Pie Systems develops PIE VAT, a software platform that digitizes duty-free tax refunds while using the resulting data and network to link travelers with retail and hospitality businesses. The company positions itself as a broader "travel platform" that can redefine the shopping experience for inbound tourists and open new marketing channels for merchants. Originating in Japan, Pie Systems sees vast headroom in the inbound travel market, which it notes is second only to the automotive sector in size. By streamlining VAT refunds and aggregating transaction data, the firm aims to drive higher tourist spending and deliver actionable insights to partners. Pie Systems recently secured a USD 15.5 million Series A round, the only publicly disclosed financial metric to date. The fresh capital is intended to accelerate growth and expand the platform’s global footprint. To support this expansion, the company is actively hiring and seeking additional corporate partners.

Total raised

$16M

Funding rounds

1

Latest round

Series A

Latest activity

Nov 2025