Tailor, backed by YCombinator (S22), is a headless ERP platform designed to revolutionize business operations for enterprises of all sizes. Our API-first approach enables customers to build highly tailored user interfaces, reducing development resources to a tenth. Key features of Tailor include: Simplified Customization: Our intuitive configuration files allow effortless customization of ERP applications, reducing the need for complex coding or specialized technical expertise. Tailor-Made Solutions: We empower businesses to create bespoke ERP applications that align with their unique operational needs, offering scalable solutions that grow in tandem with your enterprise. Headless Architecture: By utilizing GraphQL, we provide a headless ERP architecture, separating the UI from the backend. This allows businesses to integrate multiple front-end technologies and ensures seamless integration with existing systems. Rapid Development: Our command line tool streamlines the development process, accelerating time-to-market for customized ERP applications. Tailor bridges the gap between customization and stability in ERP solutions, enabling businesses to harness the full potential of a flexible and scalable platform. It's easy to integrate with existing software or your favorite third-party SaaS, further enhancing its adaptability. We invite you to explore the transformative potential of Tailor. To learn more, visit our website: www.tailor.tech.
Location: Japan, Shibuya
Employees: 1-10
Total raised: $18.3M
Founded date: 2021
Investors 3
| Date | Name | Website |
| - | Y Combinat... | ycombinato... |
| 07.12.2025 | i-nest cap... | i-nestcapi... |
| 10.06.2025 | Spiral Cap... | spiral-cap... |
Funding Rounds 2
| Date | Series | Amount | Investors |
| 21.05.2025 | Series A | $14M | - |
| 05.09.2022 | Seed | $4.3M | - |
Mentions in press and media 5
| Date | Title | Description |
| 21.11.2025 | Tailor Closes Series A Funding; Brings Total to $37M | Tailor, a San Francisco, CA-based provider of a headless ERP platform for retail and ecommerce brands, raised an undisclosed amount in Series A additional funding. Backers included i-nest capital, ALPHA, Fukoku CVC Fund, JPS Growth Investme... |
| 01.07.2025 | Tailor Expands Series A to $22M | Tailor, a San Francisco, CA-based headless ERP platform for modern retail businesses, raised an additional $8m close of its Series A funding, bringing the total raised to $22m. New investors included JIC Venture Growth Investments (JIC VGI)... |
| 21.05.2025 | Tailor Raises $14M in First Close of Series A | Tailor, a San Francisco, CA-based provider of a headless ERP platform that delivers composable architecture to SMBs and enterprises, raised $14M in the first close of its Series A funding. The round was led by ANRI with participation from S... |
| 05.09.2022 | Y Combinator, Global Brain back Tailor, a Japanese headless ERP startup | Tailor, a Japan-based back-end enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform, said today it has raised $4.3 million in seed funding from Y Combinator and Global Brain. Founded in 2021 by Yo Shibata and Misato Takahashi, Tailor provides a head... |
| - | Tailor | “Tailor offers a customizable Headless ERP designed for bespoke post-order operations, such as managing orders, warehouses, POs, and shipping, as well as HR and project management.” |