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Ababa: Recruitment platform in Japan providing HR technology solutions, connecting pre-vetted university students with companies for new graduate employment.
Ababa is a Tokyo and Osaka-based human resources technology company that operates a specialized recruitment platform connecting university students who were rejected at the final interview stage with other hiring employers. The business-to-business platform allows companies to scout pre-vetted candidates through either a performance-based success fee or a flat-rate subscription model. Operating within the Japanese new graduate recruitment sector, the system facilitates entry-level employment matches across various industries. The service currently supports a user base of tens of thousands of registered students and serves over 1,500 client companies ranging from small enterprises to large corporations. In April 2024, the company secured approximately 400 million yen in Series A funding backed by investors including Chiba Dojo Fund, W ventures, and i-nest capital. Ababa was founded in 2020 by Masaki Nakai.
Ababa has raised $13.5M across 5 funding rounds.
Ababa has raised $13.5M in total across 5 funding rounds.
Ababa has raised $13.5M in total across 5 funding rounds.
Ababa's investors include Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Keiichiro Fujita, 坂本竜.
Ababa has raised $13.5M across 5 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $8.0M Series B in January 2026.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2026 | $8.0M Series B | ||
| Mar 21, 2024 | $2.5M Series A Extension | Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation | |
| Jan 29, 2024 | $1.7M Series A | ||
| Mar 1, 2023 | $880K Pre-Series A | ||
| Feb 8, 2022 | $520K Other Equity | Keiichiro Fujita, 坂本竜 |