Credit Engine Overview
- Year Founded
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2016
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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300
- Latest Deal Type
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M&A
Credit Engine General Information
Description
Developer of an online lending platform designed to offer financial services for small and medium-sized enterprises. The company's platform facilitates loan screening in real-time and continuously from sales data, bank data, and external online data, as well as facilitates borrowing services, enabling small and medium enterprises to borrow money to expand their business.
Contact Information
Website
www.creditengine.jp(Operating Subsidiary)
Corporate Office
- 28th Floor, YOTSUYA TOWER
- 1-6-1 Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku
- Tokyo, Minato-ku 160-0004
- Japan
Corporate Office
- 28th Floor, YOTSUYA TOWER
- 1-6-1 Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku
- Tokyo, Minato-ku 160-0004
- Japan
Credit Engine Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11. Merger/Acquisition | 31-Oct-2024 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 10. Accelerator/Incubator | Completed | Generating Revenue | ||||
| 9. Later Stage VC (Series B) | 17-Jan-2024 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 8. Later Stage VC | 01-May-2022 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 7. Accelerator/Incubator | 01-Jan-2022 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 6. Later Stage VC (Series A) | 01-Jan-2020 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 5. Accelerator/Incubator | 16-Aug-2018 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 4. Seed Round | 30-Jan-2017 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 3. Seed Round | 01-Sep-2016 | $493K | $493K | Completed | Startup | |
| 2. Accelerator/Incubator | Completed | Startup |
Credit Engine Comparisons
Industry
Financing
Details
Credit Engine Competitors (54)
One of Credit Engine’s 54 competitors is Fundbox, a Venture Capital-Backed company based in Plano, TX.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fundbox | Venture Capital-Backed | Plano, TX | ||||
| Flexiloans | Venture Capital-Backed | Mumbai, India | ||||
| SmartBiz | Venture Capital-Backed | San Francisco, CA | ||||
| Axio (Financial Services) | Formerly VC-backed | Bengaluru, India | ||||
| CAN Capital | Formerly VC-backed | Marietta, GA |
Credit Engine Patents
Credit Engine Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP-2025154670-A | Reminder management system, reminder management method, and reminder management program | Active | 29-Mar-2024 | ||
| JP-2025155525-A | Reminder management system, reminder management method, and reminder management program | Pending | 29-Mar-2024 | ||
| JP-2018180815-A | Loan amount determination system, loan amount determination method, and program thereof | Inactive | 10-Apr-2017 |
Credit Engine Signals
Credit Engine Former Investors (24)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 Global | Accelerator/Incubator | Minority | ||
| Arco Partners | Family Office | Minority | ||
| Bricks Fund Tokyo | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Carta Holdings | Corporation | Minority | ||
| Carta Ventures (Japan) | Venture Capital | Minority |
Credit Engine Acquisitions (2)
Credit Engine’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Kokopelli (FAI Cloud). The deal was made on 02-Oct-2023.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kokopelli (FAI Cloud) | 02-Oct-2023 | Merger/Acquisition | Financial Software | ||
| Land Data Bank | 15-Dec-2022 | Merger/Acquisition | Financial Software |
Credit Engine FAQs
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When was Credit Engine founded?
Credit Engine was founded in 2016.
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Where is Credit Engine headquartered?
Credit Engine is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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What is the size of Credit Engine?
Credit Engine has 300 total employees.
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What industry is Credit Engine in?
Credit Engine’s primary industry is Financial Software.
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Is Credit Engine a private or public company?
Credit Engine is a Private company.
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What is Credit Engine’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Credit Engine is .
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How much funding has Credit Engine raised over time?
Credit Engine has raised $9.2M.
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Who are Credit Engine’s investors?
500 Global, Arco Partners, Bricks Fund Tokyo, Carta Holdings, and Carta Ventures (Japan) are 5 of 24 investors who have invested in Credit Engine.
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Who are Credit Engine’s competitors?
Fundbox, Flexiloans, SmartBiz, Axio (Financial Services), and CAN Capital are some of the 54 competitors of Credit Engine.
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When was Credit Engine acquired?
Credit Engine was acquired on 31-Oct-2024.
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Who acquired Credit Engine?
Credit Engine was acquired by PayPay.
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