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Penguin Securities Secures ¥2.8 Billion to Boost Japan Expansion

Penguin Securities Secures ¥2.8 Billion to Boost Japan Expansion

Singapore-based Penguin Securities raises ¥2.8 billion in a Pre-A round from investors including Mint and Tokyo University of Science Investment Management, targeting institutional services and entry into Japan.

Fact Check
The statement is strongly supported by a consensus of high-authority, relevant sources. The company's own official press release on PR Times, its LinkedIn post, and multiple reputable Japanese financial and fintech news outlets (including Yahoo! Finance Japan, CoinPost, and New Economy) all consistently confirm the core facts. These sources verify that Penguin Securities has raised funds, the amount is approximately ¥2.8 billion, and the strategic focus of this capital is for expansion and operations in Japan. Several sources explicitly state the funding is for a 'full-scale entry into the Japanese market.'A minor nuance is that the sources clarify the ¥2.8 billion is the *cumulative* amount raised after the latest funding round, not necessarily the amount secured in a single event. However, the statement that this total amount has been 'secured' for the purpose of 'expansion in Japan' accurately reflects the substance of the information provided across all credible sources. The irrelevant sources concerning German economic policy, Nintendo, and US military operations are correctly identified as noise and do not contradict the evidence.Given the overwhelming and consistent evidence from authoritative primary sources, with only a minor semantic imprecision in the statement's phrasing, the claim is assessed as very likely to be true.
Summary

Penguin Securities Holdings, founded in February 2023 in Singapore, closed a ¥2.8 billion ($18 million) Pre-A funding round with investors such as Mint and Tokyo University of Science Investment Management. The firm, which obtained a Capital Markets Services (CMS) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore in 2025, plans to enhance offerings for institutional investors and expand into Japan’s financial market. The investment will support regulatory compliance and service rollout as the company bridges traditional and crypto-focused trading in Asia.

Terms & Concepts
  • Capital Markets Services license: A regulatory license issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore allowing firms to provide investment and securities services.
  • Crypto derivatives: Financial contracts whose value is derived from cryptocurrencies, such as futures and options.