Japan-based payments and commerce platform supports gaming and digital content businesses with more than 200 payment methods across 224 countries and regions

TOKYO, October 28, 2026 — Tokenz today announced its selection for CB Insights’ ninth annual Fintech 100, recognizing the world’s 100 most promising fintech startups. Across the Fintech 100 and its predecessor, the Fintech 250, Tokenz is the first Japan-based company selected since 2020.

Tokenz helps gaming and digital content businesses sell directly to consumers worldwide through their own webshops and other direct-to-consumer (D2C) channels. The platform combines payments, tax and compliance, fraud prevention, promotions, subscriptions, and sales reporting to simplify international sales and help merchants improve profitability.

Simplifying Global Sales

International sales bring different payment preferences, tax obligations, and compliance requirements in each market. As a Merchant of Record (MoR), Tokenz acts as the seller of record, handling payment processing, tax filing for the sales it handles, refunds, and fraud prevention. This reduces the operational burden of cross-border sales while adapting to local requirements and merchants’ needs.

What Sets Tokenz Apart

1. AI-Native Development and a Streamlined Checkout

Tokenz uses AI-assisted development and integration to reduce implementation time and effort. Built for digital goods, its checkout removes unnecessary steps and combines payment infrastructure with fraud prevention for a smooth, secure purchasing experience.

2. An Integrated Toolkit for D2C Sales

From webshops and checkout to promotions, subscriptions, and sales analytics, Tokenz brings D2C operations into one platform. Merchants can manage campaigns, recurring billing, and sales without connecting multiple separate services. A unified dashboard shows transactions across multiple titles, helping teams work efficiently and refine their sales strategies.

3. Responsive Support in Japanese, Backed by Technical Expertise

Tokenz’s team combines Japanese-language support with expertise in payments and gaming. It works directly with merchants’ development and operations teams, from initial integration through troubleshooting and ongoing product improvements.

Giving Merchants More Time to Grow

By simplifying payment operations and helping merchants optimize selling costs, Tokenz frees up time and resources for content development and better user experiences. Merchants can focus on their core business while reaching customers worldwide.

About Tokenz

Tokenz is a Japan-based payments and commerce platform for gaming and digital content businesses. It supports more than 200 payment methods across 224 countries and regions, with solutions tailored to local requirements and merchants’ needs. Its webshop, checkout, subscription, promotional, and sales management tools help businesses build D2C channels and expand internationally.

Company: K.K. Tokenz Representative: Po-Huan Lin Headquarters: 11F, Toho Hibiya Promenade Building, 1-5-2 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan Website: https://tokenz.one

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About the 2026 Fintech 100

CB Insights Fintech 100 2026

CB Insights — 2026 Fintech 100

The 2026 Fintech 100 spans 21 categories across six areas of the fintech market, from payments and business finance to capital markets and connectivity. CB Insights’ research team selected the companies using its datasets on deal activity, industry partnerships, team strength, investor strength, employee headcount, and proprietary metrics.

Quick facts on the 2026 Fintech 100:

  • $10.9B in equity funding raised over time, including more than $3.2B raised in 2026 (as of October 5, 2026).

  • 330+ business relationships since 2025, including with industry leaders like JPMorganChase, Mastercard, and NASDAQ.

  • 51 early-stage startups, 13 of which are at the seed stage.

About CB Insights

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