Woodstock is a mobile brokerage that lets Japanese residents trade U.S. stocks and ETFs commission‑free, 24 hours a day, five days a week, with a minimum investment of 200 yen. The app offers instant account opening via My Number Card or Apple Wallet, real‑time charts and FX rates, and fast withdrawals to Japanese bank accounts. Future premium services such as robo‑advisory, API access, and margin trading will generate revenue while keeping basic trading free.
Funding
$4.8M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Retail investors in Japan face high fees and limited access to U.S. equities, with most platforms charging commissions, minimum order sizes, and restricted trading hours. This creates a barrier for users who want low‑cost, flexible exposure to U.S. stocks and ETFs.
Solution
Woodstock offers a mobile brokerage that lets Japanese residents trade U.S. stocks and ETFs commission‑free, 24 hours a day, five days a week. Users can open an account in about one minute by scanning their My Number Card or using the Apple Wallet integration for instant identity verification. The app provides real‑time stock charts and foreign‑exchange rates, enabling users to monitor market movements continuously. Trades can be placed with a minimum investment of 200 yen, and there are no account‑maintenance or FX fees. Withdrawals are processed within 1–3 business days, and user data is only shared with required financial partners, never sold for profit.
Target Audience
Woodstock targets individual Japanese investors who want low‑cost, on‑demand access to U.S. equities, including both novice traders and experienced retail investors seeking diversified portfolios.
Features
- Commission‑free trading on all U.S. listed stocks and ETFs, with no minimum order size beyond 200 yen
- 24‑hour, five‑day market access via a native iOS/Android app
- Instant account opening using My Number Card verification or Apple Wallet integration
- Real‑time price charts and FX rates displayed within the app
- Secure custody of assets with segregation and investor protection measures
- Fast withdrawal processing (1–3 business days) to linked Japanese bank accounts
- Planned premium services (robo‑advisory, API access, margin trading) to expand functionality