# LayerX

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: www.layerx.co.jp
- Total disclosed funding: $203M
- Latest round: Series B (Sep 2, 2025)
- Investors on record: 22

## About

LayerX Inc., based in Japan, specializes in providing innovative digital transformation solutions that enhance operational efficiency in businesses through advanced technology.Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, LayerX Inc. focuses on streamlining economic activities through technology-driven solutions. The CEO is Yoshinori Fukushima, who has a background in leading technology ventures.LayerX Inc. specializes in digital transformation solutions aimed at streamlining economic activities through advanced technology. Their flagship offerings include the "Bakuraku" suite, which enhances labor management through a user-friendly Slack-based time tracking system that optimizes clock-in processes and payroll efficiency. Additionally, LayerX’s accounts receivable management system integrates seamlessly with "Moneytree LINK," allowing clients to import payment data effortlessly. The primary market includes Japanese businesses, particularly those requiring effective labor and financial management solutions, with a focus on corporate enterprises seeking to digitize their operations.LayerX generates revenue primarily through subscription-based models for its SaaS solutions, catering to corporate clients needing digital management solutions. The revenue structure is based on tiered pricing plans that accommodate various business needs, allowing access to the proprietary software designed to improve operational efficiency. In the most recent year, LayerX reported a revenue amount of JPY 3,017,482.20. In September 2025, LayerX Inc. ?raised JPY 15 billion ?in?series B funding? led by new investor TCV, with participation from other new investors Coreline Ventures, MUFG Bank and Japan Post Investment Corporation. Returning investors MUFG Innovation Partners, JAFCO Group and Keyrock Capital Management also participated in the round. The company plans to use its proceeds from September 2025 funding to enhance its recruitment of engineers and expedite the growth of its artificial intelligence agent business.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Sep 2, 2025, $102M — TCV, MUFG Bank, JAFCO Group, Japan Post Investment Corporation, MUFG Innovation Partners, Keyrock Capital Management, Coreline Ventures
- Series A, Nov 8, 2023, $13M — Keyrock Capital Management
- Series A, Jun 13, 2023, $19M — Mizuho Capital, SBI Investment, FIRSTLIGHT Capital, MUFG Innovation Partners, DIMENSION, JIC Venture Growth Investments
- Series A, Feb 28, 2023, $40M — JAFCO Group, Dawn Capital, Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, Z Venture Capital, GMO VenturePartners, ANRI, Mitsui & Co., BEENEXT, Prime Partners, Mitsubishi Estate, Spiral Capital
- Series A, May 28, 2020, $28M — JAFCO Group, Z Venture Capital, ANRI

## Investors

- JAFCO Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/jafco-group) — Series A, Series B
- Z Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/z-venture-capital) — Series A
- ANRI (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/anri) — Series A
- Dawn Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dawn-capital) — Series A
- Mitsubishi UFJ Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mitsubishi-ufj-capital) — Series A
- GMO VenturePartners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gmo-venturepartners) — Series A
- Mitsui & Co. — Series A
- BEENEXT (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/beenext) — Series A
- Prime Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/prime-partners) — Series A
- Mitsubishi Estate — Series A
- Spiral Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/spiral-capital) — Series A
- Mizuho Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mizuho-capital) — Series A
- SBI Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sbi-investment) — Series A
- FIRSTLIGHT Capital — Series A
- MUFG Innovation Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mufg-innovation-partners) — Series A, Series B
- DIMENSION — Series A
- JIC Venture Growth Investments (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/jic-venture-growth-investments) — Series A
- Keyrock Capital Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/keyrock-capital-management) — Series A, Series B
- TCV (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tcv) — Series B
- MUFG Bank — Series B
- Japan Post Investment Corporation — Series B
- Coreline Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/coreline-ventures) — Series B