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Startale builds blockchain infrastructure aimed at bringing mainstream users onchain and bridging traditional systems with the onchain world. The company operates globally and has launched network and cloud offerings while forming joint ventures with large corporations.

Cloud ComputingCrypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureFintech

Founders & leadership

SWSota Watanabe
Sota WatanabeCo-founder · Chief Executive OfficerSota Watanabe is CEO of Startale Group, a Singapore-based blockchain infrastructure company, and serves as a board member at SBI Holdings. He leads development of JPYSC, a Japanese yen stablecoin; Soneium, an Ethereum Layer 2 network co-developed with Sony; and other blockchain platforms connecting traditional finance with digital asset systems.
SIShun Ishikawa
Shun IshikawaCofounder/ Chief of StaffCo-founder and Chief of Staff at Startale Group, a blockchain infrastructure company. Based on international experience across Singapore, the Netherlands, Scotland, and Japan, Ishikawa focuses on business strategy, organizational design, and financial architecture for the firm.

Investors · 10

Binance Labs✓ confirmed by StartaleMalta · $100K – $5M

How we know: the company's own site · Not right? Tell us

Coinbase Ventures✓ confirmed by StartaleSan Francisco · $100K – $10M

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Polychain Capital✓ confirmed by StartaleSan Francisco · $100K – $10M

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Sony Ventures Corporationlisted by Sony Ventures CorporationTokyo

How we know: Sony Ventures Corporation's portfolio page · coinmarketcap.com · the VCSheet dataset · open dataset · 5k.vc investor directory · Not right? Tell us

Sony Network Communicationsreported

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UOB Venture ManagementreportedSingapore · $10M – $50M

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Also in the syndicate · 3

SBISBI GroupleadSony

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$63M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2026

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Startale went on to found or lead other companies.

Sota WatanabeFounderFounded Astar NetworkSota MoriyamaBusiness ManagerFounded Yoake Entertainment

Frequently asked questions

What does Startale do?
Startale builds blockchain infrastructure aimed at bringing mainstream users onchain and bridging traditional systems with the onchain world. The company operates globally and has launched network and cloud offerings while forming joint ventures with large corporations.
Who founded Startale?
Startale was founded by Sota Watanabe, Shun Ishikawa.
Who are Startale's investors?
Startale's investors include Samsung Next, Binance Labs, Coinbase Ventures, Polychain Capital, Sony Ventures Corporation, Sony Network Communications, UOB Venture Management.
How much funding has Startale raised?
Startale has disclosed $63M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.