Yusuke Noro, Executive Vice President of Paytner Inc., Appointed as Representative Director of the Online Factoring Association (OFA)
Yusuke Noro, Executive Vice President of Paytner Inc., has been appointed as the Representative Director of the Online Factoring Association (OFA). The OFA aims to create a safe environment for online factoring and promote the sound development of the market. Through this appointment, Paytner will continue to contribute to building a reliable factoring ecosystem.
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We are pleased to announce that Yusuke Noro, Executive Vice President of Paytner Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yu Sakai; hereinafter "Paytner"), which provides the factoring service for sole proprietors "Paytner" (https://paytner.co.jp/), has been appointed as the Representative Director of the Online Factoring Association (OFA).
■ About OFA
It is an organization that conducts public relations and educational activities for correct information and the development of industry guidelines, aiming for the sound development of the factoring market by establishing an environment where online factoring, one of the financing methods other than loans using corporate accounts receivable, can be used with peace of mind. The predecessor voluntary organization "Online Factoring Business Operators Liaison Council" was launched in March 2020, and the "Online Factoring Association (OFA)" was established on October 14, 2022. It was selected as a subsidized business operator by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government on October 31, 2022.
■ Biography of Yusuke Noro, Executive Vice President of Paytner Inc.
After graduating from university, he joined NTT DOCOMO. After working in corporate sales, he was engaged in product planning, sales promotion, and alliance operations in the IoT area. He co-founded Paytner in 2019. He was appointed as a Director in 2023 and Executive Vice President in 2026.
Since 2022, he has been a Director of the Online Factoring Association. Representative Director since 2026.
Selected for "Forbes 30 UNDER 30 ASIA 2023" and "Japan CxO Award 2025".
■ Comment from Yusuke Noro, Executive Vice President of Paytner Inc.
Since founding Paytner, we have continued our business driven by the desire to "help those who are taking on challenges while harboring financial anxieties." That conviction deeply overlaps with the activities of the OFA. As Representative Director, I am convinced that enhancing the reliability of the entire industry will lead to peace of mind for each and every user. Transcending the boundaries of business operators, we will make every effort to build a sound factoring market.
■ About the Online Factoring Service "Paytner"
"Paytner" is an online factoring service where, by uploading an invoice sent to a business partner before payment is received, you can receive your remuneration as cash in as little as the same day from the application, without the business partner knowing. As of March 2026, the cumulative number of applications has exceeded 600,000.
・Service site: https://paytner.co.jp/
■ Strengthening of Recruitment Activities
With the expansion of our business, we are actively recruiting for the following positions. We are also hiring for other positions not listed here. If you are interested, please apply through our recruitment site (https://corp.paytner.co.jp/recruit).
・BizOps (Business Operations Planning)
https://open.talentio.com/r/1/c/paytner-inc/pages/117139
・Back Office (General Affairs / Business Administration) Position
https://open.talentio.com/r/1/c/paytner-inc/pages/107526
・Finance / Corporate Planning Representative
https://open.talentio.com/r/1/c/paytner-inc/pages/109397
・Accounting Manager Candidate
https://open.talentio.com/r/1/c/paytner-inc/pages/116367
・Accounting Leader Candidate
https://open.talentio.com/r/1/c/paytner-inc/pages/116368
■ About Paytner Inc.
Under the mission of "Creating financial mechanisms that enable people to take on challenges," we provide the online factoring service "Paytner." We aim to develop services towards building a platform that solves the financial issues of everyone engaged in business.
Selected for "TechCrunch Tokyo 2019", "MUFG Digital Accelerator", "FIN/SUM 2023", "Forbes JAPAN 100", "Technology Fast 50 2024 Japan", "Amazing Venture 100", "Mizuho Innovation Award", and "Technology Fast 50 2025 Japan".
■ Company Overview
・Company Name: Paytner Inc.
・HP: https://corp.paytner.co.jp/
・Representative: Yu Sakai
・Established: February 2019
・Capital: 867,450,180 yen (as of the end of December 2025, including capital reserve)
・Address: Azabudai Hills Garden Plaza B 5F, 5-9-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo
・Shareholders: Incubate Fund / W fund / Seven Bank / FFG Venture Business Partners / ORIX Capital / Saison Ventures / SMBC Venture Capital / kubell (formerly Chatwork) / Shikigaku / Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank / JIC Venture Growth Investments / Nissay Capital / Angel Bridge / Mizuho Capital / AG Capital / UNITED / i-cubed ventures
・Affiliated Organizations: Fintech Association of Japan / Freelance Association Japan
【Inquiries regarding this matter】
Public Relations, Paytner Inc.
E-mail: [email protected]
TEL: 03-6823-5696