# Ocean

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/ocean-2

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: www.ocean.inc
- Latest round: Series A (Sep 15, 2026)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Founded in 2024 and based in Tokyo, Japan, Ocean Inc. provides tax refund processing, tax-free shopping support, inbound marketing, visitor data management, retailer support, payment processing, refund administration, traveler engagement, merchant onboarding, transaction handling, and platform operations connecting travelers, merchants, and service providers. The company is founded and led by Ryo Hoshino. In September 2026, Ocean Inc. raised an undisclosed amount of series A funding from Z Venture Capital, Delight Ventures, Bluefin Equity Partners LLC, Japan Asia Investment Company, and Dual Bridge Capital..

Ocean Inc. offers a suite of services tailored for international tourists visiting Japan. Their flagship product, 'Ocean Tax Refund,' simplifies the tax refund process by supporting over 30 currencies and various refund methods. Additionally, 'Ocean Marketing' provides a customer referral solution, collaborating with more than 20 overseas online travel agencies (OTAs) to incentivize shopping through coupon-driven strategies, benefitting both tourists and local retailers by increasing store visits and purchases.

Ocean Inc. generates revenue through its tax refund and referral solutions, operating on a transaction model that connects retailers with tourists. The 'Ocean Tax Refund' service is provided at no charge to customers, with funding coming from partnerships and commissions with retail clients. 'Ocean Marketing' generates revenue through collaborative agreements with OTAs and media, ensuring a seamless experience for tourists while promoting retail sales.

As of September 2026, Ocean Inc. plans to expand tax refund services, support refund system adoption, increase merchant participation, strengthen marketing functions, and grow transaction volume.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Sep 15, 2026 — Japan Asia Investment Company, Z Venture Capital, Delight Ventures, Bluefin Equity Partners LLC, Dual Bridge Capital

## Investors

- Japan Asia Investment Company (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/japan-asia-investment-company) — Series A
- Z Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/z-venture-capital) — Series A
- Delight Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/delight-ventures) — Series A
- Bluefin Equity Partners LLC — Series A
- Dual Bridge Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dual-bridge-capital) — Series A