We are IT FUN PEOPLE, a global IT companyWe are IT FUN PEOPLE, Building Global Digital Experiences for a Borderless World
Corporate Milestones
2013 - Present
Founded in Japan as an IT startup, IT FUN PEOPLE has grown into a global payment infrastructure company by combining proprietary technology with a compliance-first approach. We build scalable, regulatory-compliant payment infrastructure across Asia, Europe, and North America, enabling businesses to securely accept and manage payments across borders with confidence.
Platform Ecosystem Expansion
2026
IT FUN PEOPLE continues to expand its business into digital platforms and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) through Pushflare and a growing portfolio of SaaS solutions.
2026
- 07Launches Pushflare Real-Time Messaging Platform
- 03Launches Linktify Profile Link Platform
Strategic Global Expansion
2025 - 2024
IT FUN PEOPLE expanded its global financial network through strategic partnerships with major U.S. financial institutions and strengthened its operating foundation for the North American market. The company also deployed a next-generation intelligent risk management engine and expanded its global acquiring network to more than 100 local payment channels, further enhancing its multi-market payment service capabilities.
2025
- 09Launches Cartify Commerce Platform
- 09Deployed a next-generation intelligent risk control engine
- 06Expanded the global acquiring network to over 100 local payment channels
2024
- 11Established a United States entity
- 07Formed a banking partnership with Huntington National Bank
- 05Formed a banking partnership with Citibank
- 02Formed a banking partnership with Wells Fargo Bank
Payment Infrastructure Advancement
2023 - 2021
IT FUN PEOPLE established a payment operation framework compliant with Japan's financial regulations, while further strengthening its enterprise-grade payment infrastructure by integrating R&D, operations, and risk management. The company also expanded its global card network connectivity through the Visa Payment Service Provider and Mastercard Payment Service Provider frameworks, and established its UK entity in 2023 to accelerate its expansion into the European market.
2023
- 10Establishes UK Entity
- 06Joins the Visa Payment Service Provider Program
- 06Joins Mastercard Payment Service Provider Program
2022
- 08Established an integrated R&D, operations, and risk management framework
- 03Joined the Japan Credit Association
- 03Registered as a Credit Card Information Handling Business Operator
2021
- 07Completed the relocation of the Fukuoka office
- 03Secured Discover and Diners Club Membership
Growth Acceleration
2019 - 2016
Through a strategic partnership with GOMINC, IT FUN PEOPLE launched GOMPAY JAPAN in the Japanese market, laying the foundation for a global payment business connecting South Korea and Japan. The company also established a Hong Kong entity with an MSO license, further enhancing its global payment infrastructure with multi-currency settlement capabilities.
2019
- 10Enhanced the global payment platform for multi-currency settlement and cross-border acquiring
- 05Established a Hong Kong entity and obtained an MSO license
2018
- 08Established a card payment operating framework aligned with Japan's financial regulations
- 01PAYPORT Surpasses USD 25 Million in Transaction Volume
2017
- 06Launches PAYPORT Global Digital Wallet
- 05Adopts a dual-track strategy focused on technology innovation and compliance
- 04Seiji Otaki Appointed President & CEO
2016
- 11Launches GOMPAY JAPAN Global Payment Service
Foundation & Early Growth
2015 - 2013
IT FUN PEOPLE focused on building a payment infrastructure that enables merchants worldwide to securely and efficiently accept payments across multiple markets. By establishing an integrated framework for local payment methods, card acquiring, and settlement operations, the company achieved early operational success in cross-border payment processing and laid the foundation for a scalable global payment platform.
2015
- 08Annual Processing Volume Surpasses USD 65 Million
- 08Launches Coiny Prepaid Web Money Service
- 03Achieved early milestones in cross-border acquiring
2014
- 09Launches C-Secure Enterprise Security Platform
- 03Expanded from IT technology services into global payment services
- 01Launches Pinddle Global Marketplace
2013
- 06IT FUN PEOPLE established in Tokyo, Japan
Company Information
- Legal Name
- IT FUN PEOPLE Corp
- Date of Establishment
- June 1, 2013
- Capital
- JPY 10 million (as of end of June 2017)
- CEO
- Otaki Seiji
- Main Business
- Software Development & System Integration, Payment Infrastructure & FinTech, Digital Platform Operations, Cybersecurity & Compliance, Digital Forensics & Security Consulting, Startup Investment & Acceleration
- Registrations
- Registered Credit Card Number Handling Business Operator Kanto (Ku) No. 157
- Memberships & Affiliations
- Full Member of the Japan Consumer Credit Association Supporting Member of the Tokyo Center for the Elimination of Organized Crime
Location
〒163-0023 東京都新宿区西新宿3-7-1 新宿パークタワーN30F
N30F, Shinjuku Park Tower, 3-chome-7-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-Ku, Tokyo, 160-0023, Japan