# Yoii

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

- Industry: Financial Services
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: www.yoii.jp
- Total disclosed funding: $6.4M
- Latest round: Series A (Dec 8, 2023)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Based in Japan, Yoii Inc. operates as a fintech company specializing in revenue-based financing solutions for startups and SMEs, facilitating accessible funding against future sales revenue.Yoii Inc. is a fintech company that provides revenue-based financing options to help startups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) secure necessary funds. Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2021, Yoii has completed a total of 4 deals, with its most recent funding round occurring on December 8, 2023. The company raised USD 5.5 mn in Series A funding led by Emellience Partners, alongside participation from ITOCHU Technology Ventures and FFG Venture Business Partners. The CEO, Masaharu Uno, continues to steer the company since its inception.Yoii Fuel offers a specialized revenue-based financing (RBF) service designed to enable startups and SMEs in Japan to secure necessary funding against future sales revenue. This service facilitates the rapid acquisition of capital without the burdensome processes associated with traditional bank loans or equity financing. Yoii Fuel's platform allows clients to complete the entire application and approval process online, often in as little as two weeks, streamlining access to funding for growth initiatives such as advertising, recruitment, or product development. The primary customer base includes startups and SMEs across various industries that generate stable sales but may face cash flow gaps or wish to avoid equity dilution. The service is available to corporate clients within the Japanese market, emphasizing accessibility for those looking to enhance their business value without incurring traditional financing burdens.Yoii Fuel generates revenue through transaction fees associated with its financing services, which range from 3% to 15% based on the amount financed and specific terms agreed upon with clients. The financing amounts can vary significantly, typically from several hundred thousand yen to tens of millions of yen, depending on the client's projected future sales. Clients utilize Yoii Fuel's platform to secure funding through a straightforward three-step process that includes submitting financial documentation and connecting accounting systems via API for seamless data integration. The financial structure primarily operates on a B2B basis, where companies engage with Yoii Fuel for tailored financing solutions that align with their growth strategies. The absence of collateral requirements and the flexibility in fund utilization further enhance Yoii Fuel's appeal to its client base.In December 2023, Yoii Inc. raised USD 5.5 mn in Series A funding led by Emellience Partners Inc., with participation from other investors including ITOCHU Technology Ventures and FFG Venture Business Partners. The company plans to leverage this funding to enhance accessibility to capital for early-stage startups in Japan. Yoii aims to innovate its product offerings and explore expansion opportunities within the Japanese market, focusing on delivering tailored financial solutions that meet the evolving needs of startups and SMEs.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Dec 8, 2023, $5.5M — ITOCHU Technology Ventures, FFG Venture Business Partners, Emellience Partners
- Series A, Oct 12, 2021, $0.9M — Global Brain, Inclusion Japan

## Investors

- Global Brain (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/global-brain) — Series A
- Inclusion Japan (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/inclusion-japan) — Series A
- ITOCHU Technology Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/itochu-technology-ventures) — Series A
- FFG Venture Business Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ffg-venture-business-partners) — Series A
- Emellience Partners — Series A