Startale Group secured $63 million in Series A funding to scale tokenized asset infrastructure. The raise highlights sustained institutional interest in blockchain-based financial systems tied to real-world assets.
The round included a $50 million second close led by SBI Group and a $13 million earlier tranche from Sony Innovation Fund. The company plans to expand Strium, its Layer 1 blockchain focused on tokenized securities, and accelerate adoption of its yen-backed stablecoin JPYSC. Startale also collaborates with Sony on Soneium, an Ethereum Layer 2 network.
Can Tokenized Securities Gain Traction In Japan?
The funding aligns with growing efforts to bring traditional financial instruments onchain. Startale’s focus includes tokenized equities and real-world asset (RWA) trading, particularly within Japanese markets. The firm is also developing USDSC alongside JPYSC to support broader settlement use cases.
Globally, tokenized asset markets are gaining momentum among institutional players. Data from RWA.xyz shows the sector has surpassed $10 billion in onchain value, with government bonds and private credit leading adoption. Japan’s regulatory environment, which supports stablecoin issuance through trust banks, provides a distinct framework compared to other regions.
“The close of our $63 million Series A reflects the strong conviction our partners have in the vision we are building,” said Sota Watanabe, CEO of Startale.
He added that collaboration with SBI Group will accelerate tokenized stock adoption centered on Japanese equities and yen-based stablecoins.
Still, scaling liquidity and user adoption remains a key challenge for tokenized securities platforms. Startale plans to upgrade its application into a multi-function “SuperApp” integrating payments, asset management, and blockchain services. The next catalyst will be whether institutional flows materialize as tokenized equities and stablecoin rails expand in regulated markets.
