Akari Hosho, a Japanese elder-care support company, raised US$1.71 million in the first close of its Series A round. Boost Capital led the investment. Existing investors Incubate Fund and Kanpo NEXT Partners also participated.
Funding and acquisition
The company reported total funding of more than US$3.85 million after the round. It acquired the guarantor business of Kenshin-kai in October 2026. Akari Hosho called that deal the first large-scale merger between elder-support providers in Japan.
Company context
Akari Hosho was founded in July 2024 by lawyer Yuki Shimizu. It operates across 17 locations in Japan. The company serves older adults who do not have family members to act as guarantors.
What the service does
The company acts as a guarantor when older adults enter hospitals or care facilities. It works with lawyers, judicial scriveners, and care managers. Akari Hosho also provides nighttime contact and emergency support.
Akari Hosho plans to use the Series A capital to strengthen its nationwide operations and pursue further acquisitions. Japan has more than 9 million single-elderly households, a figure expected to exceed 10 million by 2040. More than 90% of care facilities require a guarantor during admission.