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6947.T · Technology · Software - Application · Market cap $612M

2 funds in our archive have pitched Zuken Inc — most recently Artisan International Explorer Strategy in December 2025.

Company profile

Zuken Inc., a Japanese software firm headquartered in Yokohama and founded in 1976, specializes in delivering advanced design solutions. The company's offerings facilitate the creation and management of complex printed circuit board (PCB) designs, intricate electrical and fluid systems, and detailed 3D cabinet and wire harness configurations. Its product suite includes CR-8000, an electronic system design platform focused on optimizing designs at both integrated circuit (IC) and PCB levels. Additionally, Zuken provides E3.series solutions for electrical wire harness design, control system development, and fluid engineering. For data management, it offers DS-2, a platform tailored for PCB and electrical/fluid engineering projects. The portfolio also features eCADSTAR, an internet-enabled PCB design environment, and CADSTAR, dedicated software for single-board PCB creation. Beyond its software, Zuken extends expert consulting services to its clientele. The company serves a wide array of global sectors, including industrial machinery, consumer electronics, electronic components, medical devices, specialized vehicles, rail transport, and aerospace, with operations spanning Japan, the broader Asian region, the Americas, and Europe. The company officially changed its name to Zuken Inc. in June 1985, having previously been known as Zukei Shori Gijutsu Kenkyusho Inc.

Fund coverage · 2 theses

  • Artisan International Explorer Strategy
    December 2025

    Zuken Inc is a Japan-based EDA software company poised to benefit from electrification and automation trends and trades at a compelling ex-cash valuation.

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  • Spheria Global Opportunities Fund
    March 2025

    Zuken is a leading global software player in electronic design automation with strong growth potential, dominant market share in Japan, and a favorable investment outlook despite trading at a low EBIT multiple.

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