Kuala Lumpur, 25th September 2026 — SOFT SPACE, a leading Fintech-as-a-Service (FaaS) provider headquartered in Malaysia, has been re-selected by Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. (TSE) for the 2026 TSE Asia Startup Hub. SOFT SPACE is one of 23 Supported Companies across 10 countries and regions, as well as the sole Malaysian company, to be included in this year’s cohort. 

First selected to the program in 2025, SOFT SPACE’s continued participation reinforces its expansion across Japan’s digital financial landscape while supporting the company’s long-term growth, building greater strategic value, and nurturing its IPO readiness. 

“We are honoured that Soft Space has been re-selected as a TSE Asia Startup Hub Supported Company,” said Joel Tay, Chief Executive Officer oF SOFT SPACE. “Over the past year, our collaboration with Japanese partners has deepened, giving us opportunities to develop payment solutions that respond to the real needs of customers in Japan and across the region. We value the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s continued support and look forward to building on these relationships as SOFT SPACE enters its next stage of growth.” 

SOFT SPACE is helping shape the next phase of Japan’s cashless transformation, building on its expertise in SoftPOS and its growing role in connecting the wider payment ecosystem. With its technology integrated across payment processors, banks, enterprise channels and other local partners, the company is extending its reach across a growing range of industries, from retail to mobility, while bringing digital payments into more everyday experiences. 

This progress is built on long-standing relationships with Japanese institutions, including existing shareholders and strategic partners, developed through years of collaboration and trust. With Japan placing greater emphasis on attracting overseas innovation and supporting companies seeking to grow in the market, the TSE Asia Startup Hub provides SOFT SPACE with a platform to build on these foundations and deepen its presence in Japan.

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