Tokenz Secures 1 Billion Yen in Series A Funding to Expand Global Payment Solutions

Tokenz Completes Series A Funding

The Tokyo-based company Tokenz, which specializes in global payment solutions, has announced the successful completion of its Series A funding round, raising a total of 1 billion yen through a third-party allocation of shares. Led by Headline Asia as the primary investor, the funding round also included contributions from new investors such as SBI Investment and New Commerce Ventures, alongside existing investors like Coral Capital, Cherubic Ventures, and New Enterprise Associates (NEA).

Tokenz aims to use this capital to enhance product development, expand its global operations, and boost its marketing initiatives. Their goal is to expedite the resolution of challenges faced by digital content providers related to payment fees and international tax compliance.

Background and Purpose of the Funding

In recent years, the digital content market, especially on mobile platforms, has suffered from monopolistic practices. Companies like Apple and Google impose exorbitant fees, sometimes as high as 30%, leading to increasing frustration among developers. Following the upcoming full enforcement of the "Smartphone Software Competition Promotion Act" in December 2025, there is a growing demand in Japan for external payment solutions that do not rely on these monopolistic platforms.

Tokenz offers a Merchant of Record (MoR) solution that allows digital content providers to efficiently respond to these changes. By significantly reducing platform fees, Tokenz helps improve the profitability of these businesses while ensuring compliance with international tax regulations.

With the newfound funding, Tokenz plans to focus on:

- Strengthening Product Development: Adding more payment options (currently over 200) and enhancing AI capabilities for fraud detection and tax compliance.
- Expanding Global Infrastructure: Enhancing support in countries where they are already operational, including Japan, Singapore, the U.S., Lithuania, and Taiwan.
- Accelerating Hiring and Building Organizational Capacity: Focusing on attracting specialists in the payment and FinTech sectors.

Advantages of Tokenz's MoR Solutions

Tokenz provides an environment for digital content providers to freely construct and integrate payment systems on their own platforms.

Key Features:

- Cost Optimization: By minimizing platform fees, Tokenz enhances the profitability of businesses.
- Automating International Taxation: Tokenz handles tax calculations and submissions in more than 224 countries and regions.
- Global Payment Solutions: Various payment options can be implemented in as little as a week.

Recently, Tokenz's solutions have been adopted by prominent Japanese content providers such as Bushiroad for their game "HUNTER×HUNTER NEN×SURVIVOR" and WonderPlanet for "Crash Fever." Additionally, they have signed an alliance with S8 Plus to provide MoR services through the "Game8 Store," which is run by Game8 and SP.LINKS.

This collaboration not only delivers payment and MoR functionalities to content and gaming providers but also significantly enhances marketing capabilities aimed at consumers, further promoting external payment methods.

Comments from Lin Po-Huan, CEO of Tokenz

Lin Po-Huan remarked, "From the anticipated launch of services in the latter half of 2024 to this funding round, the market has undoubtedly demonstrated that 'regionally specialized knowledge is crucial.' This insight will strengthen our commitment to deepen our product offerings, enhance compliance measures, and fortify our relationships with merchants who have supported us thus far."

Brand Renewal and Social Media Initiatives

In conjunction with this funding announcement, Tokenz has also refreshed its brand identity, including updates to its website and social media accounts. Future information will be released through their official channels, and they encourage everyone to follow their updates.

About Tokenz

Tokenz is a leading provider of global sales solutions focused on digital content companies, including those in gaming, video streaming, and applications. They offer comprehensive services for payment management, tax compliance, accounts receivable, and customer support, ensuring a one-stop solution for their clients. With over 200 payment options available, Tokenz also manages VAT processing, invoicing, and multilingual support for international markets.

Company Overview

- Name: Tokenz, Inc.
- CEO: Lin Po-Huan
- Location: 11th Floor, Toho Hibiya Promenade Building, 1-5-2 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
- Established: March 2024
- Business: Providing global sales solutions (MoR model)
- Website: Tokenz