JCB
Part Ground Floor, 30 Eastbourne Terrace, Paddington, London, W2 6LA, United Kingdom
Overview
Since its founding in 1961, JCB has been committed to providing their customers the convenience of improvement and attractive products and services. They expanded internationally in 1981. They have operated and expanded the international brand to be the leading payment brand in the world. At JCB they seek to delight their customers by creating and providing unique value through high quality payment products, a robust infrastructure and world class services. JCB recognizes it is their global corporate responsibility to ensure their products and services contribute to the betterment of all the people and places they serve. As the only international payment brand originating in Japan, their vision is to be a leader in global payments through innovative thinking, and solutions to the rapidly changing global payments landscape. They continually strive in their efforts to be a unique payment brand that adds value to every aspect of the daily lives of their customers.
- Total investments
- 2
- Lead investments
- 1
- Investments · 12mo
- 0
- Active investors
- 1
Sector focus
- Financial Services
- Payments
- Transaction Processing
Investment portfolio
- Net Protections
Led · Equity · Feb 2021
Net Protections Holdings operates post-payment services including NP Atobarai (B2C), NP Kakebarai (B2B) and the atone cardless payment solution. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Tokyo, NP Atobarai had processed over 200 million total transactions and recorded more than ¥290 billion in total payment volumes by FY2019, serving over 14.5 million unique users per year. NP Kakebarai serves roughly 2,300 business customers with annual payment volumes of ¥59 billion and more than 7.8 million transactions. The company has expanded internationally with offerings such as AFTEE in Taiwan and emphasizes building payment infrastructure and big-data capabilities from customer purchase and payment histories. Net Protections’ stated mission is to “Create New Standard,” and it aims to further grow its BNPL platforms and B2B payment systems both within Japan and abroad.
- Origami
Participated · Series C · Sep 2018
Founded in 2012, Origami operates a cash-free payment platform with the mission to “create the future of money, payments and commerce.” The company introduced mobile payment services in 2015 and officially launched the Origami Pay product in May 2016. Origami Pay is now accepted nationwide across convenience stores, international fast-food chains, taxis, department stores and many other retail verticals. Consumers access the service via the Origami app on iOS or Android, while merchants use the separate Origami Business app for transactions. The company’s newly announced financing will be directed toward hiring global talent, bolstering product development and accelerating expansion into additional verticals. Including the latest round, Origami has secured a total of USD 88 million in funding to date.
Team
Ichiro Hamakawa
President and Chief Executive Office
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