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LayerX Secures $100M Series B to Accelerate AI-Driven Enterprise Automation in Japan

LayerX, the Japanese AI SaaS startup founded by serial entrepreneur Yoshinori Fukushima and led by CTO Yuki Matsumoto, has raised $100 million in a Series B round led by TCV, marking the U.S. fund’s first investment in Japan. Additional backers included MUFG Bank, Mitsubishi UFJ Innovation Partners, JAFCO Group, Keyrock Capital, Coreline Ventures, and JP Investment.

Founded in 2018, LayerX has become a leader in back-office automation with its flagship Bakuraku Suite, now serving more than 15,000 companies. Its AI offerings, including Ai Workforce, help enterprises automate finance, procurement, and HR at scale. The latest round brings total funding to $192.2 million, positioning LayerX among Japan’s fastest-growing SaaS companies.

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