Tailor has expanded its Series A round to a total of $22 million. The second close includes new backing from JIC Venture Growth Investments (JIC VGI) and New Enterprise Associates (NEA), along with increased support from Y Combinator.
JIC VGI, a government-backed fund, focuses on advancing innovations that strengthen Japan’s industrial competitiveness and solve societal challenges. NEA, a global venture capital firm established in 1977, contributes decades of experience in scaling technology companies.
“We’re honored to have their support as we continue to grow in both the U.S. and Japan.” — Yo Shibata, Co-founder & CEO
Tailor delivers a headless, composable ERP system designed specifically for modern retail and ecommerce businesses. In today’s fast-moving commerce environment—marked by dynamic supply chains, fragmented marketplaces, and shifting global policies — agile and customizable systems are critical.
Tailor’s modular, API-first platform supports teams in automating workflows, integrating with existing tools, and adapting to operational changes. The system enables full control over inventory, purchasing, fulfillment, and finance functions. Key platform capabilities include:
- End-to-end operations management across core functions
- Customizable internal workflows and external interfaces
- Seamless integration with best-of-breed tools, avoiding full system overhauls
- Programmatic access to data and logic for developers and AI agents
AI-driven enhancements are being rapidly expanded throughout the platform. These additions are designed to bring exponential improvements in productivity, accuracy, and efficiency — reducing manual errors and enabling operational teams to perform at higher levels.
“This latest funding is a strong vote of confidence in what we’re building, and a signal that there’s real demand for flexible, composable systems that can keep up with how modern businesses operate.” — Yo Shibata, Co-founder & CEO