Company

its business transformation and growth through innovative products powered by AI and technology. Our products are designed to solve complex challenges, enhance efficiency, and improve digital experiences.

Leadership

Our leadership team brings together diverse expertise in technology, business, and innovation. United by a shared vision, we're committed to transforming businesses through cutting-edge AI solutions.

Takafumi Endo, Founder and CEO of ROUTE06

Takafumi Endo

Founder / CEO

After working at Development Bank of Japan and Dream Incubator, founded Smarby. Following M&A, became CPO and CMO at STRIPE DEPARTMENT. Established ROUTE06 after serving as EIR at Delight Ventures.

Hitoshi Matsumoto, Co-Founder and Director of ROUTE06

Hitoshi Matsumoto

Co-Founder / Director

After BayCurrent Consulting, managed product development for EC systems, DMP, and data infrastructure at Rakuten and Yahoo! JAPAN. Co-founded ROUTE06 after serving as CTO at STRIPE DEPARTMENT and Development Division Head at Welby.

Tadashi Shigeoka, Co-Founder and Director of ROUTE06

Tadashi Shigeoka

Co-Founder / CTO

Graduated from Kumamoto University Graduate School of Information and Electrical Engineering. Worked on contracted development at WEBIMPACT, then joined Tokyo Otaku Mode's cross-border EC service. Became CTO of ROUTE06 in November 2022.

Kohei Minami, Business Advisor of ROUTE06

Kohei Minami

Executive Officer / CFO

After graduating from Keio University with a degree in economics, he worked at Deloitte Tohmatsu LLC and PwC Advisory LLC before joining Rakuten Group, Inc., where he led and executed M&A, JV investments, and startup investments. In 2022, he joined ROUTE06 Inc., where he is responsible for finance, business development, and marketing as the head of the President's Office. He is a certified public accountant.

Company Information

Key information about ROUTE06, Inc.

Company Name

ROUTE06, Inc.

Location

Marunouchi Kitaguchi Building 9F, 1-6-5 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005

Established

January 2020

Capital

100 million yen

Directors

  • Takafumi Endo (CEO)
  • Hitoshi Matsumoto
  • Tadashi Shigeoka

Business Areas

  • Enterprise Software Services
  • Professional Services

Investors

  • ALL STAR SAAS FUND
  • JAFCO Group
  • Delight Ventures
  • Genesia Ventures
  • Mizuho Capital
  • SMBC Venture Capital
  • Mitsubishi UFJ Capital

Legal Counsel

Anderson Mori & Tomotsune

History

History of ROUTE06, Inc.

2020

ROUTE06, Inc.'s Establishment

Digital Transformation Specialist ROUTE06 Raises 200 Million Yen in Seed Funding

2022

Digital transformation (DX) partner ROUTE06 raised 1.5 billion yen in funding ー Investment in enterprise API development and building a remote-first environment

ROUTE06 Announces Head Office Relocation

2023

Notice of ISMS Certification

ROUTE06 Partners with Mitsubishi Corporation to Develop "PaSS-Portal," a Cloud-Based Order and Quote Platform for Distribution Businesses

2024

ROUTE06 Partners with Mitsubishi Corporation to Develop "step X." - A Next-Generation Order and Delivery Platform for the PVC Industry

Access

Our office is conveniently located in the heart of Tokyo, with easy access from major stations.

Tokyo Office

ROUTE06 Tokyo Office at WeWork Marunouchi

Marunouchi Kitaguchi Building 9F, 1-6-5 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005

contact@route06.com

Access

  • Direct access from Otemachi Station on Tokyo Metro Tozai Line
  • 1-minute walk from Tokyo Station North Exit via underground passage
  • 1-minute walk from Tokyo Station on Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line via underground passage