# Smooth

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

- Industry: Financial Services
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: https://corp.smooth.jp
- Total disclosed funding: $14M
- Latest round: Series C (Jun 29, 2026)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Based in Japan, Smooth, Inc. provides innovative services targeting user needs across technology and consumer sectors, streamlining processes and enhancing user experiences through its tailored offerings.Smooth, Inc., founded in 2019 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, operates in the tech and consumer services sectors. The company has secured JPY 1.58 billion in Series B funding as part of a larger JPY 2.85 billion equity and debt funding, led by Maezawa Fund.
It has participated in 3 notable investment rounds, with the latest funding round occurring on June 2026, Smooth Inc. raised JPY 700 million in series C funding from JIC Venture Growth Investments, with participation from Maezawa Fund, XTech Ventures and CyberAgent Capital.
The founder has a history of entrepreneurial engagement in the tech sector, although specific prior ventures were not detailed.Smooth, Inc. offers a range of products and services designed to meet diverse user needs within target markets. Its solutions streamline processes and enhance user experiences, primarily catering to technology and consumer services sectors. These offerings are strategically positioned in international markets, aligning with regions that demonstrate a high demand for technological innovation and consumer engagement.The company employs a revenue model that combines direct-to-consumer sales with business-to-business partnerships. Revenue generation is facilitated through subscription services and retail distribution, allowing clients to purchase flagship products via annual subscriptions or one-time purchases. This model caters to both individual consumers and corporate clients, backed by partnerships with retailers and wholesalers to enhance market visibility.
The company will use the June 2026 funding to accelerate hiring and improve its services. Additionally, it is exploring expansion into new markets, specifically targeting regions in Southeast Asia and North America by 2027.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Jun 29, 2026, $4.3M — CyberAgent Capital, XTech Ventures, Maezawa Fund, JIC Venture Growth Investments
- Series B, Dec 17, 2025, $10M — CyberAgent Capital, Hiroshima Venture Capital, XTech Ventures, Maezawa Fund

## Investors

- CyberAgent Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cyberagent-capital) — Series B, Series C
- Hiroshima Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/hiroshima-venture-capital) — Series B
- XTech Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/xtech-ventures) — Series B, Series C
- Maezawa Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/maezawa-fund) — Series B, Series C
- JIC Venture Growth Investments (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/jic-venture-growth-investments) — Series C