Tsukuruie Discusses the Impact of Shikikin Half: A Growth Strategy to Enhance Capital Efficiency

Background of the Case Study Release

When leasing, relocating, or renewing contracts for offices and retail spaces, security deposits amounting to several months' rent can immobilize critical cash reserves, presenting a major hurdle for seed-stage and growing startups. Nisshoho Co., Ltd. has recently published a case study interview detailing the implementation of its security deposit reduction service, "Shikikin Half," by Tsukuruie Co., Ltd., a company specializing in startup support.

Service Value and Implementation Impact

"Shikikin Half" is a service that reduces a tenant's security deposit burden by 50% to as much as 0% by having Nisshoho guarantee an amount equivalent to the deposit to the property owner. Mitsuhiko Odo, a director at Tsukuruie who was interviewed, praised the fact that security deposits do not need to be tied up even upon contract renewal. He noted that the enhanced "ease of moving in" represents a significant value for business operations.

Utilization as a Rational Management Strategy

As a professional in startup support, Tsukuruie's case study demonstrates a model for leveraging real estate guarantees not merely as a cost-cutting measure, but as a financial strategy that influences growth velocity. This mechanism, which also manages risk for property owners, holds the potential to become a more rational and standard choice within the future startup ecosystem.

Expansion of Related Services

In addition to its guarantee services, Nisshoho operates "Growth Office," an office search site tailored for startups, and "OFFICE SELECT," a platform for finding shared and rental offices. Through both guarantees and property search capabilities, the company supports the provision of office environments optimized for corporate growth.