Development (DX/AI consulting and custom software/PoC development), Education (CAD, AI, IoT, DX, CG seminars plus the GETT Proskill e-learning platform), and Marketing (digital marketing, SEO, lead generation, and proprietary industry media portals). Its signature offering is the GETT comprehensive technical support service that bundles education, consulting, marketing, media, and software distribution into a single integrated package for enterprise clients.

Product overview

VOST operates as a comprehensive technology services company with a multi-product portfolio centered around the GETT umbrella brand. The core offering consists of GETT (総合技術支援サービス), an integrated technical support platform with 5 pillars: Proskill (education), Development (consulting), Marketing, Media, and Store. The education division offers GETT Proskill e-learning platform covering DX training, AI education, CAD seminars, and professional certification preparation. The consulting division provides AI development/PoC services, technical consulting, and project management support. The marketing division operates specialized industry media platforms (CAD研, DX/AI研, BIM/CIM研, Factory DX研, IoT研) and provides lead generation services. Additional services include metaverse platform hosting, HR/job placement services (Job Tech), and IoT/cloud infrastructure training. The company focuses on making advanced technologies accessible without black-boxing, emphasizing practical skills acquisition across manufacturing, construction, and technology sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GETT: 製造業・建筑业向け総合技術支援サービス。5つのソリューション（Proskill、Development、Marketing、Media、Store）をワンストップで提供。
• GETT Proskill
• キャド研
• DX/AI研
• BIM/CIM研
• CG/空間デザイン/ゲーム開発研
• 工場DX研
• AI資格ナビ
• IoT研
• BIZROAD
• Job Tech

Products and services

• GETT Comprehensive Technical Support Service (GETT 総合技術支援サービス) Integrated one-stop technical support platform for manufacturing and construction companies combining education, consulting, marketing, media, and software distribution under the GETT brand.
• GETT Proskill E-Learning Platform Self-service online learning platform providing 50+ courses in CAD, AI, DX, IoT, and CG with both individual subscription access and corporate bulk licensing for enterprise training.
• AI Consulting Services (AIプロジェクトサービス) AI project consulting service for enterprise DX covering AI project planning, AI introduction strategy, and implementation support aimed at manufacturing and construction firms.
• AI Development and PoC Services (AI受託開発) Custom AI development and Proof of Concept services including source code implementation, Docker and GPU learning environment setup, and production deployment for enterprise clients.
• AI Training Programs (AI研修) AI training programs including E資格 (Deep Learning certification) preparation, G検定 preparation, AI engineer development, machine learning/deep learning seminars, and generative AI training covering ChatGPT, Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot.
• CAD Training Seminars Professional CAD training covering AutoCAD, Autodesk Fusion, SOLIDWORKS, Revit, Jw_CAD, Onshape, BricsCAD, IJCAD, and 3D CAD qualification exam preparation delivered as in-person seminars and online courses.
• IoT Seminars IoT training programs covering Internet of Things implementation, sensor integration, edge AI, and connected device development for industrial applications.
• Cloud Infrastructure Training (AWS)

Quantifiable outcome

• Trained over 10,000 companies (10,000社以上) in manufacturing and construction sectors through DX/AI education programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability12 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• GETT (総合技術支援サービス)coreOthers · 1 August 2025VOST launched GETT as a comprehensive technical support service integrating five solutions: Proskill (education), Development (consulting), Marketing, Media, and Store. This represents an internal consolidation of VOST's service offerings under one brand for the manufacturing and construction sectors.
• NPO法人 AEFA アジア教育友好協会supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2020VOST partners with NPO AEFA (Asia Education Friendship Association) to provide education support in Asia, specifically helping build school infrastructure and support school operations to elevate educational standards and living standards in Asian communities.
• NPO法人 未来デザイン会議supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020VOST partners with NPO Mirai Design Kaigi (Future Design Council) to provide STEAM education support for elementary school teachers, helping nurture children into competitive talents for the IT society.
• 栗原 聡 (Professor, Keio University / Visiting Professor, UEC AI Frontier Research Center)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2015Professor Akira Kurihara serves as Technical Advisor to VOST, holding positions at Keio University Faculty of Science and Technology and as Visiting Professor at UEC's AI Advanced Research Center. Provides academic guidance and research direction for AI consulting and education services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• DATUM STUDIO: Japanese data science and AI consulting firm providing analytics platform services and corporate AI training. Comparable on the data/AI consulting and education intersection, though with less focus on manufacturing/construction verticals.

Broad incumbents

• Coursera for Business: Enterprise arm of Coursera, offering curated online courses including AI, data science, and engineering tracks from universities and companies. Comparable as an alternative channel for the same corporate upskilling budgets VOST targets.
• AVANT: Japanese consulting firm specializing in enterprise management systems, BI, and DX implementation. Comparable as a larger, more established DX consulting alternative that competes for the same Japanese enterprise transformation budgets.
• Udemy Business: Global enterprise learning platform with a deep technology catalog, including AI, CAD, and DX courses. A broad incumbent in the same enterprise e-learning category as GETT Proskill, but with global scale and English-first content.
• Pluralsight: Global enterprise technology skills platform covering cloud, AI/ML, and software development with skill assessments and hands-on labs. A broader incumbent alternative to GETT Proskill for enterprise technology training.
• ABEJA: Listed Japanese AI company combining AI consulting, platform products (ABEJA Platform), and enterprise digital transformation services. Comparable on the AI consulting/DX side of VOST's business at significantly larger scale.

Direct peers

• AVILEN: Japanese AI consultancy and education firm delivering corporate AI training, E資格対策 courses, and custom AI/DX consulting. Directly comparable to VOST's combined AI training + consulting + E資格 positioning.
• SkillUp AI: Japan-based practical AI/DX education company offering e-learning courses and corporate training programs, including E資格 and G検定 preparation. Overlaps directly with VOST's certified AI training portfolio.
• キカガク (Kikagaku): Japan-focused AI and DX education provider offering online courses, corporate training, and AI consulting. Closest functional peer to VOST's Proskill e-learning and AI研修 offerings, with similar emphasis on Japanese enterprise upskilling.

Others

• 製造DX.com / MONO-X (e.g., FUJI SOFT, TechnoPro): Larger Japanese engineering services and 製造DX enablers that overlap with VOST's manufacturing DX training and IoT consulting at the talent-deployment and integration layer, rather than direct course delivery.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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