STORES, Inc.
PrivateLast Round
Growth Equity
Jan 1, 2025
Est. Valuation
$50M
Total Funding Raised
$158.3M
Momentum
Top 50%
of companies Caplight tracks
Company Overview
STORES, Inc. is a Japanese e-commerce company that provides a digital platform for businesses to transition to the digital economy through online store establishment services, POS registers, and cashless payment solutions.
Sector
Consumer & Commerce
Verticals
E-commerce, Digital Payments, Point-of-Sale, Vertical SaaS, Lending & Credit
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Subscription SaaS, Payment Processing Fee, Usage-Based SaaS, Services & Consulting
AI Layer
Application
Keywords
Historical Pricing
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STORES, Inc. Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Growth Equity | Jan 1, 2025 | ||||
| Strategic | Feb 17, 2023 | ||||
| Series E | Aug 4, 2020 | ||||
| VC Round | Feb 1, 2018 | ||||
| Series B Extension | Aug 9, 2017 | ||||
Series B | Feb 6, 2017 |
Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
STORES, Inc. Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| World Innovation Lab | Series E |
| PayPal Ventures | Series E |
| 株式会社日本政策金融公庫 | Series B Extension, Series B |
| Goldman Sachs (Asia) LLC | VC Round, Series E |
| Anatole Investment Management | Series E |
| Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance | Series B |
| Bain Capital, LP | Series F, VC Round, Series E |
Market signals
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- Apr 5, 2026
Achieved 30% female managers company-wide and 44% at section chief level.
- Mar 1, 2026
Total transaction volume grew 5x and team size grew 10x since 2018.
STORES, Inc. Filings
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Common questions about STORES, Inc.'s valuation, stock price, and market status.
Is STORES a public or private company?
STORES is a private company.
What is the current stock price of STORES?
STORES is a private company with no public stock price. No recent secondary market data is available.
How much is STORES worth (valuation)?
Valuation information for STORES is not publicly available.
Can I buy STORES stock?
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When was STORES's last funding round?
STORES's most recent funding round was Growth Equity on January 1, 2025.
Who are the main investors in STORES?
Key investors in STORES include Bain Capital, LP, Innovation Network Corporation of Japan.
Will STORES IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for STORES.
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