Innovative ‘Headless’ ERP Platform Tailor Secures $22M in Series A Funding

By Editorial Team On Jul 1, 2025

Tailor, a cutting-edge enterprise resource planning (ERP) startup, has successfully raised $22 million in a Series A funding round. The San Francisco- and Tokyo-based company, known for its unique “headless” approach to ERP systems, attracted investments from notable firms including ANRI, JIC Venture Growth Investments, New Enterprise Associates, Spiral Capital, and Y Combinator.

Unlike traditional ERP systems that offer a single, often inflexible interface, Tailor’s platform, Omakase, separates the front-end user interface from the back-end core functions. This innovative design allows for greater customization and adaptability, enabling businesses to tailor the system to their specific needs.

Yo Shibata, co-founder and CEO of Tailor, explained the advantages of their approach: “Our system allows AI agents to securely access the ERP via API, automating tasks like summarizing customer histories or triggering workflows.” This capability positions Tailor competitively in an industry dominated by established players like SAP and Oracle, as well as vertical SaaS tools.

Shibata believes that as AI continues to handle more operational tasks, businesses will increasingly demand systems that are modular and programmable. “We believe the future of ERP is built for seamless collaboration between humans and machines,” he stated.

Initially targeting retail and e-commerce sectors, Tailor’s Omakase platform has expanded its reach to B2B companies and other industries. The system manages various business operations, including inventory, fulfillment, finance, purchasing, and omnichannel management.

Founded in 2021 by Shibata and CTO Misato Takahashi, Tailor has experienced rapid growth, increasing its workforce from 10 employees in 2022 to approximately 50 across multiple countries today.

The newly secured funds will be allocated to three key areas: expanding operations in the United States, enhancing product development (particularly in ERP modules and AI capabilities), and scaling operations in Japan, where the company already has a strong market presence.

As Tailor continues to evolve, it aims to provide businesses with a flexible, API-first platform that can be customized to fit specific needs. “Our goal is to give teams the flexibility to scale and customize ERP around their own workflows and tools,” Shibata concluded.