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 / 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 / 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 / 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
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.
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
ROUTE06 Partners with Mitsubishi Corporation to Develop "PaSS-Portal," a Cloud-Based Order and Quote Platform for Distribution Businesses
Access
Our office is conveniently located in the heart of Tokyo, with easy access from major stations.
Tokyo Office

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