Real Estate Data Platform Live Search Raises Over 100 Million Yen in Series C Funding

Overview of the Funding

Minato Investment Inc. has completed an investment in Live Search Inc. through its operated Fund No. 2. This funding marks Live Search's Series C round, with the investment amount exceeding 100 million yen. This is the first investment exceeding 100 million yen made by the "Minato Fund," making Minato Investment the largest investor in this round.

About Live Search Inc.

Live Search Inc. is a proptech company that provides a real estate photography service called "Req," a property data platform named "Stockplace," and a tenant application known as "Tours" for real estate companies. Operating under the mission of "cataloging real estate information," the company provides end-to-end support ranging from property photography and floor plan creation to data management and utilization. Its services are currently available across 16 prefectures nationwide.

Purpose of Funding and Future Outlook

This funding round consists of equity through a third-party allotment of shares and debt financing. The raised capital will be used to fund the nationwide expansion and service enhancement of the property data infrastructure promoted by the company. Through a framework where individual investor-centric funds support a startup's growth round, Live Search aims to further accelerate its business expansion.