BALLAS, a Tokyo, Japan–based AI-powered, end-to-end supply chain platform, has raised ¥2.4 billion in Series B funding, bringing its total funding to approximately ¥4.3 billion.
Alongside the funding announcement, the company officially launched BALLAS LINKS, a project management system for construction companies.
Investors
The round was co-led by SMBC Edge and Z Venture Capital, with participation from JGC MIRAI Innovation Fund, Sankyu-SBI Innovation Fund, Daiwa House Ventures, Persol Venture Partners, SBI Investment, Kyoto Capital Partners, and Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Capital. The round also included debt financing from Shoko Chukin Bank.
Z Venture Capital (ZVC) is the corporate venture capital (CVC) arm of LY Corporation. With a global presence spanning Tokyo, Seoul, and San Francisco, the firm leverages its ¥185 billion in assets under management to back future-focused founders across the AI, fintech, and consumer tech sectors.
SMBC Edge Co., Ltd. is a subsidiary of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) and operates as a corporate venture capital (CVC) and business development group. Its mission is to support and scale startups and emerging businesses that can drive new industry creation in Japan and beyond.
BALLAS Use of Funds
The company will use the funding to scale its BALLAS SCM platform, expand its newly launched BALLAS LINKS product, enhance supply chain collaboration, and accelerate the development of AI-driven software and design modules.
About BALLAS
BALLAS is a construction technology company focused on optimizing the procurement and manufacturing of construction materials. Its core product, BALLAS SCM, is a system that standardizes and modularizes construction materials to improve quality, cost, and delivery (QCD) across the supply chain. The company recently launched BALLAS LINKS, a project management system designed to streamline workflows, improve information sharing, and automate processes using AI. By leveraging data and AI technologies, BALLAS aims to modernize the construction industry, reduce inefficiencies, and address structural challenges such as labor shortages and rising costs.
Funding Details
Company: BALLAS Co., Ltd.
Amount Raised: ¥2.4B
Round: Series B
Funding Date: April 2026
Lead Investors: SMBC Edge, Z Venture Capital
Additional Investors: JGC MIRAI Innovation Fund, Sankyu-SBI Innovation Fund, Daiwa House Ventures, Persol Venture Partners, SBI Investment, Kyoto Capital Partners, Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Capital, and Shoko Chukin Bank
Company Website: https://www.ballas.biz/
Software Category: Construction Tech / Supply Chain Platform / AI-driven Design & Procurement
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