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Essen
Japan · Media & gaming · Industrial tech
Essen operates vehicle-based advertising and develops sensor systems for municipal water-leak surveys.
Advertising on everyday journeys
WithDrive uses moving vehicles as advertising space. Location and pedestrian-flow data help advertisers assess campaign exposure, while vehicle owners gain an additional revenue opportunity.
Testing infrastructure sensing
Essen is developing vehicle-mounted infrared sensing and AI analysis to identify suspected water leaks from road-surface temperature changes. A demonstration with Toyota City began in February 2026; the technology remains under development and validation.
- Headquarters
- Kawasaki, Japan
- Advertising platform
- WithDrive
Funding history
1 round · 0 with disclosed amounts| Announced | Round | Amount | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Third-party allotment | Undisclosed | NOBUNAGA Raise Fund — ParticipantTAKANAWA GATEWAY地球益投資事業有限責任組合 — Participant |