# funds

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/funds

- Industry: Financial Services
- Headquarters: Japan
- Website: https://funds.jp
- Total disclosed funding: $64M
- Latest round: Series E (May 26, 2026)
- Investors on record: 22

## About

Funds Inc. d.b.a funds was founded in 2016 in Tokyo, Japan. The company specializes in providing analytical tools for investment decision-making and has successfully completed a total of 11 deals since its inception. On 26th May 2026, funds raised JPY 4.8 billion in series E equity and debt funding from Japan Airlines, Global Brain, Mizuho Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Hokkoku Bank and Shoko Chukin Bank. Unspecified investors also participated in this round. 

Funds, Inc. specializes in offering a range of financial solutions tailored to meet the needs of institutional investors and asset managers. Their core product offerings include advanced portfolio management tools, risk analytics software, and comprehensive market research services. These products enhance decision-making processes, optimize investment strategies, and improve overall portfolio performance, targeting hedge funds, private equity firms, and pension funds primarily in North America, Europe, and Asia.

The company generates revenue through a structured model that includes subscription-based services and strategic partnerships. Clients typically engage with the firm through annual subscriptions for access to its portfolio management and analytics tools, providing real-time insights. Additionally, Funds, Inc. collaborates with financial institutions to deliver customized solutions, further enhancing its revenue stream. Their proprietary risk assessment software is a flagship product within their core subscription package, aligning pricing with industry standards.

The company plans to use May 2026 funds to  strengthen its talent base and enhance AI-driven credit assessment capabilities, while expanding its business through M&A and global growth to reinforce its market position and management structure.

## Funding rounds

- Series E, May 26, 2026 — Global Brain, Japan Airlines
- Series E, Nov 6, 2025, $12M — Quester Capital Management, Alpha Group, SMBC Venture Capital, Global Brain, Asset Management One, PKSHA Technology Capital
- Series D, Mar 14, 2023, $26M — Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, ITOCHU Technology Ventures, Global Brain, B Dash Ventures, Mizuho Capital, Mercuria Investment, ANRI, Rakuten Securities, Hanwha Asset Management, FFG Venture Business Partners, Cygames Capital
- Series C, Jul 13, 2021, $20M — AG Capital, Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, ITOCHU Technology Ventures, Global Brain, B Dash Ventures, Mizuho Capital, ANRI, FFG Venture Business Partners, Japan Post Capital, Merpay, Inc.
- Series B, Jul 31, 2019, $5.9M — Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, ITOCHU Technology Ventures, Global Brain, SV-Fintech Fund

## Investors

- Mitsubishi UFJ Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mitsubishi-ufj-capital) — Series B, Series C, Series D
- ITOCHU Technology Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/itochu-technology-ventures) — Series B, Series C, Series D
- Global Brain (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/global-brain) — Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E
- SV-Fintech Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sv-fintech-fund) — Series B
- AG Capital — Series C
- B Dash Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/b-dash-ventures) — Series C, Series D
- Mizuho Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mizuho-capital) — Series C, Series D
- ANRI (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/anri) — Series C, Series D
- FFG Venture Business Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ffg-venture-business-partners) — Series C, Series D
- Japan Post Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/japan-post-capital) — Series C
- Merpay, Inc. — Series C
- Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank — Series D
- Mercuria Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mercuria-investment) — Series D
- Rakuten Securities — Series D
- Hanwha Asset Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/hanwha-asset-management) — Series D
- Cygames Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cygames-capital) — Series D
- Quester Capital Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/quester-capital-management) — Series E
- Alpha Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/alpha-group) — Series E
- SMBC Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/smbc-venture-capital) — Series E
- Asset Management One — Series E
- PKSHA Technology Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/pksha-technology-capital) — Series E
- Japan Airlines — Series E