knewit Raises 290 Million Yen in Total Funding to Structure Logistics Tacit Knowledge with AI and BPO

Funding Overview

knewit Inc. has announced the completion of its Pre-Series A funding round through a third-party allotment of shares, with existing investor KUSABI (KUSABI Fund No. 1 Investment Limited Partnership) acting as the underwriter. This latest round brings the company's total funding to 290 million yen.

About knewit Inc.

knewit specializes in optimizing "transaction execution operations"—ranging from procurement to delivery—for trading companies and manufacturers. Founded by CEO Naoya Ogawa and other members with extensive hands-on experience in trading firms, the company addresses traditionally siloed and highly personalized operational workflows. It offers a comprehensive solution combining proprietary products, AI agents, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), and consulting.

Purpose of Funding and Future Outlook

The newly raised capital will be primarily allocated toward the following initiatives:

• Expanding and optimizing the execution framework for transaction execution operations
• Enhancing and integrating product features centered around AI agents
• Recruiting and developing talent responsible for implementation
• Driving market expansion, with a primary focus on the steel distribution sector

knewit has positioned FY2027 as a pivotal year for deepening its expertise in the steel distribution market. The company aims to accelerate the standardization and automation of complex logistics operations—which require product-specific decision-making—while seamlessly co-existing with customers' on-site and core legacy systems.

Investor

• KUSABI Fund No. 1 Investment Limited Partnership