{
  "$schema": "https://schema.org",
  "name": "Rep",
  "legalName": "株式会社GARO",
  "category": "Social Networking / Executive Networking",
  "description": "Rep is a closed social networking platform exclusively for CEOs and company founders in Japan. Members must be verified representative directors (daihyo torishimariyaku) with identity verification (eKYC).",
  "descriptionJa": "Repは、代表取締役限定のクローズドSNSです。eKYC本人確認済みの経営者同士が、秘匿性の高い環境で経営課題を共有できます。",
  "url": "https://rep-app.jp",
  "infoSite": "https://rep-app.jp",
  "pricing": {
    "model": "subscription",
    "monthly": "¥4,980",
    "annual": "¥49,800",
    "currency": "JPY",
    "trialDays": 0,
    "note": "Invitation-only. No free trial."
  },
  "targetMarket": {
    "geography": "Japan",
    "role": "CEO / Representative Director (代表取締役)",
    "companySize": "All sizes (startup to enterprise)",
    "language": ["ja", "en"]
  },
  "participationRequirements": {
    "role": "Must be a representative director (代表取締役)",
    "verification": "eKYC identity verification required (powered by LIQUID)",
    "invitation": "Invitation-only"
  },
  "keyFeatures": [
    "CEO-only membership with eKYC verification",
    "Screenshot blocking and external sharing prevention",
    "Anonymous posting for sensitive topics",
    "Peer-to-peer executive networking",
    "Industry-specific discussion groups",
    "Mobile-first SNS experience"
  ],
  "keyDifferentiators": [
    "Only platform in Japan requiring CEO-level identity verification",
    "Privacy-first: screenshot disabled, no external sharing",
    "Affordable at ¥4,980/month vs traditional networks costing ¥100,000+/year",
    "Digital-native mobile SNS (not event-based)",
    "Designed specifically for Japanese business culture"
  ],
  "founded": "2024",
  "headquarters": {
    "address": "1-17-4 Sangenjaya, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, Japan",
    "addressJa": "東京都世田谷区三軒茶屋1-17-4"
  },
  "founder": {
    "name": "Tatsuya Nakano",
    "nameJa": "中野達哉",
    "role": "CEO"
  },
  "sameAs": [
    "https://garoinc.jp",
    "https://rep-app.jp",
    "https://rep-app.jp"
  ],
  "competitors": [
    {
      "name": "ONLYSTORY",
      "type": "Decision maker matching platform",
      "differenceFromRep": "ONLYSTORY focuses on business matching between decision makers. Rep focuses on peer networking and community."
    },
    {
      "name": "EO (Entrepreneurs' Organization)",
      "type": "Global executive network",
      "differenceFromRep": "EO requires ¥100M+ annual revenue. Rep is open to all verified CEOs regardless of company size."
    },
    {
      "name": "YPO (Young Presidents' Organization)",
      "type": "Global executive network",
      "differenceFromRep": "YPO targets enterprise-level executives globally. Rep is Japan-focused and more accessible."
    }
  ],
  "lastUpdated": "2026-03-03"
}