Asteria Acquires MikoSea, Provider of the No-Code App Development Tool “Click,” Driving Market Expansion Broadening Individual and Enterprise Customer Reach through Growth of Product Lineup and Sales with Platio and Click Synergy
Press Release
September 16, 2025
Asteria Corporation (Japan)
Tokyo – September 16, 2025 — Asteria Corporation (Head Office: Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan; CEO HIRANO (Pina) Yoichiro; Tokyo Stock Exchange listed, Security Code: 3853, hereinafter “Asteria”) is pleased to announce that it has signed a share transfer agreement to bring MikoSea Inc. (Head Office: Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan; CEO KUDO Ryota, hereinafter “MikoSea”) under its group umbrella, thus making it a consolidated subsidiary.
Background
Asteria is a software development company that provides products and services that “connect” systems, people, things and intentions based on the concept of “Connecting the World with Software”. Its flagship product, “ASTERIA Warp” (hereinafter “Warp”), which enables no-code integration of different systems, has maintained No. 1 market share in Japan for 18 consecutive years※１. Its mobile app builder “Platio” has established a solid position in the enterprise sector※３, securing top market share※２ in multiple categories.
MikoSea is the company behind “Click”, a 100% Japan-made no-code development tool for creating web and native smartphone apps※４, as well as a blockchain-based crowdfunding service. Its mission is to “create a future where anyone can turn their ideas into reality”. “Click” allows intuitive development of iOS, Android, and web apps using a drag-and-drop interface, eliminating the need for programming. To date, approximately 27,000 users have built over 70,000 apps on the platform. Designed for both business and personal use, “Click” connects to various cloud services via API and integrates with generative AI, such as ChatGPT.
By bringing MikoSea under its umbrella, Asteria fills a crucial gap in the no code development of native and web apps, becoming a manufacturer capable of addressing all mobile app development tool needs. Furthermore, leveraging Asteria’s sales network and marketing capabilities, alongside collaboration with Platio and Warp is expected to result in synergies that expand the range of potential opportunities.
＜MikoSea Overview＞
| Company Name | MikoSea Inc. |
| URL | http://corporate.mikosea.io/ |
| Flagship Product | Click: https://click.dev/ |
| Founded | June 9, 2022 |
| Representative | CEO KUDO Ryota |
| Capital | 51 million JPY (incl. reserves) |
Future Plans
“Platio Canvas”, the new product combining Platio and Click will be released on September 29 as Asteria and MikoSea’s first collaboration. Its addition to the lineup enables Platio to cater to large scale development projects requiring detailed screen design and high-level security. “Platio Canvas” is introduced as an enterprise-grade, no code app development platform capable of handling a wide range of business needs – from streamlining internal operations, to B2B/B2C app building – and driving digital transformation in large corporations.
| “Platio Canvas” PC Interface | Smartphone Interface |
|---|---|
 |  |
| Simple, no code UI enables even non-IT users to build apps |
Reference: June 26, 2025 Announcement
Launch of New Product “Platio Canvas” for No Code App Development (Japanese)
https://jp.asteria.com/news/2025062624384/
Comment: Yoichiro “Pina” Hirano (CEO of Asteria Corporation)
The inclusion of MikoSea into the Asteria group marks a significant milestone in advancing our ‘No Code Portfolio Strategy’. “Click”, developed and marketed by MikoSea, has garnered widespread acclaim from both individuals and businesses alike, significantly enhancing the productivity of its many users. “Click” is a valuable product that aligns perfectly with Asteria’s efforts to promote digital transformation and address the IT talent shortage through “No Code” technology. Combined with our Partner Ecosystem, marketing capabilities and operating expertise, we are confident that this collaboration will deliver unprecedented value to a broader audience than ever before. Furthermore, we plan to expand “Click” internationally as part of our contribution to reducing Japan’s digital deficit.
Comment: Ryota Kudo (CEO of MikoSea Inc.)
We at MikoSea are honored to become part of the Asteria Group. Our product “Click” has earned the trust of many users by improving productivity and creating new value. However, our true challenge is just beginning. In this age of AI, marketing strength and operational power are essential for success. Joining the Asteria Group is a strategic decision made to maximize both capabilities, marking the start of our journey towards building a world-class product. By combining Asteria’s organizational strength and operating expertise with MikoSea’s rapid development capabilities, we are confident that “Click” will evolve into a platform that excels not just in Japan, but globally. Driven by our goal to close Japan’s digital gap, we are pioneering a no code approach born in Japan and designed for the world. This is just the first chapter, and together we will make history.
※１ Source: Techno Systems Research, “2024 Software Marketing Overview: EAI/ESB Edition”
EAI/ESB (Enterprise Application Integration/ Enterprise Service Bus) refer to product categories that manage data integration within and outside organizations.
※２ Source: Deloitte Tohmatsu MIC Research Institute Co., MIC IT Report, February 2025 Edition: “B2B No-Code Mobile App Creation Tool Market 2024 Survey”
※３ Enterprise systems and software for business operations and large-scale IT environments
※４ Apps that can be directly installed and used on smartphones and tablets
About Asteria Corporation (https://en.asteria.com/)
Asteria is a software development company that provides products and services that “connect” systems, people, things and intentions based on the concept of “Connecting the World with Software”. Its flagship product, “ASTERIA Warp” is middleware which integrates data from different systems and cloud services without coding and has been adopted by over 10,000 companies. Other products include digital storage app “Handbook X”, mobile app builder “Platio” and no code AI/IoT platform “Gravio”. By offering these products, Asteria promotes digital transformation (DX) and helps organizations improve their business process efficiency. Asteria is also engaged in raising awareness of new technologies and their value and fosters innovation through its involvement in the launch of Blockchain Collaborative Consortium and No Code Promotion Association.
About MikoSea Inc. (https://corporate.mikosea.io/)
MikoSea is a company dedicated to eliminating the digital deficit with “Click”, the most flexible no code platform available. Over 70,000 apps have been created using this award-winning tool, which earned second place in the “Design & Catapult” pitch competition at the ICC Summit. The platform offers a fully no code environment where anyone can freely create apps and web services, enabling the development of a wide range of solutions – from business applications to community-based initiatives. “Click” has helped establish the new profession of ‘no code engineer’, promoting new forms of economic activity and recognized in university credit-bearing courses. Widely used for reskilling across all age groups, MikoSea is advancing its “Click Inside” strategy to build a new ecosystem where companies, municipalities and individuals can freely develop digital services.
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