In brief: Japan contractor platform raises $8.8m funding

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Japan-based construction company Union Tec has raised US$8.8 million in a series A round, led by DCM Ventures.

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Union Tec will use the money to further develop its products and services, including its construction and design marketplace Sustina.

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Source: Press release

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Launched in 2016, Sustina connects contractors and craftspeople with businesses looking to do construction and renovation works. The platform claims that it gets 1 million page views monthly and supports over 7,000 corporate users.