Akari Hosho Raises $1.71M in Series A to Expand Elder-Care Guarantee Services

The funding will help the company expand its elder-care guarantee services, strengthen its nationwide operations, and support further acquisitions in Japan.

Akari Hosho Raises $1.71M in Series A Funding

Akari Hosho secured approximately $1.71 million in the first close of its Series A round. The investment was led by Boost Capital, while existing investors Incubate Fund and Kanpo NEXT Partners also participated.

With this investment, the company's total funding has exceeded $3.85 million.

The latest funding will support its expansion plans and help the company strengthen its position in Japan's growing elder-care support market.

Company Provides Guarantee Services for Older Adults

Founded in July 2024 by lawyer Yuki Shimizu, Akari Hosho provides lifetime support services for older adults, particularly those who do not have family members to support them.

Its services include acting as a guarantor for older adults when they are admitted to hospitals or care facilities. The company also works with lawyers, judicial scriveners, and care managers to provide support.

Akari Hosho currently operates across 17 locations in Japan.

Growing Demand for Elder-Care Support in Japan

Japan is facing increasing demand for elderly support services as the number of older adults living alone continues to rise.

The country has more than 9 million single-elderly households, and this number is expected to exceed 10 million by 2040.

More than 90% of care facilities in Japan require a guarantor during admission. This creates difficulties for older adults who do not have family members available to provide the required guarantee.

Funding to Support Expansion and Acquisitions

Akari Hosho plans to use the new funding to expand its nationwide presence and support acquisitions of other businesses in the elder-care support sector.

In October 2026, the company acquired the guarantor business of Kenshin-kai. According to Akari Hosho, the transaction was the first large-scale merger and acquisition between elder-support service providers in Japan.

The acquisition has also helped the company strengthen its position as one of the largest operators in the country's elder-care guarantee market.

Industry Regulation and Consumer Trust

Japan's elder-care guarantee service industry is still developing its regulatory framework. In 2024, government ministries introduced guidelines to establish expectations for service providers.

However, the industry does not yet have direct statutory oversight. This makes consumer protection, service quality, and the safe management of customers' deposits important concerns.

About Akari Hosho

Akari Hosho is a Japan-based elder-care support company founded in July 2024 by CEO Yuki Shimizu. The company provides lifetime support and guarantor services for older adults who may not have family members to assist them. It works with legal and care professionals and operates across 17 locations in Japan.

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