Soft Space Co., Ltd.
Business Characteristics
Provision of Cashless Payment Solutions Without Dedicated Payment Terminals
Payment methods that do not require a dedicated terminal
Enables payments without the need for dedicated payment terminals by simply installing software on commercially available smart phones or tablets.
By using commercially available devices as payment terminals, implementation costs are reduced.
First in Asia to receive EMV certification for cloud-based services
First in Asia to obtain EMV certification* for cloud-based services.
* EMV (first letter of Europay, Mastercard, and VISA) is an international standard for IC cards
Track record of global use
In addition to being used in 31 countries, it is also officially recognized as a partner by international card brands such as Visa, Mastercard, and JCB.
Case Studies
CARDNET
Implemented the contactless payment feature from international brands (JCB / VISA / Mastercard / American Express / Diners Club) in the service Tap on Mobile, which allows general-purpose devices such as smart phones to be used as contactless payment terminals.
GMO Financial Gate
Leverages GMO's connections to deploy NFC payment services without terminals.
Since a dedicated payment terminal is not required, there are no costs for terminal installation or equipment maintenance. This allows businesses to adopt cashless transactions while keeping expenses low.
Company Information
| Company Name | Soft Space | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry Classification | Information and communication | ||
| Headquarters | KL, Malaysia | ||
| Year of Establishment | August 2024 | ||
| Capital | 5 million yen | ||
| Main Business Activities | Provides applications that utilize smart phones and other devices as payment terminals | ||
| Business Partners / Key Customers | Local public transport bodies, Japan Card Network, GMO Financial Gate, JCB, Yamato Transport, ODAWARA AUTO-MACHINE MFG, Zettle (a subsidiary of PayPal), AirAsia, etc. | ||
| State of Overseas Expansion | Present in 31 countries (United States, South America, Europe, Africa) | ||
| Funding History | In 2024, funds were raised from GMO Financial Gate, and in 2025, from Hokkoku Bank | ||
| Website | https://landing.softspace.com.my/fasspay_jpn/ | ||
Business Expansion Structure in Japan
| Presence of a Japan Branch | Yes | Japanese Language Support | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Status of Discussion in Japan | August 2024: Registered establishment of a Japanese Corporation. | ||
| Other | Raised funds from Sumitomo Mitsui Card and JCB. | ||
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