I participated in the Series A round for Taxnap Inc., the provider of the “effortless” tax return app, Taxnap. The company raised a total of 1.3 billion JPY. This round was led by WiL and included both existing and new investors, combined with debt financing from financial institutions including Mizuho Bank.
Taxnap is accelerating the transition from traditional PC-based software to a fully smartphone-based process, specifically targeting blue-collar sole proprietors in industries such as construction, logistics, and beauty. The app’s key differentiator is its gamified UX, which allows users to intuitively categorize expenses with a flick of a finger. This innovation drastically reduces the complexity and stress of accounting, creating an unprecedented user experience that makes the process feel genuinely “fun.”
Our decision to reinvest is driven by the growing adoption of mobile tax filing, the app’s evolution through deep AI integration, and the social significance of supporting on-site professionals. We believe Taxnap will become the essential infrastructure that empowers the rising number of sole proprietors in the AI and digital age, and we look forward to supporting their continued growth. (Lead: Uno)