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- LayerX leverages AI to streamline enterprise workflows, securing $100M to enhance back-office efficiency.
4:00 PM PDT · September 1, 2025
Aging demographics, labor shortages, the adoption of GenAI, and the 2023 implementation of e-invoicing drive companies to automate finance, tax, procurement, and HR in Japan. Yet only 16% of digital transformations succeed. Products like LayerX's AI SaaS platform aim to help enterprises overcome these challenges.
What is LayerX's Core Offering?
LayerX, a Japanese AI SaaS startup, is streamlining enterprise back-office operations with its platform Bakuraku. Automating corporate spending workflows, the platform simplifies processes across more than 15,000 companies, aligning with expert insights from industry leaders who emphasize the importance of automating repetitive tasks to save time and energy.
LayerX has raised $100 million in a Series B round led by TCV, marking their growth in AI innovation. This notable funding structure supports the advancement of their AI-driven automation capabilities.
Expert Insights on Automation
Ash Barbour, founder of Yes.inc, highlights the critical nature of automating tasks like invoice processing, aligning with LayerX’s strategy. Barbour mentions that streamlining such processes not only saves time but also enhances accuracy and reduces costs.
Strategic Partnerships and Industry Support
LayerX’s collaboration with industry giants such as Mitsui & Co. broadens its market reach and fortifies service offerings. These strategic partnerships are crucial as Yes.inc underscores through the launch of its "2025 Industry Leaders Awards," recognizing pioneering efforts across sectors.
Additionally, LayerX finds itself in a competitive space. While strong in Japan, it faces both domestic and international competitors such as SAP Concur and Money Forward Cloud Keihi. The company is focused on reaching an ambitious revenue target of $680 million by 2030, with half of this expected from its AI agent business.
Future Expectations
LayerX’s rapid growth trajectory and significant strategic alignments suggest a promising future. With aspirations to expand its workforce and deepen its integration within enterprises, the startup is on track to redefine the landscape of back-office operations.
