Kyash

Kyash

The first mobile-first banking services from Japan.

Founded 2015 Japan

Japan 56 employees Series D Total: $12.45B Financial Services, Fintech +2

Kyash is a Japanese financial services startup that aims to revolutionize the financial landscape in Japan through the provision of mobile payment/banking services to consumers and a comprehensive financial platform to businesses. Founded in January 2015 in Tokyo, the company has successfully secured a US$45M Series C Funding round co-led by a global consumer technology investor and several venture capital firms, showcasing the confidence in its mobile banking business. This substantial investment is intended to accelerate Kyash's full-stack mobile banking business, marking a significant milestone for the company. Source: Japanese Fintech Startup Raises Funds Despite Virus Chilling VCs In its latest funding round on 17th May 2022, Kyash secured a ¥5.29B Series D investment from a diverse group of investors including Goodwater Capital, JAFCO Japan, Altos Ventures, Grehound Capital, Japan Post Investment Corporation, StepStone Group, MITSUI SUMITOMO INSURANCE Venture Capital (MSIVC), Yitu Capital, SMBC Nikko Securities Japan, and Block, Inc.. This strong backing from a wide array of reputable investors demonstrates the confidence of the investment community in Kyash's potential and its vision for the future of mobile banking and financial services innovation in Japan.

Funding Stage	Amount	Investors	Lead Investors	Date
Series D	¥5.29B	10	Goodwater Capital, JAFCO Japan +8	17 May 2022
Venture Round	Undisclosed	1	MITSUI SUMITOMO INSURANCE Venture Capital (MSIVC)	01 Jan 2021
Series C	¥4.65B	9	Goodwater Capital, Greenspring Associates +7	31 Mar 2020
Series B	¥1.50B	6	Goodwater Capital, Mitsubishi UFJ Capital +4	03 Jul 2019
Series A	¥1.00B	5	JAFCO Japan, Dentsu Digital Holdings +3	14 Dec 2016
Seed Round	$1.40M	1	SMBC Venture Capital	31 Jul 2015

Funding Stage

Amount

Investors

Lead Investors

Date

Series D

¥5.29B

Goodwater Capital, JAFCO Japan +8

17 May 2022

Venture Round

Undisclosed

MITSUI SUMITOMO INSURANCE Venture Capital (MSIVC)

01 Jan 2021

Series C

¥4.65B

Goodwater Capital, Greenspring Associates +7

31 Mar 2020

Series B

¥1.50B

Goodwater Capital, Mitsubishi UFJ Capital +4

03 Jul 2019

Series A

¥1.00B

JAFCO Japan, Dentsu Digital Holdings +3

14 Dec 2016

Seed Round

$1.40M

SMBC Venture Capital

31 Jul 2015

FAQ About Kyash

The first mobile-first banking services from Japan.

Kyash was founded in 2015.

Kyash is headquartered in Japan.

Kyash operates in Financial Services, Fintech, Payments and Banking. Its work centres on Challenger Bank, Mobile Banking, Digital Wallet and Payment Infrastructure.

Kyash has approximately 56 employees.

Kyash has completed 6 funding rounds, raising a total of $12.45B. The latest funding stage is Series D.

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