Tokenz, a Global Payment Support Provider, Raises 1 Billion JPY in Series A Funding

Tokenz, a provider of next-generation Merchant of Record (MoR) platforms, announced the completion of a 1 billion JPY Series A funding round through a third-party allotment of shares. Investors in this round include lead investor Headline Asia, along with SBI Investment, New Commerce Ventures, Coral Capital, Cherubic Ventures, New Enterprise Associates (NEA), and the Shinhan-GB Future Flow Investment Fund. With this funding, Tokenz aims to accelerate product development, expand its global support structure, and drive marketing activities to solve payment fee and international tax challenges for digital content providers. Historically, the mobile app market has been burdened by high platform fees. With the upcoming full enforcement of Japan's 'Smartphone Software Competition Promotion Act' in December 2025, the demand for off-platform payments is surging. Tokenz's MoR solution addresses these regulatory changes, helping businesses improve profitability and ensure compliance with complex international tax laws. Currently operating in Japan, Singapore, the USA, Lithuania, and Taiwan, the company plans to expand its payment methods and enhance AI-driven fraud detection. The platform has already been adopted by major companies such as Bushiroad and WonderPlanet, and Tokenz remains committed to promoting the growth of off-platform payment ecosystems.