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Lancers Inc.

ランサーズ株式会社Lancers, Inc.Alias
Ticker
Listed market
TYO
Country
Japan
Employees (consolidated)
350
Related companies
31
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Basic information

BASIC
Head office
9F, TOKYU REIT Shibuya R Building, 3-10-13 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0002, Japan
Chief executive
Yosuke Akikusa
Capital
897,000,000  (8 100 million)
Employees (non-consolidated)
141 people
Employees (consolidated)
350 people
Start date
2008-04-01
End date
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Websites

1 DOMAINS
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Business

6
Freelance Talent Platform BusinessRecruitment AgencyConsultingSystem SolutionsAI SolutionsSkill Development
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Related companies

31 COMPANIES
Company name Group Parent Subsidiary Customer Supplier Alliance Bank Shareholder
Iritec Corporation
Group
Parafuto Co., Ltd.
Group
Lancers One Solution Inc.
Group
LifeWork Style Lab Inc.
Group
Crossed Digital Inc.
Group
Quantum Corporation
Group Subsidiary
YMFG Growth Partners Inc.
Group
Cyclo Marketing Co., Ltd.
Group
MENTA Inc.
Group
Marui Group Co., Ltd.
Group Customer
Lancers Strategic Consulting Co., Ltd.
Group
Lancers Agency Inc.
Group
Lancers Philippines, Inc.
Group
Lancers phillipines,Inc.
Group
IT Media Inc.
Customer
en Corporation
Customer
Logly Inc.
Customer
Sony Corporation
Customer
Nissou Nifty Co., Ltd.
Customer
Panasonic Corporation
Customer
Persol Career Co., Ltd.
Customer
LINE Yahoo Corporation
Customer
TOKYO TOWER Co., Ltd.
Customer
Istyle Co., Ltd.
Customer
All About Inc.
Customer
Kakaku.com Inc.
Customer
MyNavi Co., Ltd.
Customer
Mixi Inc.
Customer
Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd.
Customer
KDDI社
Alliance
インテリジェンス社
Alliance
Names without a link are companies not yet registered in OpenBizGraph
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Network

NETWORK
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History

141 EVENTS

Establishment of REIT Inc.Sources

Release of 'AddClips'Sources

Established REET co.ltdSources

Released ‘Add Clips’Sources

Opening of REIT Official WebsiteSources

Opened REET Official siteSources

Release of 'Lancers'Sources

Released ‘Lancers’Sources

Relocation to KamakuraSources

Relocated in KamakuraSources

Release of 'Lancers Affiliate'Sources

Released ‘Lancers affiliate’Sources

Release of 'Lancers Task'Sources

Released ‘Lancers task’Sources

Great East Japan Earthquake Fundraising ProgramSources

Raised fund-raising packs for the Great East Japan EarthquakeSources

Release of 'Lancers Time-based'Sources

Released ‘Lancers Jikan-sei’ (Lancers time charge)Sources

Release of 'Lancers Expert'Sources

Released ‘Lancers expert’Sources

Name change to Lancers Inc.Sources

Changed the corporate name to Lancers Co.LtdSources

Release of 'Lancers Magazine'Sources

Released ‘Lancers magazine’Sources

Received 'Chairman's Award' at the 13th Telework Promotion AwardSources

Joint research with the University of TokyoSources

Prized ‘the chairman award’ in the 13th of Telework forwarding awardSources

Conducted a cooperative study with Tokyo UniversitySources

Conducted a third-party share issuance.Sources

Allocated new shares to a third partySources

Moved headquarters from Kamakura to Shibuya.Sources

Renovated 'Lancers'.Sources

Relocated the head office from Kamakura to ShibuyaSources

Renewed ‘Lancers’Sources

Released 'Lancers My Team'.Sources

Released ‘Lancers my team’Sources

Released 'Lancers for Business'.Sources

Formed a business partnership with Intelligence.Sources

Released ‘Lancers for business’Sources

Had business tie-up with Intelligence CorporationSources

Formed a business partnership with KDDI.Sources

Business tie-up with KDDISources

Conducted third-party share issuance and concluded a capital business partnership.Sources

Allocated new shares to a third party and tied capital and business allianceSources

Hosted 'Lancer of the Year 2015'.Sources

Broadcasted the first TV commercial in the crowdsourcing industry.Sources

Held ‘Lancers of the Year 2015’Sources

Broadcasted first TV commercial as crowdsourcing businessSources

Acquired global crowdsourcing platform 'designclue'.Sources

Bought out global crowdsourcing company ‘designclue’Sources

Released the corporate account service 'Enterprise'.Sources

Released corporate account service ‘Enterprize’Sources

Launched the local government service 'Area Partner Program'.Sources

Started service for local government ‘Area partner program’Sources

Established Lancers' first overseas local corporation 'Lancers Philippines, Inc.'.Sources

Established first overseas affiliated company ‘Lancers phillipines,Inc’Sources

Established the 'New Working Style' LAB in Shibuya.Sources

Released the skill and service e-commerce market 'Lancers Store'.Sources

Newly established laboratory of ‘Atarashii-Hatarakikata (New ways of working)’Sources

Released ‘Lancers’ store’ which is EC market of skills and servicesSources

Opened a Fukuoka branch.Sources

Opened Fukuoka branchSources

Released the content marketing and creator management system 'Quant'.Sources

Released contents marketing and creator management system ‘Quant’Sources

Established a joint venture 'Crossed Digital Co., Ltd.' with Sega Networks.Sources

Established joint business venture xseed-digital co.ltd with SEGA NetworksSources

Obtained a patent for the 'Quant' creator evaluation technology.Sources

Patented of ‘Quant’ creator scoring techniqueSources

Established a Quality Improvement CommitteeSources

Set the committee for quality improvementSources

Conducted joint research with Kyoto UniversitySources

Established subsidiary QUANT Inc.Sources

Did a cooperative study with Kyoto UniversitySources

Established affiliated firm ‘Quant corperation’Sources

Obtained certification in the Sharing Economy Certification SystemSources

Obtained certification scheme of sharing-economy certification systemSources

Launched professional talent service Lancers TopSources

Started service of professional talents ‘Lancers top’Sources

Professional talent service 'Lancers top' launchedSources

Made Parafort Inc. a group companySources

PARAFT became our group companySources

Concluded a 1 billion yen third‑party allotment capital increase and capital business partnershipSources

Allocated new shares to a third party and tied capital and business alliance in total amount one billion yenSources

Partnered with online lending service Credit EngineSources

Had business alliance with online finance service credit engineSources

Developed freelance credit card FreCaSources

Developed ‘FreCa’, credit card for freelancerSources

Developed the credit card 'FreCa' for freelancers.Sources

Launched Freelance Basics to enable virtual corporation for freelancersSources

Started ‘Freelance Basics’ which realize the virtual demutualization of freelancersSources

Launched 'Freelance Basics', which enables freelancers to become virtual corporations.Sources

Signed club sponsorship agreement with FC TokyoSources

Tied sponsorship agreement with FC TokyoSources

Established joint venture with Persol and launched on‑demand matching platform SharefulSources

Established joint business venture with PERSOL HOLDINGS CO.,LTD. and started on-demand matching platform ‘shareful’Sources

Launched skill‑exchange feature Skill Package for buying and selling business experienceSources

Launched Lancers Enterprise, a service for large corporationsSources

Made Cyclo Marketing Inc. a group companySources

Started automatic transaction facility ‘skill package’ for sale and buy the business experienceSources

Started service for large corporations ‘Lancers Enterprise’Sources

CycloMarketing inc. became our group companySources

Launched the 'Skill Package', a skill trading feature that allows buying and selling of business experience.Sources

Initiated #RecruitmentStop project to update hiring valuesSources

Started ‘#Saiyo-yameyo’ project which updates the value of hiringSources

Renamed group company Parafort to Lancers Agency Inc.Sources

Changed the corporation name of PARAFT our group company to ‘Lancers Agency corpoeation’Sources

Listed on Mothers on the day of Freelance (December 16th) (securities code: 4484)Sources

Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Mothers market on Freelance Day (December 16) (ticker: 4484).Sources

Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Mothers market on Freelance Day (December 16) (ticker: 4484)Sources

Listed on Mothers on the day of Freelance (December 16th) (securities code: 4484)Sources

Held ‘Lancer of the Year 2020’ which is online TV program featuring the ways of working.Sources

Hosted online TV show Lancer of the Year 2020 focused on work stylesSources

Held ‘Lancer of the Year 2020’, an online TV program featuring the ways of working.Sources

Launched Smart Management support service for new corporate governance methodsSources

Started introduction support service of ‘smart managing’ which is new approach of managing organization for the enterprises.Sources

Launched the Lancers Assistant telephone proxy service.Sources

Co-launched a course for freelancers in partnership with Globis Business School.Sources

Started ‘Lancers’ assistant answering service’Sources

Offered the learning program for freelancers with Globis graduate school of business administrationSources

Launched the Online BPO Center.Sources

Started ‘Online BPO Center’Sources

Absorbed Cyclo Marketing, a group company.Sources

Made Iritek Co., Ltd. a group company.Sources

Absorbed group company CycloMarketing Inc.Sources

iritec corpoeation became our group companySources

Renamed the group company Iritek to MENTA Co., Ltd.Sources

Changed the corporation name of iritec our group company to ‘MENTA corpoeation’Sources

Made Workstyle Lab Inc. a group company.Sources

Work Style Lab, Inc. became our group companySources

Absorbed Lancers Agency, a group company.Sources

Absorbed group company Lancers Agency company.Sources

Absorbed Workstyle Lab, a group company.Sources

Absorbed group company Work Style Lab, Inc.Sources

Entered a capital and business alliance with Marui Group Inc. and Growth Partners Inc.Sources

Capital and Business Alliance with Marui Group Co., Ltd. and Growth Partners Co., Ltd.Sources

Entered the AI agent business. Launched 'Lancers RakuaPo AI', a sales support service for enterprises.Sources

Launched 'Lancers AI University', a new learning platform that empowers individuals with AI.Sources

Established Lancers Strategic Consulting Co., Ltd., a strategic consulting subsidiary.Sources

Entering the AI agent business. Launching “Lancers Rakapo AI,” a sales support service for businesses.Sources

Lancers AI University Launches: A New Learning Platform Empowering Individuals Through AI.Sources

Established strategic consulting subsidiary “Lancers Strategic Consulting Co., Ltd.”Sources

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News

10 ARTICLES

Impact of the Side-Job Awareness Survey for Public Officials and System ReviewSources

Lancers conducted a survey on side-job and part-time work awareness among national and local public officials. While awareness of the system is low, about 40% expressed a positive attitude toward side jobs and part-time work. Enhancing understanding of the system and establishing support structures are required.

Lancers, New Business Team to Present at IT Trend EXPO 2026 SpringSources

Nakashima and Tokikuni from Lancers' new business team will present at IT Trend EXPO 2026 Spring, held online on March 6, 2026. They will discuss the future of human-in-the-loop in a session titled "Why Now, Lancers is Challenging Sales Tech?"

YouTube Customer Acquisition Strategy Seminar for Construction and Renovation IndustrySources

Lancers Inc.'s seminar introduced how to use YouTube for customer acquisition and improving the quality of business negotiations. 25% of inquiries come via YouTube, with a conversion rate reaching 94%. Experts will explain how to build a "Showroom-style YouTube pathway."

Seminar on Customer Acquisition Strategies in the AI Era: Gaining Referrals on YouTubeSources

The seminar, scheduled for February 12, 2026, will explain how small and medium-sized enterprises can avoid competition in the AI route and increase their fan base by leveraging YouTube. It will introduce the efforts of AI DEMOCRA PJ, which supports AI implementation, as well as new strategies for operational efficiency and customer acquisition.

Building Trust and Increasing Sales with YouTube StrategySources

Lancers Inc. introduces a video strategy that transforms YouTube from a simple company introduction to a trust-building tool. The free webinar explains specific cases and strategies that significantly increased inquiries and sales, providing professional content. This reveals the behind-the-scenes success story where free benefits applications increased by 400% and sales by 200%.

January 29 Seminar: Enhancing 1-on-1 Satisfaction and Preventing Turnover with AISources

The seminar by Lancers Inc. introduces ways to utilize AI to resolve communication breakdowns and prevent turnover. Aiming to improve the effectiveness of 1-on-1 meetings, which is a challenge for many companies, the content focuses on AI implementation support and training to enhance operational efficiency and build trust.

SNS Strategy Achieving 45,000 Followers in Just One Year After Starting YouTubeSources

A webinar hosted by Lancers Inc. introduces a social media strategy that achieved 45,000 subscribers in just one year after starting YouTube. Mr. Nana explains a case where the "teach for free" method resulted in 30 million views and doubled conversion rates. The webinar offers effective SNS design techniques for business owners and marketing professionals, even in niche genres.

Secrets to 10x Sales Growth Shared by Rakuten Award-Winning EC ManagerSources

In the seminar featuring Mr. Kappei Ko, real-life examples of growth from several million yen in monthly sales to ten times that amount and methods of product planning that increased the proportion of new customers from 20% to 35% will be explained. It provides concrete know-how useful for EC businesses struggling with advertising costs and competition measures, and also introduces strategies for the Rakuten Super SALE.

AI Utilization Business Improvement Seminar on January 30thSources

In this webinar, engineer Kenji Kikuchi will introduce specific cases of AI utilization for business efficiency and waste reduction. Participants will learn practical methods to eliminate unnecessary tasks and maximize business value. The aim is to shorten time spent on inquiries and email responses, allowing focus on core business activities.

IT & SaaS Company Successful Outbound Case StudySources

Lancers Inc. webinar introduces a specific case where an IT & SaaS company, previously relying on inbound marketing and hitting a sales ceiling, improved their appointment rate to over 6.0% and succeeded in creating business negotiations by devising competitive list design and appeal strategies.

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Public records

GOV
National Tax Agency basic information6021001024617
Source: National Tax Agency Corporate Number Publication Site, basic three itemsSources
Trade name
ランサーズ株式会社
Trade name (kana)
ランサーズ
Name in English
Corporation type
301
Address
〒150-0002 東京都渋谷区渋谷3丁目10番13号
Postal code
1500002
Prefecture code
13
City code
113
Address outside Japan
Prefecture in English
City in English
Address outside Japan in English
Corporate number assignment date
2015-10-05
Update date
2024-01-17
Change date
2024-01-09
Registry closure date
Reason for registry closure
Successor corporate number
Details of the change
令和6年1月1日東京都渋谷区渋谷三丁目10番13号株式会社ワークスタイルラボ(9010401083857)を合併
Latest record
1
Excluded from search
0
Processing type
71
Correction type
0
Trade name image ID
Address image ID
Sequence number
2157840
METI gBizINFO6021001024617
Source: gBizINFO (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry)Sources
Corporate number
6021001024617
Trade name
ランサーズ株式会社
Trade name (kana)
ランサーズ
Trade name (alphabet)
Registry closure date
Reason for registry closure
Registered address
東京都渋谷区渋谷3丁目10番13号
Postal code
1500002
Prefecture
東京都
Prefecture code
13
City or district
渋谷区
City code
113
Street address
渋谷3丁目10番13号
Organisation type
301
Processing type
71
Correction type
0
Status
Representative
代表取締役社長 CEO 秋好 陽介
Capital
55000000
Employees
126
Employees (male)
Employees (female)
Business summary
Website URL
Year founded
Business category
Date established
2008-04-01
Unified government qualification - grade
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Unified government qualification - business items
301|302|303|304|305|306|307|308|309|310|311|312|313|314|315
Update date
2026-04-27
Key information
6021001024617
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