SAN FRANCISCO – Tailor, a headless ERP platform for retail and ecommerce brands, announced the final close of its Series A funding round, bringing the total raised to $37 million as it plans to accelerate its expansion in the United States.
The funding round saw participation from new investors, including i-nest capital, ALPHA, and funds managed by Japan Post Investment Corporation and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank.
Existing investors Global Brain and Globis Capital Partners also increased their commitments. The round follows earlier closes in May and July 2025 with backing from New Enterprise Associates (NEA) and Y Combinator.
In an interview, Tailor co-founder and CEO Yo Shibata said the capital will fuel product development and support the company’s push into the U.S. market, while continuing enterprise implementations in its home base of Japan.
“The markets have faced anything but predictability in 2025, and we’ve heard from enterprise and SMB customers alike that empowering operations teams with agility and flexibility is more critical than ever,” Shibata said.
Tailor’s “composable” architecture allows businesses to build customized operational systems by connecting various software tools through its application programming interfaces (APIs). This approach is designed to give companies more flexibility than traditional, monolithic ERP systems.
The company argues that its model is particularly relevant as retailers navigate tariff-related costs, omnichannel complexity, and unpredictable supply chains.
“As retail and ecommerce brands grapple with these issues, the need for a right-sized ERP that’s fast and easy to implement has never been greater,” Shibata added.
One customer, Universal Jewelry, a California-based wholesaler and direct-to-consumer brand, switched to Tailor after issues with a previous system. CEO James Kao said the platform’s real-time synchronization and customizable workflows were decisive factors.
“With Tailor, it actually feels like we have a partner — not just a vendor,” Kao said. “Instead of waiting weeks for fixes or explanations, we’re solving problems together in real time.”
With the new funding, Tailor plans to accelerate development of its modular platform, including inventory, purchasing, and finance modules, and expand its customer success teams in North America and Japan.