WAKAZE Inc. announced that it has raised ¥1 billion in a round of funding led by returning investor, JAFCO Group Co., Ltd. on January 11, 2023. The transaction included participation from new investor, Takara Holdings Inc, other investors, ., DBJ Capital Co., Ltd., Egg Forward Inc., SMBC Venture Capital Co., Ltd., and one individual investor as subscribers. The company issued shares through third party allocation method.