# JCB

> JCB is a VC fund in Rocester backing Mobile, Payments and Mobile Payments. See 7 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Rocester, United Kingdom
- Total investments: 7
- Last investment: Mar 2026
- Lead investor: 57%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jcb-international-europe-limited
- X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/JCB_Europe
- Website: http://www.global.jcb/en/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JCBSingapore

JCB is a VC fund in Rocester focused on Mobile and Payments. 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 andproviding 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.

## Contacts

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## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mobile | 2 | 29% |
| Payments | 2 | 29% |
| Mobile Payments | 2 | 29% |
| Financial Services | 2 | 29% |
| Gift | 1 | 14% |

14 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Corporate Round | 3 | 43% |
| Funding Round | 2 | 29% |
| Series B | 1 | 14% |
| Series C | 1 | 14% |

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Japan | 5 | 71% |
| Malaysia | 1 | 14% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ichiro Hamakawa | President and Chief Executive Office | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/ichiro-hamakawa |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Japan DX | Japan DX platform provides a comprehensive data-driven services to inbound tourists to Japan. |  | Corporate Round | Mar 01, 2026 |  |
| Soft Space | From its inception in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 2012, Soft Space has grown to become the leading mobile Point of Sales (mPOS) provider in the South East Asia region, present in 13 banks across Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, the Philippines, Australia and New Zealand.The Soft Space centralised Mobile Point-­‐of-­‐Salespayment platform aims to revolutionise the payment industry by enabling anyone to accept card based payments. It is certified EMV Level 2, the first in Asia to achieve this, and is also certified by MasterCard and Visa; a testament to its security, credibility and is recognised globally.Soft Space has won multiple awards including the Red Herring Top 100 Asia 2014, Merit Winner of the WITSA’s Global ICT Excellence Awards, APICTA’s Best Financial Application Award 2013, APICTA’s Best Start Up 2013, and AICTA’s award for the Best Start Up in the ASEAN region. | $31.5M | Series B | Apr 06, 2023 |  |
| Soft Space | From its inception in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 2012, Soft Space has grown to become the leading mobile Point of Sales (mPOS) provider in the South East Asia region, present in 13 banks across Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, the Philippines, Australia and New Zealand.The Soft Space centralised Mobile Point-­‐of-­‐Salespayment platform aims to revolutionise the payment industry by enabling anyone to accept card based payments. It is certified EMV Level 2, the first in Asia to achieve this, and is also certified by MasterCard and Visa; a testament to its security, credibility and is recognised globally.Soft Space has won multiple awards including the Red Herring Top 100 Asia 2014, Merit Winner of the WITSA’s Global ICT Excellence Awards, APICTA’s Best Financial Application Award 2013, APICTA’s Best Start Up 2013, and AICTA’s award for the Best Start Up in the ASEAN region. | $5M | Corporate Round | Jan 13, 2022 |  |
| Net Protections | Net Protections is a Operation of “NP postpay” payment for BtoC mail order,Operation of B2B payment "NP payment" and Operation of “atone,” a membership payment for BtoC. | $56.3M | Corporate Round | Feb 26, 2021 |  |
| iBank Marketing | iBank Marketing offers its Wallet+ PFM goal-saving platform that aims to give banks a tool to help their clients create and achieve their short-term financial goals. | $7.1M |  | Jul 31, 2019 |  |
| Origami Japan | Origami is a mobile platform for cashless payments with a mission to “Create the future of money, payment and commerce”. Established in 2012, Origami Pay is now rolled out nationwide at convenience stores, international fast food chains, taxis, department stores and shops across various verticals. | $949.7M | Series C | Sep 21, 2018 |  |
| Giftee | giftee is an online service where you can send a small 'thank you' through small gifts by twitter and email. Supported by Open Network Lab. | $82.8M |  | Apr 04, 2018 |  |

7 of 7 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Credit Saison](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/credit-saison) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Dentsu](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/dentsu) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [DG Lab](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/dg-lab-fund) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Hibiscus Fund](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/hibiscus-fund) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [MARUI GROUP](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/marui-group) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Mirai Creation Fund](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/mirai-creation-fund) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

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## FAQ

### What does JCB invest in?

JCB invests primarily in Mobile, Payments and Mobile Payments startups, most often at Corporate Round and Funding Round stage. Most of the 7 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Japan. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### How do I contact JCB?

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### Who are the partners at JCB?

The team at JCB includes Ichiro Hamakawa (President and Chief Executive Office). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

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