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Paytner Wins Mizuho Innovation Award

Paytner Inc., headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, has made significant strides since its inception in 2019 as a company dedicated to providing factoring services for freelancers and small businesses. Recently, the innovative firm was honored with the `Mizuho Innovation Award` for the third quarter of 2025, an accolade recognizing promising innovative companies. This is awarded by Mizuho Bank, one of Japan's leading financial institutions, which aims to foster the growth of emerging startups.

About the Mizuho Innovation Award

Created by Mizuho Bank in 2017, the Mizuho Innovation Award serves to support startups committed to addressing social challenges and delivering exceptional technology and services. The award is presented quarterly and reflects an evaluation process focused on the superiority of business models, team capabilities, and future growth potential. Recipients gain access to diverse support, including business matchmaking opportunities with established companies.

Why Paytner Received the Award

In a recent statement, Mizuho Bank articulated its reasons for awarding Paytner. The bank acknowledged the firm’s comprehensive online factoring service that empowers freelancers and business owners, enabling them to work more freely. By leveraging technology for an efficient verification process, Paytner has provided speedy and secure funding to those who have historically faced barriers in financial access.

Mizuho Bank applauded Paytner's ability to accurately capture the structural changes within the expanding freelance market. The integration of data and finance highlights Paytner's innovative approach to solving societal financial challenges. As a result, Mizuho Bank continues its commitment to support Paytner's growth and the broader goal of ensuring fair access to financial services for all.

Paytner's Vision and Future Plans

Yuu Sakai, Paytner’s representative director, expressed gratitude for the recognition, emphasizing the company's mission: “Creating financial systems that allow for challenges.” The firm has shown impressive growth, boasting a staggering 616.6% growth rate based on revenue over the past three fiscal periods. Sakai credits this success to the support received from customers and employees, underscoring the importance of collective effort.

Continuing to provide valuable services, Paytner aims to alleviate the financial management burdens faced by freelancers and small businesses alike.

Growing Recruitment Initiatives

Alongside achievements, Paytner is actively expanding its workforce to support its growth trajectory. The company is hiring for various roles, including:

• - Product Managers
• - Customer Experience Leaders
• - Accounting Specialists
• - Back-office Administrators
• - Financial and Business Planning Officers

Those interested in joining this innovative team are encouraged to visit their recruitment website to apply.

Paytner's Factoring Service

Paytner’s online factoring service allows users to upload invoices before payment is received, enabling them to access funds within as little as 10 minutes, all while maintaining privacy from their clients. By May 2025, the service had surpassed 400,000 applications, showcasing its growing popularity. The mission remains clear: to create financial systems that empower everyone involved in business.

With selections in prestigious lists such as TechCrunch Tokyo 2019 and Forbes Japan 100, Paytner continues to make waves in the fintech industry, driven by its goal of developing a comprehensive platform to address financial concerns for all business operators.

For media inquiries, you can reach Paytner Inc.'s public relations team via email at [email protected] or by calling 03-6823-5696.