TOKYO – February 5, 2025 – Zaimo Inc. (Tokyo, Japan), a company developing Zaimo.ai, an AI-powered financial modeling and financial management platform for CFOs of startups, today announced it has successfully closed a seed funding round of approximately $640K USD. The round was co-led by Delight Ventures and DEEPCORE, with participation from Chiba Dojo Fund, East Ventures, and prominent angel investors.Addressing Modern Challenges in Financial ManagementZaimo is on a mission to "Empower Everyone with Financial Management Capabilities." The company is developing Zaimo.ai to address these needs, providing CFOs of startups with an AI-powered platform where they can easily create and manage robust, data-driven Excel-style financial plans directly within the Zaimo.ai platform. This approach facilitates easy forecasting and helps drive faster growth, enhancing traditional spreadsheet-based workflows with AI and collaborative features rather than simply replacing them.In today's volatile global landscape, marked by rapid AI advancements, shifting political climates, and increasing geopolitical risks, businesses face unprecedented uncertainty. This environment demands more flexible and rapid decision-making in financial management. However, traditional tools like spreadsheets, while familiar, often fall short when used in isolation, proving cumbersome for agile data integration and hindering swift, accurate decision-making. This can lead to missed growth opportunities and reliance on specialized, often scarce, personnel.Zaimo.ai is being built to tackle these challenges head-on, offering an AI agent that supports and will ultimately automate key financial management tasks. The newly acquired funds will be instrumental in enhancing Zaimo.ai's core financial planning and financial performance management features, significantly advancing its AI agent capabilities. This investment will also bolster the development team, accelerating the creation of a sophisticated AI financial management co-pilot.Underscoring its commitment to driving AI adoption in financial management within Japan, Zaimo Inc. also announced its membership in the Japan Business Federation (Keidanren) as of February 3, 2025.Zaimo.ai: Current Status and Future OutlookZaimo.ai is already empowering users with its beta version, which simplifies the creation of data-driven, Excel-style financial plans and financial performance tracking – key elements for enabling easy forecasting and driving faster growth for startups. A key feature of this release is an AI agent designed to assist users, even those without prior experience, in building comprehensive financial plans. A free two-week trial is currently available for interested users.Looking ahead, Zaimo plans to introduce advanced AI-driven features, including automatic parameter setting for financial plans and automated financial performance analysis and report generation by the AI agent. The ultimate vision is for Zaimo.ai to become the global standard for next-generation financial management platforms, with its AI agent supporting the full spectrum of financial management tasks.To fuel its growth, Zaimo is actively recruiting talented individuals to lead product development, business development, and organizational scaling. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the company's recruitment page.Funding Details and AllocationAmount Raised: Approximately $640K USDMethod: Equity financing (Third-party allotment of shares)Lead Investors: Delight Ventures, DEEPCOREParticipating Investors: Chiba Dojo Fund, East Ventures, Angel investorsUse of Funds:Enhancing financial planning and financial performance management featuresAdvancing AI agent capabilitiesStrengthening the development team (e.g., hiring engineers skilled in TypeScript and AI)Supporting international expansion initiativesInvestor CommentsTomoko Namba, Managing Partner, Delight Ventures: "The domain of financial planning and financial performance management DX that Zaimo is tackling is vast and compelling, though highly competitive. What truly sets Zaimo apart is CEO Takumi Kojo's relentless drive and thirst for knowledge. His proactive approach and commitment to embracing new technologies are exceptional. We are thrilled to embark on this journey with him."Toshiki Miyake, Senior Director, DEEPCORE: "We believe 'Zaimo.ai' has the potential to significantly improve operational productivity and support high-value strategic tasks in financial management. Mr. Kojo's firsthand experience in corporate planning and financial management is clearly reflected in the platform's meticulous design. We are committed to supporting the expansion of this innovative solution."Takaki Ishii, General Partner, Chiba Dojo Fund: "Having known Mr. Kojo since his time at STRIVE, I've always been impressed by his profound insights into financial management. When I learned about his new venture at the intersection of generative AI and financial management, I felt compelled to invest. We look forward to supporting Zaimo through our vibrant entrepreneur community."Takumi Watanabe, Angel Investor & Certified Public Accountant: "Having supported numerous companies in financial planning and budget management, I found 'Zaimo.ai' to be a platform that directly addresses many of the challenges I've witnessed firsthand. Mr. Kojo's passion and commitment to this field are palpable, and I believe this AI agent will significantly enhance financial decision-making and analytical capabilities for businesses."Zaimo Inc. Leadership CommentsKangsoo Kim, AI Advisor (Director, Matsuo Institute Inc.): "'Zaimo.ai' is a groundbreaking solution that simplifies financial management through AI, empowering executives and financial officers to focus on critical strategic tasks. The platform's design, deeply rooted in Mr. Kojo's real-world experiences, ensures its practical applicability. As AI continues its rapid evolution, we anticipate 'Zaimo.ai' will remain at the forefront, consistently supporting corporate growth with its AI agent."Takumi Kojo, CEO, Zaimo Inc.: "We are incredibly excited to secure this funding from such esteemed investors, bringing us a significant step closer to realizing our vision of a transformative financial management AI agent. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to our users, investors, collaborators, team members, and families for their unwavering support. We are committed to delivering an unparalleled financial management experience powered by AI, thereby contributing to corporate growth and broader economic development. Our ambition is to establish 'Zaimo.ai' as a global standard in the field of financial management."About Zaimo Inc.Zaimo Inc. is a Tokyo-based technology startup dedicated to "Empowering Everyone with Financial Management Capabilities." The company develops Zaimo.ai, an AI-powered financial modeling and financial management platform for CFOs of startups. Zaimo.ai enables users to easily create and manage robust, data-driven Excel-style financial plans directly within the platform, facilitating easy forecasting and driving faster growth.Contact: https://lp.zaimo.ai/contact