| 1990-10 |
In October 1990, founder Mamoru Nanamura established Sub & Liminal Co., Ltd., launching a human resources recruitment consulting business. |
| 1990-10 |
Founder Mamoru Nanamura established (株)Sub and Liminal, the predecessor of (株)Septeni Holdings, and launched a human resources recruitment consulting business. |
| 1991 |
Launch of human resources consulting business. |
| 1992 |
Commencement of new graduate recruitment. |
| 1993 |
In 1993, the company launched its DM (direct mail distribution) business, establishing the foundation of the Septeni Group. |
| 1993 |
In 1993, the company started its DM (direct mail distribution) business. |
| 1993 |
Launch of direct marketing business. |
| 2000 |
Launch of internet advertising business. |
| 2000 |
Renamed to (株)Septeni. |
| 2001 |
Listed on the JASDAQ market. |
| 2003 |
Opened Osaka branch office (now Septeni Kansai Branch). |
| 2004 |
Made Trycone Inc. a subsidiary. |
| 2005 |
Established (株)Septeni Crossgate. |
| 2006 |
Transitioned to a holding company structure and changed the company name to (株)Septeni Holdings. |
| 2006 |
The internet advertising business was transferred to (株)Septeni through a spin‑off, and the DM business was transferred to (株)Septeni Direct Marketing through an absorption spin‑off. |
| 2008 |
Third‑party allocation of additional capital to (株)Yahoo. |
| 2009 |
Established MANGO Inc. |
| 2010 |
Established (株)Highscore. |
| 2010 |
Launch of Facebook‑related services. |
| 2012 |
Commenced overseas expansion in the internet advertising business. |
| 2012 |
Established Septeni Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. in Singapore |
| 2012 |
Established Septeni America, Inc. in San Francisco |
| 2013 |
In 2013, the company started its IP platform business (formerly Manga Content Business) focused on planning and developing its own intellectual property. |
| 2013 |
In 2013, the company launched its IP platform business (formerly Manga Content Business) focused on planning and developing its own intellectual property. |
| 2013 |
Established Comicsmart Inc. and launched the IP platform business (formerly Manga Content business) |
| 2013 |
Established BibiBit Inc. |
| 2014 |
Sold the DM business |
| 2014 |
Established Gooddo Inc. |
| 2015 |
Voluntarily adopted International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) |
| 2015 |
Opened a sales office in Beijing |
| 2016 |
Emerging Market Ranking 4th |
| 2016 |
Established TowaStela Inc. |
| 2016 |
Acquired shares of Lion Digital Global LTD through Septeni Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. and made it a subsidiary |
| 2016-09 |
Implemented International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) from the fiscal year ending September 2016. |
| 2016-09 |
Implemented International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) from the fiscal year ending September 2016. |
| 2017 |
Emerging Market Ranking 5th |
| 2017 |
Established Septeni Ad Creative Inc. |
| 2017 |
Established DelightTube Inc. |
| 2018 |
Emerging Market Ranking 6th |
| 2018 |
Established Miragos Inc. |
| 2018 |
Established SignCoSign Inc. |
| 2018 |
Entered into a capital and business alliance agreement with Dentsu Inc. (now Dentsu Group Inc.) |
| 2019-01 |
Since January 2019, the company has been advancing a business partnership with the Dentsu Group. |
| 2019 |
Emerging Market Ranking 3rd |
| 2019-01 |
Since January 2019, the company has been advancing a partnership with the Dentsu Group, accelerating group growth through both organic business expansion and this collaboration. |
| 2019 |
Established Septeni Incubate Inc. |
| 2020 |
Emerging Market Ranking 1st |
| 2020 |
Established PERF Inc. |
| 2020 |
Established LIVAND Inc. |
| 2020 |
Established AlphaBlue Inc. |
| 2021 |
Established Septeni Data Solutions Inc. |
| 2021 |
Established Human Asset Research Institute Inc. |
| 2021 |
Established Qzil.la Inc. |
| 2022 |
Made a subsidiary of Dentsu Group Inc. |
| 2022 |
Made a subsidiary of Dentsu Direct Inc. |
| 2022 |
Made Dentsu Digital Inc. an affiliate under the equity method. |
| 2023 |
Mitsunori Sato, who served as our company's representative director until 2023, launched an internet advertising business as a new venture. |
| 2023 |
Established 3RD GEAR Inc. |
| 2024 |
In 2024, the company set 'Focus & Synergy' as its mid-term theme, aiming for further growth under a new management structure. |
| 2024 |
From 2024 to 2025, we set "Focus & Synergy" as our mid‑term theme and aim for further growth under a new management structure. Under the leadership of the newly appointed representative director, Yuichi Kanno, we will transition to a collective leadership system while focusing on existing businesses centered on digital marketing and creating "synergy" within the group, within businesses, and between businesses. |
| 2024 |
Change of CEO and renewal of management structure. |
| 2024 |
Made Comic Smart Inc. an affiliate under the equity method. |
| 2026 |
In 2026, the company aims for VISION 2030 'Value Maximizer' and has formulated and announced a new mid-term management plan. |
| 2026 |
In 2026, we aim for VISION 2030 "VALUE MAXIMIZER" and formulate a new mid‑term management plan. We will create 10 billion yen in operating profit by 2030 and become a company that balances high growth and high returns. We have formulated and announced the FY2026‑2028 mid‑term management plan toward VISION 2030. We will deepen and explore our businesses, aiming to be a partner that walks alongside customers in enhancing corporate value. |
