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PERSOL Holdings Startup Programs & Corporate Open Innovation Analysis Software & Data · Enterprise Technology

The PERSOL (Person) group consists of a wide range of companies in over 90 domestic and overseas companies, including staffing, recruitment, recruitment advertisement, IT outsourcing and design development. In order to realize the vision of the group "To the growth and creation infrastructure of people and organizations", they are working comprehensively to solve the problems of labor and employment. "PERSOL (Personal)" is a new brand that was born in July 2016. The origin of the brand name is "People grow up through work (PERSON) and solve social issues (SOLUTION)." They support the growth of working people and have a desire to aim for a shining future.
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In StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index, PERSOL Holdings ranks #267 globally and #19 in Japan. It ranks #30 in the Software & Data industry and #20 in the Enterprise Technology subindustry.

Global
Corporate Startup Activity Index
#267
Industry
Software & Data
#30
Subindustry
Enterprise Technology
#20
National · Japan
Corporate Startup Activity Index
#19
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Key metrics

PERSOL Holdings Startup Activity Metrics

PERSOL Holdings has supported 41 startups through programs and investments, with those companies raising a combined $851 million over the last ten years. The company currently operates 3 active startup programs.

Overview

Explore PERSOL Holdings's investments, startup programs, and corporate open innovation activity

PERSOL Holdings has deployed more than $231 million in startup investments through Persol venture partners and partnership programs, strengthening its position as one of the leading innovation-driven corporations globally.

The company currently runs 3 active startup programs supporting 41 startups worldwide across industries such as Ecommerce & Retail, Edtech, Energy & Environment, and Hardware & IoT. Its venture arm Persol venture partners has invested in over 17 startups.

The corporate-innovation activity is concentrated in Software & Data, Ecommerce & Retail, and Hardware & IoT, categories where PERSOL Holdings's scale provides outsized leverage to early-stage startups.

Activity breakdown

Where PERSOL Holdings-associated startups operate

Sector, HQ-city and program-location breakdowns for the startups associated with PERSOL Holdings. Unlock the full breakdown with StartupBlink Pro.

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Programs & CVC

PERSOL Holdings Startup Programs and Corporate Venture Capital initiatives

PERSOL Holdings engages startups through 3 active programs, supporting 41 startups in total based on our database.

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Persol Holdings — Corporate Self
Corporate Venture / Investment
Investment Program
14 startups
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Persol Innovation Fund
Corporate Venture / Investment · est. 2015
Investment Program
"Persol Innovation Fund invests in HR tech startups improving the future of work and talent management."
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Persol venture partners
Corporate Venture / Investment
Investment Program
17 startups
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List of Startups

Top startups associated with PERSOL Holdings

PERSOL Holdings's top 5 associated startups have raised 41% of the $851 million raised in the last ten years across all 41 associated startups, led by Axelspace at $89.9 million. PERSOL Holdings is associated with 41 active startups. Persol venture partners supports the largest number of startups, with 17 associated startups.

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Startups associated with PERSOL Holdings
StartupSB ScoreIndustryHQ cityLink Type to CorporationLinked via
TimeTreeTimeTreeSB 589Software & DataShibuya CityProgram InvestmentPersol Innovation Fund
WorkIndiaWorkIndiaSB 588Software & DataMumbaiDirect InvestmentPersol Holdings — Corporate Self
Glints Pte. Ltd.Glints Pte. Ltd.SB 566Software & DataSingapore CityDirect InvestmentPersol Holdings — Corporate Self
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Corporate Startup Activity Index · 2025

Global Corporate Open Innovation Rankings

Explore the top 372 corporations in StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index. PERSOL Holdings ranks #267 globally and #19 in Japan. It accounts for 0.2% of the measured corporate startup activity in the Software & Data industry and 0.9% of the activity generated by corporations in Japan. Unlock more granular data on each corporation with StartupBlink Pro.

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