SmartHR

An introduction to the services provided by SmartHR, Inc.

An introduction to the services provided by SmartHR, Inc.’s group companies.

SmartHR, Inc. released “kiji,” a library compatible with the e-Gov API, and develops SmartHR, a back-office system for people and organizations.

SmartHR, Inc. announced that SmartHR, a back-office system for people and organizations, is officially available.

SmartHR, Inc. won the Grand Prize at TechCrunch Tokyo 2015 and develops SmartHR, a back-office system for people and organizations.

News page for SmartHR, Inc.

Policy page on preventing harassment of job applicants and other candidates at SmartHR, Inc.

Company profile page for SmartHR, Inc.

Company information page for SmartHR, Inc.

Page explaining how SmartHR, Inc. handles data.

Page introducing SmartHR, Inc.'s brand initiatives.

The page is a contact page for SmartHR, Inc.

Executive team page for SmartHR, Inc.

Guidelines for addressing customer harassment at SmartHR, Inc.

SmartHR, Inc. develops SmartHR, a back-office system for people and organizations, and aims to create a society where everyone can work comfortably, healthily, and happily.

Page about the external transmission of user information at SmartHR, Inc.

Privacy policy page for SmartHR, Inc.

Information security policy page for SmartHR, Inc. and the SmartHR Group.

Japanese HR software company SmartHR delays its Tokyo IPO to at least 2027 due to investor concerns over valuation. The company, backed by private equity firm KKR, faces pushback from prospective buyers over pricing expectations. Bloomberg reports that valuation disagreements have prompted the postponement of the planned public offering.

Jul 2026Private Equity WireNews article

SmartHR acquires Crossbit, the operator of the **Rakushift** cloud platform, to expand its workforce and shift management solutions. The move integrates Crossbit’s tools into SmartHR’s existing suite, aiming to improve operational efficiency for businesses managing employee schedules and labor allocation.

May 2026itbusinesstodayNews article

General Atlantic acquires a stake in SmartHR from Coral Capital, injecting **US$96 million (JPY¥14.6 billion)** to bolster the **talent and labor management SaaS platform** in Japan. The funding supports SmartHR’s expansion and innovation as a leading provider of workforce solutions for Japanese businesses. The deal strengthens SmartHR’s financial backing while maintaining its focus on HR technology for enterprises.

Nov 2025General AtlanticNews article

SmartHR acquires CloudBrains Inc., gaining control of the **Lansmart** freelance management platform. The move integrates CloudBrains as a subsidiary under SmartHR’s group structure. Lansmart’s freelance management tools expand SmartHR’s portfolio of workforce solutions.

May 2025itbusinesstodayNews article