UMITO Raises Approximately 2.4 Billion Yen in Funding, Bringing Cumulative Total to Roughly 18.2 Billion Yen
UMITO announced that in April 2026, it completed a fundraising round of approximately 2.4 billion yen through a third-party allocation of shares to investors including Japan Airlines and Plan･Do･See, and various financial schemes with Morgan Stanley MUFG Securities and others. This brings the cumulative total raised since its establishment to approximately 18.2 billion yen, accelerating its evolution into a world-class lifestyle brand by strengthening property acquisition and development capabilities both domestically and internationally.
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UMITO Inc., which operates the "UMITO" small luxury hotel brand at the forefront of the sea (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Teppei Hori), announced that in April 2026, it completed a fundraising round of approximately 2.4 billion yen. This was achieved through a third-party allocation of shares to investors including Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. and Plan･Do･See Inc., as well as various financial schemes with Morgan Stanley MUFG Securities Co., Ltd. and others.
This brings the cumulative total raised since the company's inception to approximately 18.2 billion yen.
This latest funding round is proof that our business model possesses extremely high growth potential and reliability not only in Japan but also in the global market.
Through strategic alliances with industry-leading companies and the introduction of various financial schemes, UMITO will strengthen its property acquisition and development structure both domestically and internationally, accelerating its evolution into a world-class lifestyle brand.
## Background and Purpose of Fundraising: "UMITO" on the world stage moves to the next phase
Our company has been proposing a new lifestyle of shared ownership of seaside hotels, based on the concept of "a private villa by the sea." Aiming for a future where everyone can enjoy extraordinary aspirational experiences, UMITO Inc. is currently evolving at an unprecedented pace.
With the approximately 2.4 billion yen secured in this round as an engine, UMITO Inc. aims for sustainable and dynamic growth centered on the following three points:
1. **Accelerating Development and Investment**: Acquisition of overseas properties and investment in new domestic and international development projects.
2. **Strengthening Operations and System Infrastructure**: Expanding operational structures to improve customer satisfaction and developing systems for efficiency.
3. **Enhancing Talent Acquisition**: Securing highly specialized human resources to support rapid business expansion.
## Principal Allottees of this Third-Party Allotment (in no particular order)
The third-party allocation of shares for this matter was executed with the following companies as allottees:
- Japan Airlines Co., Ltd.
- Plan･Do･See Inc.
- Hongo Holdings Inc. (Tsuji-Hongo Group)
## Future Developments and Collaboration with Each Company
In conjunction with this fundraising, we will deepen collaboration with each of the allottee companies.
- **Japan Airlines Co., Ltd.**: Based on our capital and business alliance, we will promote mutual utilization of customer bases and improve facility occupancy rates, as well as initiatives to enhance brand recognition and promote usage of the UMITO brand.
- **Plan･Do･See Inc.**: Leveraging their operational know-how in hotels and restaurants, we will proceed with business collaborations in improving facility value and product planning, and consider joint initiatives.
- **Hongo Holdings Inc.**: Utilizing their specialized knowledge in tax and sales, we will proceed with collaboration to strengthen product design and sales systems.
Moving forward, our company will continue to enhance the value of the "UMITO" brand with our partner companies, and by improving supply capacity and profitability, we will continue to provide exciting, extraordinary lifestyles to people around the world.
## About "UMITO," a Private Villa by the Sea
The shared ownership "UMITO" series, where one can own a "hotel" or "villa," began sales in 2021. It is expanding rapidly across Japan, including Okinawa, Kamakura, Atami, Sesoko Island, Miyakojima, Amami Oshima, and overseas destinations like Hawaii.
UMITO website here
## Company Profile
- **Company Name**: UMITO Inc.
- **Location**: 10F New Otani Garden Court, 4-1 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
- **Representative**: Teppei Hori, Representative Director
- **Number of Employees**: 124 (consolidated, including temporary employees)
- **Licenses**: Real Estate Transaction Business Governor of Tokyo (2) No. 104443
## Group Companies
- HORIJUKU Agency Inc.
- MANOIR Inc.
- MANOIR Labo LLC
- UMITO BEACH Inc.
## Business Activities
- Sale and brokerage of membership rights for hotels, ryokans, and other facilities
- Operation of hotels and restaurants
- Operation of villa subscription services
- Website production, planning, production, maintenance, and management of email newsletters
- Magazine and book sales and publishing business
- Planning, development, production, and operation of internet portal sites
- Planning, operation, and management of real estate investment schools
- Real estate sales, brokerage, mediation, and consulting
UMITO Inc. Corporate Site
## Contact for this matter
UMITO Inc. Marketing Department
Mail: pr@umito.jp
Tel: 03-6272-3917
This brings the cumulative total raised since the company's inception to approximately 18.2 billion yen.
This latest funding round is proof that our business model possesses extremely high growth potential and reliability not only in Japan but also in the global market.
Through strategic alliances with industry-leading companies and the introduction of various financial schemes, UMITO will strengthen its property acquisition and development structure both domestically and internationally, accelerating its evolution into a world-class lifestyle brand.
## Background and Purpose of Fundraising: "UMITO" on the world stage moves to the next phase
Our company has been proposing a new lifestyle of shared ownership of seaside hotels, based on the concept of "a private villa by the sea." Aiming for a future where everyone can enjoy extraordinary aspirational experiences, UMITO Inc. is currently evolving at an unprecedented pace.
With the approximately 2.4 billion yen secured in this round as an engine, UMITO Inc. aims for sustainable and dynamic growth centered on the following three points:
1. **Accelerating Development and Investment**: Acquisition of overseas properties and investment in new domestic and international development projects.
2. **Strengthening Operations and System Infrastructure**: Expanding operational structures to improve customer satisfaction and developing systems for efficiency.
3. **Enhancing Talent Acquisition**: Securing highly specialized human resources to support rapid business expansion.
## Principal Allottees of this Third-Party Allotment (in no particular order)
The third-party allocation of shares for this matter was executed with the following companies as allottees:
- Japan Airlines Co., Ltd.
- Plan･Do･See Inc.
- Hongo Holdings Inc. (Tsuji-Hongo Group)
## Future Developments and Collaboration with Each Company
In conjunction with this fundraising, we will deepen collaboration with each of the allottee companies.
- **Japan Airlines Co., Ltd.**: Based on our capital and business alliance, we will promote mutual utilization of customer bases and improve facility occupancy rates, as well as initiatives to enhance brand recognition and promote usage of the UMITO brand.
- **Plan･Do･See Inc.**: Leveraging their operational know-how in hotels and restaurants, we will proceed with business collaborations in improving facility value and product planning, and consider joint initiatives.
- **Hongo Holdings Inc.**: Utilizing their specialized knowledge in tax and sales, we will proceed with collaboration to strengthen product design and sales systems.
Moving forward, our company will continue to enhance the value of the "UMITO" brand with our partner companies, and by improving supply capacity and profitability, we will continue to provide exciting, extraordinary lifestyles to people around the world.
## About "UMITO," a Private Villa by the Sea
The shared ownership "UMITO" series, where one can own a "hotel" or "villa," began sales in 2021. It is expanding rapidly across Japan, including Okinawa, Kamakura, Atami, Sesoko Island, Miyakojima, Amami Oshima, and overseas destinations like Hawaii.
UMITO website here
## Company Profile
- **Company Name**: UMITO Inc.
- **Location**: 10F New Otani Garden Court, 4-1 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
- **Representative**: Teppei Hori, Representative Director
- **Number of Employees**: 124 (consolidated, including temporary employees)
- **Licenses**: Real Estate Transaction Business Governor of Tokyo (2) No. 104443
## Group Companies
- HORIJUKU Agency Inc.
- MANOIR Inc.
- MANOIR Labo LLC
- UMITO BEACH Inc.
## Business Activities
- Sale and brokerage of membership rights for hotels, ryokans, and other facilities
- Operation of hotels and restaurants
- Operation of villa subscription services
- Website production, planning, production, maintenance, and management of email newsletters
- Magazine and book sales and publishing business
- Planning, development, production, and operation of internet portal sites
- Planning, operation, and management of real estate investment schools
- Real estate sales, brokerage, mediation, and consulting
UMITO Inc. Corporate Site
## Contact for this matter
UMITO Inc. Marketing Department
Mail: pr@umito.jp
Tel: 03-6272-3917