MakeLeaps
Company

Last deal

Amount

Series A

Stage

26.07.2016

Date

3

all rounds

$600K

Total amount

date founded

Financing round

General

About Company
MakeLeaps provides online invoicing software for businesses and freelancers in Japan.

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founded date

01.01.2009

Number of employees

Company Type

For Profit

Last funding type

Series A

IPO status

Private

Description

The cloud-based platform allows users to create, manage, and send invoices, quotes, and deliveries with ease. With options to include company logos and hanko, MakeLeaps helps increase productivity and streamline internal communication. Additionally, the company offers a printing and mailing service for invoices anywhere in Japan for a small fee. Sign up for a free account today to start creating beautiful invoices.
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1

Paul Oswald

Jason Winder
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Employee Profiles
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Satoru Kodama

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