Global Brain has invested as the lead investor in Otetsutabi, Inc. (Otetsutabi), a short-term job matching platform for rural area travelers, through Shinhan-GB FutureFlow Fund L.P. (SHGB) that is jointly managed with Shinhan Venture Investment Co., Ltd. (Shinhan Venture Investment). This round of funding was also joined by KDDI Regional Initiatives Fund I (KRIF I) and ANA Future Frontier Fund L.P. (ANA Future Frontier Fund). Otetsutabi is a human resource matching service that combines assistance (short-term part-time job) and travel. It matches local businesses that are suffering from labor shortages with travelers who want to enjoy traveling while working. Since the service launch in January 2019, the service has grown to offer over 1,900 workplaces nationwide, with more than 70,000 registered users as of April 2025. It has successfully built a top position in the local spot work market. In recent years, demand has been increasing not only from Gen Z but also from seniors looking for a second career. This trend is expected to revitalize local economies and foster connections between local communities and non-residents in the future. Otetsutabi is using this round of funding to further accelerate customer acquirement, product improvement, and recruitment. Global Brain has decided to invest in Otetsutabi, believing in its potential to contribute to regional development and create new business opportunities, and highly recognizing its strong regional network, ability to attract participants who are interested in the region, and branding. Through this investment, Global Brain will actively support Otetsutabi to contribute to its business growth.

About Otetsutabi

Location: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Representative: Rina Nagaoka
Founded: July 2018
URL: https://otetsutabi.com/
(Available only in Japanese)

About SHGB

Name: Shinhan-GB FutureFlow Fund L.P.
General Partners: Shinhan Venture Investment Co., Ltd. and Global Brain Corporation

About KRIF I

Name: KDDI Regional Initiatives Fund I
General Partner: Global Brain Corporation

About ANA Future Frontier Fund

Name: ANA Future Frontier Fund L.P.
General Partner: Global Brain Corporation

About Global Brain

Location: Tokyo, Japan
Representative: Yasuhiko Yurimoto
Founded: January 1998
URL: https://globalbrains.com

Global Brain has invested in Otetsutabi, Inc, a short-term job matching platform for rural area travelers, as the lead investor