Peaplemedia, Inc.

Peaplemedia, Inc. (株式会社ピープルメディア) is a Japanese information technology company founded in November 2002 as a university-originated venture (大学発ベンチャー) from the Kakizaki Laboratory at the Graduate School of Computer Science and Systems Engineering, Kyushu Institute of Technology. The company was established to return advanced research results from the university to broader society, and it actively promotes collaboration between universities and industry. Its founder and representative director is Kaoru Kakizaki (硴崎 薫). The company is headquartered in Chuo-ku, Osaka, with a history of operations connected to Fukuoka and Hakata. Its stated capital is 70 million yen. Peaplemedia operates across several technology domains. Its core offerings include spatial information processing such as GIS, three-dimensional GIS, and three-dimensional point cloud processing, as well as VR/AR. It develops information systems including Windows applications, smartphone applications, and web systems. In embedded systems, it works on Linux, RTOS, and ROS-based software and firmware, IoT node and server software, and development boards using Arduino and MicroPython. The company also provides information education support for elementary, junior high, and high schools, programming education for new employees, reskilling for staff, and support for information system utilization in educational institutions and enterprises. The company's name derives from the concept of providing information systems that act as an active "media" supporting the diverse activities of "people," aiming to support rich civic life for individuals and robust business activities for organizations in industry, government, and education. Peaplemedia emphasizes a people-centered approach to information systems, seeking to connect people and provide systems with a sense of human warmth. Notable projects include the EduMap Project and EduMap 3D for ICT education, SmartPy for high school ICT education, and a 3D GIS for urban planning in Island City. The company also operates online shops for its MicroFan product line and has been involved in XENESIS. It received recognition from the Fukuoka Venture Market Association as a promising high-growth company in January 2006.

Peaplemedia, Inc. was established as a university-originated venture from the Kakizaki Laboratory at the Graduate School of Computer Science and Systems Engineering, Kyushu Institute of Technology. The company's founding was preceded by the formation of a preparatory group called "Peaplemedia" in May 2002. In August 2002, the company was selected for the Fukuoka Young Venture Support System subsidy, with a competition ratio of 8.5 times. The company was formally registered in November 2002 with initial capital of 12.5 million yen. Following its establishment, Peaplemedia increased its capital several times: to 20 million yen in October 2003, to 26 million yen in July 2004, to 30 million yen in December 2004, to 37 million yen in December 2005, to 42 million yen in December 2006, to 47 million yen in April 2007, and finally to 70 million yen in May 2008. In January 2006, the company received a certificate of recommendation as a promising high-growth company from the Fukuoka Venture Market Association's Stock Listing Promotion Liaison Committee. The company has been headquartered in Osaka, with its registered address at 2-3-5 Andojimachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka. Its representative director is Kaoru Kakizaki. Over the years, Peaplemedia has developed expertise in spatial information processing, including 3D GIS and 3D point cloud processing, and has applied these technologies to urban planning projects such as the Island City 3D GIS. It has also developed ICT education support tools like EduMap and SmartPy, and has engaged in embedded systems development and IoT solutions. The company operates online shops for its MicroFan products and has been involved in the XENESIS project.

• Formation of the preparatory group "Peaplemedia" for starting the business.

• Selected for the Fukuoka Young Venture Support System subsidy (competition ratio 8.5x).

• Peaplemedia, Inc. registered with capital of 12.5 million yen.

• Capital increased to 20 million yen.

• Capital increased to 26 million yen.

• Capital increased to 30 million yen.

• Capital increased to 37 million yen.

• Received certificate of recommendation as a promising high-growth company from Fukuoka Venture Market Association.

• Capital increased to 42 million yen.

• Capital increased to 47 million yen.

• Capital increased to 70 million yen.

A university-originated venture delivering advanced information processing technology with a people-centered philosophy, spanning spatial information, embedded systems, and ICT education.

• 3D GIS – Urban Planning

  Three-dimensional GIS solution for urban planning.

• 3D GIS – Island City

  Three-dimensional GIS applied to Island City.

• EduMap Project / EduMap 3D

  ICT education support project and 3D mapping tool for education.

• SmartPy

  ICT education tool for high schools.

• MicroFan

  Product line sold through online shops on Amazon and Yahoo Shopping.

• XENESIS

  Project or product associated with the company.

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2. 2企業概要 – 株式会社ピープルメディアpeoplemedia.jp
3. 3製品とサービス – 株式会社ピープルメディアpeoplemedia.jp
4. 4Peaplemedia, Inc. (Japan) - Wikidatawikidata.org