U-ZERO Raises ¥950M Seed Round

U-ZERO Raises ¥950M Seed Round

U-ZERO, a Tokyo, Japan-based AI startup that provides comprehensive support for employee engagement transformation, has raised ¥950 million (approximately $6.6M) at the first close of its seed round.

The round was backed by Masao Hirano, Allen Miner, Mike Eberhard, Fujitsu Ventures Limited, and Global Hands-On VC Co., Ltd.

The company will use the funding to enhance its AI products, strengthen its hiring and organizational capabilities, and expand its sales and marketing initiatives.

U-ZERO is an HRTech and AI company that provides a SaaS platform to help organizations improve employee engagement, gather and analyze employee feedback, and strengthen workplace culture through data-driven insights and organizational consulting. Its platform combines AI technology, consulting, and employee empowerment to support feedback management, enabling businesses to build more engaged and productive workforces. Founded in 2024, the company aims to improve employee engagement across Japan through technology-driven organizational transformation.

Funding Details

Company: U-ZERO Co., Ltd.

Raised: ¥950M

Round: Seed

Funding Date: June 3, 2026

Investors: Masao Hirano; Allen Miner; Mike Eberhard; Fujitsu Ventures Limited; Global Hands-On VC Co., Ltd.

Company Website: https://www.u-zero.com/

Software Category: HRTech / Employee Engagement / AI SaaS