Ocean Co., Ltd.
Every round on record, with the sources behind each and the investors on them.
Every round on record, with the sources behind each and the investors on them.
2 sources · checked 1 time, last 1h ago
Developing: it holds up against its sources so far, and firms up as more reporting lands.
The sources report the Series A total but do not state the second-close amount separately. The first-close investors are included because the source identifies them as participants in the same Series A.
| Round | Amount | Announced | Lead | Buzz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series A | $3.2M ~¥500M financing total ¥500 million (US$3.3 million) | 2026-10-09 | not stated | 2 outlets. #46 in Trending |
2 sources · checked 1 time, last 1h ago [ DEVELOPING ] Developing: it holds up against its sources so far, and firms up as more reporting lands. read against 2 sources
The sources report the Series A total but do not state the second-close amount separately. The first-close investors are included because the source identifies them as participants in the same Series A. | ||||
Ocean builds a tax-refund and inbound-marketing platform that helps Japanese retailers serve international visitors, process tax refunds, and attract shoppers.
Japan is scheduled to switch in November 2026 from purchase-time tax exemption to a refund model, creating a nationwide need for new refund operations, multilingual support, and retailer systems. Ocean says Ocean Tax Refund passed 200 member stores within six months, and its roughly ¥500 million Series A is a bet that this compliance entry point can grow into a broader purchase-data and inbound-marketing platform.
Also named as backers in company research: Shizen Capital, Mizuho Capital, MicroAd Ventures, ONE-JAPAN Tourism Fund, Dual Bridge Capital, KURONEKO Innovation Fund 2号, Global Brain, Yamato Holdings, HIS, ZUU Funders, Japan Asia Investment