Tailor, a composable ERP platform built for modern retail and supply chain businesses, has extended its Series A funding round to a total of $22 million. The additional capital comes from JIC Venture Growth Investments (JIC VGI), a government-backed Japanese investment fund, and global venture firm New Enterprise Associates (NEA). Existing investor Y Combinator also increased its commitment in this round.
This second close comes amid rising demand for API-first infrastructure that helps businesses move past the rigid frameworks of traditional ERPs. Tailor’s modular system appeals to companies looking for more adaptable and developer-friendly solutions to manage operations.
The ERP industry is undergoing a shift as enterprises look for platforms that can keep up with fast-changing business needs and diverse workflows. Tailor’s system is designed to serve this shift, offering a headless architecture that separates data, logic, and interface — giving companies more control over how they operate.
“Legacy ERP systems weren’t designed for the speed or complexity of today’s operations,” said Yo Shibata, CEO and Cofounder of Tailor. “Operators need systems that evolve as quickly as their business does.”
NEA’s Andrew Schoen reinforced this view, stating that Tailor is well-positioned to serve today’s complex supply chain environment by rethinking how global operations are managed.
Tailor will use the new capital to strengthen its presence in the U.S. mid-market and enterprise segments, focusing on go-to-market efforts. The company also plans to accelerate product development, improving the extensibility and functionality of its core modules.
In addition, Tailor will invest in strategic partnerships and customer success in Japan, building on the support from JIC VGI. The Japanese fund aims to back companies that improve industrial resilience and economic competitiveness through digital transformation.
Founded to modernize ERP systems for today’s operators, Tailor gives businesses the tools to create and evolve their own ERP stack. Its headless, composable design allows integration with SaaS tools, customized workflows, and programmable access to business logic for both developers and AI agents.
Companies using Tailor can:
Tailor’s focus on flexibility and adaptability makes it especially attractive for businesses navigating high-growth or complex supply chains.
Tailor’s latest round brings together a strong group of backers. In addition to NEA and JIC VGI, the company is also supported by Y Combinator, Global Brain, ANRI, and Spiral Capital. The continued support from these investors signals strong belief in Tailor’s ability to help businesses stay agile in a shifting market.
“As a government-backed investment fund, JIC VGI is proud to support Tailor’s composable approach to ERP,” said Takashi Kimura of JIC VGI. “We’re excited to enable Tailor’s vision for strengthening business resilience and corporate competitiveness.”
