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Smartpay raises $7 million in a pre-Series A round led by SMBC Venture Capital

PRIVATEApr 08, 2024

Amount Raised

$7 Million

Round Type

Pre-Series A

Minato CityFinancial Services

Investors

Global Founders CapitalMatrix PartnersSMBC Venture CapitalAngel Bridge

Description

Smartpay, a Japanese fintech company, has raised $7 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by SMBC Venture Capital, with participation from Angel Bridge, Matrix Partners, and Global Founders Capital. The funding will be used to further develop their buy now, pay later solutions, digital in-store payments service, and digital financing service.

Quick answer

Smartpay raised $7 Million in a Pre-Series A round, dated April 8, 2024. Investors: Global Founders Capital, Matrix Partners, SMBC Venture Capital and Angel Bridge. Smartpay is based in Minato City, Tokyo, Japan.

How much did Smartpay raise?
Smartpay raised $7 Million in a Pre-Series A round on April 8, 2024.
Who invested in Smartpay?
Global Founders Capital, Matrix Partners, SMBC Venture Capital and Angel Bridge are named as investors in this round.
What does Smartpay do?
Smartpay is a Japanese fintech company specializing in buy now, pay later solutions.
Where is Smartpay based and how big is it?
Smartpay is based in Minato City, Tokyo, Japan.
Who are the decision-makers at Smartpay?
Fundz holds 1 contact at Smartpay. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.

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Who else raised in Financial Services around the same time

Companies in the same sectors as Smartpay that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.

  • Resilience raised $25M (Funding Round) on May 23, 2024.
  • CBi Group raised $15M (Series A) on May 23, 2024.
  • CI Global Asset Management raised $675M (Debt Financing) on May 23, 2024.
  • Ayan Capital raised $33M (Series A) on May 23, 2024.
  • ProsParity raised $2M (Pre-Seed) on May 23, 2024.
  • Aduro Advisors raised an undisclosed amount on May 23, 2024.

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Company Information

Company

Smartpay

Location

Minato City, Tokyo, Japan

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Smartpay is a Japanese fintech company specializing in buy now, pay later solutions. Their solutions also include a digital in-store payments service with free automated installments, as well as a digital financing service for users to pay for online purchases directly from their bank accounts.

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