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Recursive

Purpose-built AI to Unlock Your Company's Future

Tokyo, Japan Founded 2020 11-50

About Recursive

Recursive Inc. is a Tokyo AI solutions firm founded in August 2020. Its co-founder and CEO is Tiago Ramalho, a former Google DeepMind research engineer. The company reported 45 staff in August 2025. It is an OpenAI Advanced Partner serving Japan and Saudi Arabia.

Recursive builds custom AI agents and decision-support systems for large firms. It pairs language models with simulation and optimisation tools. Use cases include delivery routing, scientific review, compliance and energy planning. A forward-deployed team handles implementation and operation. Client logos include Suntory, KDDI and Sumitomo.

Services

  • Custom enterprise AI agents and workflows
  • AI invoice processing and compliance review
  • AI for last-mile delivery and logistics
  • AI scientific review and learning tools
  • AI customer support agents

Services

Industries

Use Cases

Business Problems

Improve Decision MakingImprove Operational Efficiency

AI Models

OpenAIGoogle Cloud AI

Business Size Served

Enterprise

Countries Served

JapanSaudi Arabia

Partner Badges

OpenAI Advanced Partner

Recursive FAQ

Where is Recursive based?+

Recursive is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

When was Recursive founded?+

Recursive was founded in 2020.

How many employees does Recursive have?+

Recursive has 11-50 employees.

What services does Recursive offer?+

Recursive offers Custom AI Development, AI Agents, AI Document Processing, Forward Deployed Engineers and Generative AI Development.

Which platforms and AI models does Recursive work with?+

Recursive works with OpenAI and Google Cloud AI.

Which industries does Recursive serve?+

Recursive serves Logistics, Energy, Healthcare, Education and Compliance.

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