PLAID, Inc. is a Japanese company that creates and manages KARTE, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform designed to enhance customer experiences. Furthermore, it oversees the development and operation of two distinct digital publications: Shopping Tribe, which caters to the e-commerce sector, and XD, dedicated to insights into customer experience. Established in 2011, the firm's headquarters are located in Tokyo.
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プレイド is a saas company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. It is publicly listed (4165) with a market capitalisation of $180.3M. Xcout recorded 149 job postings from プレイド in the last 90 days, naming tools such as Salesforce, Databricks, NetSuite.
Xcout recorded 149 job postings from プレイド in the last 90 days, from a hiring record Xcout has kept since June 2026.
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Based on 95 job postings in the last 8 weeks (10 Aug – 4 Oct 2026), compared with 197 startup technology companies.
This describes a hiring pattern — how often プレイド’s job postings ask for AI skills, and how that changed against the previous 8 weeks, ranked among its peers. It says nothing about the company’s products or performance.
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Operating within Japan and across international markets, BPLATS,Inc. specializes in providing subscription-based solutions. A central component of its offerings is the Bplats platform, a comprehensive ecosystem designed to connect suppliers with sales outlets and facilitate all aspects of subscription management for large enterprises, encompassing everything from contractual agreements and transaction processing to billing. Furthermore, the company extends its services to include publishing and advisory functions. BPLATS, Inc. was established in 2006, with its corporate headquarters located in Tokyo, Japan.
PLAINER Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that serves innovative firms with software solutions and recently raised ¥400 million in a Series A funding round.
Scala, Inc., founded in Tokyo in 1991, delivers Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and Application Service Provider (ASP) solutions primarily focused on enhancing communication between corporations and individuals throughout Japan. The company organizes its operations into five distinct divisions: IT/AI/IoT/DX Business, Customer Support Business, HR & Education Business, EC Business, and Incubation & Investment Business. The IT/AI/IoT/DX Business segment is dedicated to developing and implementing digital transformation (DX) services, including initiatives for local governments and the financial sector, as well as creating digital platforms that leverage the "xID" app, which links to the My Number Card. Within the Customer Support Business, the company offers consultancy services, particularly for call centers and related operations. The HR & Education Business encompasses diverse services such as recruitment support for new graduates, specifically targeting athletic and female students, alongside planning and executing relevant events like information sessions and career seminars. This segment also provides childcare and educational services, operates sports schools for children, manages sports events, offers online sports education, and assists with the recruitment of foreign professionals. The EC Business unit manages an e-commerce platform for buying and selling pre-owned trading card games (TCG), which also features detailed game walkthroughs. Lastly, the Incubation & Investment Business concentrates on identifying, executing, and engaging in investments, in addition to business development and immigration support services. The company previously operated as Fusion Partners Co. before officially rebranding to Scala, Inc. in December 2016.
Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, CS-C.Co.,Ltd. was established in 2011. The company specializes in delivering integrated marketing tools as a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model to clients across Japan. Among their specific offerings are the platforms C-mo and C+.
Dai Corporation provides 'Bカート', a BtoB e-commerce and order-processing cloud platform designed to streamline business transactions and DX in Japan.
Startia Holdings, Inc. is an information technology enterprise with operations spanning both Japan and international markets. The company provides a comprehensive array of digital marketing solutions, which include marketing automation platforms, application development software, web creation tools, content management systems (CMS), augmented reality (AR) development utilities, and document/e-book management software. Additionally, Startia Holdings offers a broad portfolio of IT infrastructure products and services. These encompass end-to-end support, office equipment such as multifunction machines and copiers, business communication systems, network installation and maintenance, power supply, optical internet services, web development and promotional activities, cloud infrastructure deployment and management, office design, flat-rate printing, office relocation assistance, security cameras, commercial air conditioning, LED lighting, air purification systems, and electronic circuit breakers. Established in 1996 in Tokyo, Japan, the company was initially known as Startia, Inc., and rebranded to Startia Holdings, Inc. in April 2018.
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