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Tailor

YC S22

Tokyo, JP · Founded 2021 · 40 employees · Hiring · 7 known investors

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Tailor provides a headless ERP system designed as a flexible alternative to legacy platforms, enabling businesses to integrate backend operations with tools like Shopify, QuickBooks, and Netsuite. The platform allows modular configuration without disrupting operations and offers customizable interfaces for teams managing complex business processes.

Also known as Tailor Technologies Inc.

Developer ToolsE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareSaaSB2BAPIEnterpriseJapanEast AsiaPartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S22)

Tailor was founded in 2021 by Yo Shibata and Misato Takahashi.

YSYo Shibata
Yo ShibataFounderHe previously founded Smapo, which was acquired by Rakuten in retail technology, and Shoppi, acquired by IMJ as a mobile application; he also co-founded ventures in fintech and healthcare technology, and worked as a consultant at McKinsey.
MTMisato Takahashi
Misato TakahashiFounderPreviously, he co-founded Speee, which went public on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 2020, and served as CTO of Spotlight before it was acquired by Rakuten. He has held engineering roles at Rakuten and GREE, and led the research and development division at Mercari.
DD
Dave Dela CruzSenior Software Engineer
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Patrick SuzukiHiring Manager for Product roles
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june ChoVice President of Marketing
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Ana Graf NunesRecruiting Operations Manager
YI
Yasuyo IshikawaExecutive Assistantformer
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Masato MiuraDesign Engineerformer

Investors · 7

Global Brainlisted by Global BrainTokyo · $100K

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i-nest capitallisted by i-nest capitalTokyo
Spiral Capitallisted by Spiral CapitalTokyo

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Spiral Innovation Partnerslisted by Spiral Innovation Partners
ANRIreportedTokyo

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Globis Capital PartnersreportedTokyo · $18M

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Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements
  • Undisclosed amountSeries ANov 2025 · 6 sources
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In the news

Tailor Series A Funding Reaches $37 Million | The SaaS Newsthesaasnews.com · Nov 2025Tailor Closes Series A Funding; Brings Total to $37Mfinsmes.com · Nov 2025Tailor Omakase: Curated, Headless ERP for Fast-Growing Retail Brandsycombinator.com · Jun 2025Y Combinator, Global Brain back Tailor, a Japanese headless ERP startup • TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Sep 2022

Frequently asked questions

What does Tailor do?
Tailor provides a headless ERP system designed as a flexible alternative to legacy platforms, enabling businesses to integrate backend operations with tools like Shopify, QuickBooks, and Netsuite. The platform allows modular configuration without disrupting operations and offers customizable interfaces for teams managing complex business processes.
Who founded Tailor?
Tailor was founded by Yo Shibata, Misato Takahashi in 2021.
Who are Tailor's investors?
Tailor's investors include Y Combinator, Global Brain, i-nest capital, Spiral Capital, Spiral Innovation Partners, ANRI, Globis Capital Partners.
Where is Tailor headquartered?
Tailor is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.