The round was led by existing shareholders, including Cool Japan Fund (Overseas Demand Expansion Organization) and Taiwan’s National Development Fund, alongside new investors such as ZUU & De Capital Fund, Chang Hwa Venture Capital, and Darwin Ventures. The funds will be used to support mergers and acquisitions, expand its presence in Asian markets (including Japan), enhance AI applications, and drive digital transformation (DX) in the tourism industry.
Since its founding in 2014, KKday has centered its diverse travel booking services in Japan and Taiwan. With the resurgence of travel demand in the post-pandemic era, the platform achieved a record-high monthly transaction volume in August 2024. Its reservation management system, rezio, designed for tourism operators, has been adopted by over 1,000 tourism businesses in Japan, with cumulative usage reaching 9.5 million transactions. It has also been implemented for the digital management of attractions such as the Nikko Toshogu Shrine (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Mount Fuji climbing routes, improving visitor experiences and operational efficiency.
In the Japanese market, KKday has partnered with leading local platforms such as Jalan (a hotel booking service) and Tabelog (a restaurant reservation platform) to extend its offerings to foreign tourists visiting Japan. In 2022, KKday also acquired the Japanese experience booking platform Activity Japan, accelerating its market expansion in the region. Looking ahead, KKday plans to intensify its investments in the Japanese market to cater to the growing demand from international travelers and further advance digital transformation in the tourism sector across Asia.
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