LayerX Raises $100 Million to Transform Financial Automation in Japan

Tokyo-based LayerX, a startup focused on AI-powered workflow automation for enterprises, has successfully secured ¥15 billion (around $100 million) in its latest funding round. This Series B investment was led by technology Crossover Ventures (TCV), a leading U.S. venture capital firm recognized for backing major players like Airbnb, ByteDance, and facebook.

Key Players Fueling teh Investment Round

The funding attracted significant contributors including Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group-one of japan’s largest banking conglomerates-and local venture capital firm Jafco Group. Additionally, Coreline Ventures from California, founded by former partners of Tencent and DCM Ventures (which is supported by SoftBank), also participated in this round.

Revolutionizing Corporate Finance wiht Advanced AI Tools

As its inception in 2018, LayerX has engineered sophisticated AI software aimed at streamlining bookkeeping processes such as invoice processing, expense reimbursements, and corporate card management. Their platform automates complex document workflows by extracting data from PDFs and transforming it into searchable databases. Beyond financial operations automation, LayerX partners with Mitsui & Co., a prominent Japanese trading company, to develop an investment platform centered on tokenized real estate assets.

Enhancing Clarity and Efficiency in Finance Departments

A general partner at TCV highlighted that LayerX’s AI-native system drastically reduces manual workloads while improving transparency and regulatory compliance within finance teams. The newly acquired funds will be directed toward expanding the engineering team and intensifying sales efforts across Japan’s enterprise market.

A Visionary Leader Driving Innovation Forward

The founder of LayerX is serial entrepreneur Yoshinori Fukushima who previously launched Gunosy-a news aggregation app that went public on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 2015. Recognized as one of Asia’s top young innovators under 30 years old for his achievements with Gunosy in 2016,Fukushima continues to spearhead efforts to modernize traditional business workflows through artificial intelligence technologies.

Navigating Digital Transformation Within Established Industries

This recent capital injection follows a ¥10 billion Series A round raised last year involving investors such as Mitsubishi UFJ Innovation Partners and Mizuho Capital.LayerX distinguishes itself among Japanese startups driving digital transformation within sectors historically dependent on paper-based documentation and slow adoption of AI solutions.

The expanding Frontier of Legal Tech Innovation Across Japan

An illustrative example is LegalOn technologies-a legal tech startup operating out of Tokyo and San Francisco-that leverages AI to expedite contract review processes. In July 2025 alone, LegalOn secured $50 million led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives’ growth equity team as part of their mission to modernize legal workflows using artificial intelligence tools.

The Road Ahead: trends Shaping AI-Driven business Automation

• Widespread Integration: Market research from early 2024 indicates that over 60% of large enterprises throughout Asia-Pacific plan to adopt smart automation solutions within their financial departments over the next two years.
• varied use Cases: From automating compliance audits at global banks to optimizing supply chain documentation at manufacturing companies-AI platforms like those developed by LayerX are becoming essential drivers for operational excellence worldwide.
• Sustainability Benefits: By minimizing dependence on physical paperwork through digitization powered by machine learning algorithms similar to those employed at LayerX-and reducing manual data entry-the environmental impact associated with office administration can be significantly decreased over time.

“LayerX demonstrates how innovative technology can fundamentally reshape long-standing business practices,” remarked an industry expert specializing in fintech innovation during a virtual panel discussion connecting Tokyo with Silicon Valley regions.”

This surge toward intelligent automation not only boosts productivity but also unlocks new opportunities for organizations seeking agility amid rapidly shifting global markets increasingly driven by digital transformation imperatives supported by robust artificial intelligence capabilities.