Service Expansion into Asia
First written in FY2017. 8 of 14 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018-Q2. Latest entry: 2026-08-28.
Startia Holdings moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2021, 1 year after the typical company in this theme (2020).
The whole theme swung hardest in 2023: 2 of 18 companies on the "Worse" side.
2 other companies' latest entry also says "Dropped".
- 2026-08-28DroppedM&A and Subsidiary ChangesSuggests it is closing out
「Startia Asia was established in November 2017 as a company responsible for business expansion in Asia and CVC investment. However, we decided to close the company in order to improve business efficiency through the selection and concentration of management resources.」
The company resolved to close Startia Asia, which had led its business expansion in Asia, indicating the termination of its Asia expansion through the company. The closure was planned for completion by December 2026 and remained at the resolution and planning stage. - FY2023ReframedAnnual report
「Accordingly, the Group consists of product- and service-based segments built around these operating companies, and has established 3 reportable segments: the Digital Marketing-related Business, the IT Infrastructure-related Business, and the CVC-related Business.」
The business was reorganized from a structure in which the overseas-related business was treated as an independent segment into 3 reportable segments: digital marketing, IT infrastructure, and CVC. The Asian expansion strategy is positioned primarily as a CVC function conducted through Startia Asia. - FY2021ReframedAnnual report
「In addition to tighter network regulations by the Chinese authorities, including the impact of the Cybersecurity Law enacted in China in June 2017, restrictions on overseas travel caused by the novel coronavirus disease continued worldwide. As performance remained sluggish amid a sharp decline in Chinese tourists and business transferees, during the fourth quarter the Company transferred all shares of 上海思達典雅信息系統有限公司, which operated in China, to its local employees. Hereinafter, this company is referred to as 上海スターティア.」
Regarding the Asian expansion strategy, the Company transferred all shares of its Chinese operating company in response to tighter Chinese regulations and deterioration in the business environment caused by the novel coronavirus disease, and reorganized its expansion strategy. - FY2020ReframedAnnual report
「During the consolidated fiscal year, the Group organized its business operations and reviewed its organizational structure with a view to future business. However, the business environment changed significantly as the spread of the novel coronavirus disease, which originated in Wuhan, China, led to a sharp decline in business travelers and tourists in both China and Japan, as well as restraint on business activities by private-sector companies.」
The focus of the Asian expansion strategy shifted toward reviewing the business operations and organizational structure centered on China and preparing new businesses and value-added services. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, performance in the overseas-related business for the nine months ended the third quarter consisted of revenue of ¥99.940 million, down 7.3% year on year, and segment profit (operating profit) of ¥7.515 million, compared with a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥38.116 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Revenue from the overseas-related business decreased 7.3% year on year and fell below the previous fiscal year and budget, while the business moved from an operating loss to operating profit of ¥7.515 million. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue from the overseas-related business for the six months ended the second quarter was ¥73.996 million, up 18.2% year on year, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥9.364 million, compared with a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥38.521 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The overseas-related business recorded higher revenue and moved from an operating loss of ¥38.521 million in the previous year to operating profit of ¥9.364 million. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue from the overseas-related business for the first quarter consolidated cumulative period was ¥48.680 million, up 87.2% year on year, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥20.264 million, compared with a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥28.757 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Revenue from the overseas-related business increased 87.2% year on year, and the business moved from an operating loss to operating profit of ¥20.264 million. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue from the overseas-related business for the consolidated fiscal year was ¥141.400 million, up 6.7% year on year, while the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥11.656 million, compared with segment profit (operating profit) of ¥14.359 million in the previous fiscal year.」
Revenue from the overseas-related business increased 6.7%, and service expansion in China, Singapore and elsewhere progressed, but the business moved into an operating loss. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「During the third quarter consolidated accounting period, usage of Global Gateway, the broadband internet service between Japan and China, remained firm. The Group also continued sales activities, primarily targeting manufacturers in China, for solutions combining SIM cards, cloud infrastructure development and operations support, and Global Gateway.」
Usage of Global Gateway in China remained firm, and sales activities combining SIM cards, cloud infrastructure development and operations support, and Global Gateway are continuing. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「During the six months ended the second quarter, the Group strengthened its partnership with Chinese telecommunications carriers and began selling SIM cards in China. Sales activities have focused primarily on Japanese manufacturers and other companies operating in China. The Group also advanced its business toward launching an integrated service combining these SIM cards with GlobalGateway and cloud infrastructure development and operations support.」
The Group strengthened its partnerships with Chinese telecommunications carriers and began selling SIM cards in China, while progressing with their integration with the existing GlobalGateway and cloud infrastructure development and operations support services. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue from the overseas-related business for the first quarter consolidated cumulative period was ¥26.000 million, up 126.5% year on year, while the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥28.757 million, compared with a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥1.983 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Revenue from the overseas-related business increased 126.5% year on year, and overseas expansion through local subsidiaries in China, Singapore and elsewhere progressed. Meanwhile, the operating loss widened. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「Established 台灣思達典雅股份有限公司 (currently a consolidated subsidiary)」
Regarding the expansion of services in Asia, a Taiwanese subsidiary was established in March 2018, adding a platform for further expansion. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「During the second quarter consolidated accounting period, Startia Lab Co., Ltd., a consolidated subsidiary of the Company, newly established 上海巨現智能科技有限公司 in China as a joint venture with 5 local companies. It has therefore been included in the scope of consolidation from the second quarter consolidated accounting period.」
There was concrete progress in the Asian expansion strategy through the establishment of a joint venture with 5 Chinese local companies. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「The Group is promoting the expansion of its services not only in Japan but also across Asia,」
Separate from CVC investments, the Group has positioned the expansion of services in Japan and overseas, particularly in Asia, as a medium- to long-term strategy.