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PayPay
Japan's leading mobile payment app.
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PayPay is a prominent mobile payment application in Japan. It was founded in 2018 as a joint venture between SoftBank and Yahoo Japan, with technical collaboration from India's Paytm. The company was reportedly planning a U.S. IPO with an aim for a valuation of at least ¥1.5 trillion ($10 billion), but this was reportedly postponed due to market volatility and geopolitical events.
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What does PayPay do?
PayPay is a prominent mobile payment application in Japan. It was founded in 2018 as a joint venture between SoftBank and Yahoo Japan, with technical collaboration from India's Paytm. The company was reportedly planning a U.S. IPO with an aim for a valuation of at least ¥1.5 trillion ($10 billion), but this was reportedly postponed due to market volatility and geopolitical events.
How much funding has PayPay raised?
PayPay has raised a total of $279M in funding. The most recent round on record is Strategic.
Where is PayPay headquartered?
PayPay is headquartered in Japan.
When was PayPay founded?
PayPay was founded in 2018.
What industry does PayPay operate in?
PayPay operates in Fintech, Mobile Payments.