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Advertising & Adtech startups in Japan

44 advertising & Adtech startups in Japan have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 44 that have raised the most, $442M between them, with Tokyo the most common home.

$442Mraised by these 44
44on our record in all
Tokyomost common home
DataXraised the most
  1. 1DataXR&D of private marketing platform B→Dash, digital marketing strategy

    R&D of private marketing platform B→Dash, digital marketing strategy

    Founded 2010Japan$94Mlast round Aug 2019
  2. 2SOKAISOKAI provides digital marketing consulting and solutions for businesses undergoing digital transformation.

    SOKAI provides digital marketing consulting and solutions for businesses undergoing digital transformation.

    Founded -Tokyo, Japan$75Mlast round May 2026
  3. 3XICAXICA Co., Ltd.

    XICA Co., Ltd.

    Founded 2012Minato, Japan$39Mlast round Feb 2022
  4. 4ThinkrThinkr Spread the word.

    Thinkr Spread the word.

    Founded 2012Rio de Janeiro, Japan$33Mlast round Jul 2024
  5. 5From Scratchfrom scratch is a database containing millions of examples of English as used around the world.

    from scratch is a database containing millions of examples of English as used around the world.

    Founded -Japan$31Mlast round May 2017
  6. 6LomarkLomark operates as a smart phone mobile advertising platform.

    Lomark operates as a smart phone mobile advertising platform.

    Founded 2010Shenzhen, Japan$30Mlast round Oct 2014
  7. 7MAKEUSMakeus is a company that makes content focusing on lifestyle, beauty, fashion, culture, etc.

    Makeus is a company that makes content focusing on lifestyle, beauty, fashion, culture, etc.

    Founded 2001Japan$17Mlast round Nov 2015
  8. 8unilaboUnilabo is a B2B ordering company that provides a supplier search service.

    Unilabo is a B2B ordering company that provides a supplier search service.

    Founded 2012Japan$14Mlast round Nov 2020
  9. 9CanlyCanly is a cloud based system to reduce management & operating costs in a retail store along with being in the media & advertising business.

    Canly is a cloud based system to reduce management & operating costs in a retail store along with being in the media & advertising business.

    Founded 2018Nishi-shinagawa, Japan$13Mlast round Nov 2025
  10. 10C ChannelC Channel is an online video-based digital fashion media platform.

    C Channel is an online video-based digital fashion media platform.

    Founded 2015Minami-aoyama, Japan$10Mlast round Mar 2020
  11. 11PlayBrainPLAYBRAIN is a Tokyo-based marketing and production agency that specializes in the gaming and esports industry.

    PLAYBRAIN is a Tokyo-based marketing and production agency that specializes in the gaming and esports industry.

    Founded 2016Shinagawa, Japan$7.5Mlast round Jun 2020
  12. 12Vpon HoldingsVpon Holdings is an AI big data analysis and advertising company.

    Vpon Holdings is an AI big data analysis and advertising company.

    Founded 2019Taipei, Japan$7.0Mlast round Mar 2025
  13. 13Media AidMedia Aid is an SNS operation agency that provides recruitment, marketing, and web advertising services

    Media Aid is an SNS operation agency that provides recruitment, marketing, and web advertising services

    Founded 2020Shibuya, Japan$6.8Mlast round Aug 2025
  14. 14QREATIONQREATION is a digital IP studio creating popular, high-quality short dramas, comedy sketches, and variety shows from social media content.

    QREATION is a digital IP studio creating popular, high-quality short dramas, comedy sketches, and variety shows from social media content.

    Founded -Tokyo, Japan$6.6Mlast round Oct 2025
  15. 15ThecooTHECOO is an operation of a fan community app, fanicon, which is a member-based fan community.

    THECOO is an operation of a fan community app, fanicon, which is a member-based fan community.

    Founded 2014Jingūmae, Japan$6.6Mlast round Jul 2020
  16. 16WevnalWevnal is a digital media agency that provides services in social media marketing services.

    Wevnal is a digital media agency that provides services in social media marketing services.

    Founded 2011Shibuya-ku, Japan$5.5Mlast round Sept 2021
  17. 17redfoxredfox develops technology solutions that focus on giving a speed service for their customers to save their time.

    redfox develops technology solutions that focus on giving a speed service for their customers to save their time.

    Founded 1989中央区, Japan$4.8Mlast round Aug 2014
  18. 18toridoriToridori is an influencer marketing platform connecting influencers to businesses who want to improve their marketing effectiveness.

    Toridori is an influencer marketing platform connecting influencers to businesses who want to improve their marketing effectiveness.

    Founded 2016Japan$4.7Mlast round Aug 2020
  19. 19InnovaInnova, Inc.

    Innova, Inc.

    Founded 2011Bunkyo City, Japan$4.4Mlast round Apr 2016
  20. 20MILMIL is an interactive video editing tool that enables users to tag people and objects in a video.

    MIL is an interactive video editing tool that enables users to tag people and objects in a video.

    Founded 2018Shinjuku, Japan$3.1Mlast round Mar 2021
  21. 21AViCAViC is providing digital marketing and advertising services.

    AViC is providing digital marketing and advertising services.

    Founded 2018Japan$3.1Mlast round Sept 2020
  22. 22PR TablePR Table builds relationships that start with individual interactions and focus on personal connections to create opportunities.

    PR Table builds relationships that start with individual interactions and focus on personal connections to create opportunities.

    Founded -Tokyo, Japan$2.4Mlast round Jan 2024
  23. 23Tailor AppTailor App is a digital marketing agency and startup offering live marketing, commerce tech, and consulting solutions.

    Tailor App is a digital marketing agency and startup offering live marketing, commerce tech, and consulting solutions.

    Founded -Tokyo, Japan$2.3Mlast round Aug 2024
  24. 24Medical note inc.株式会社メディカルノート is a Japanese healthcare company that operates the Medical Note platform, a prominent health information and media service utilized by approximatel

    株式会社メディカルノート is a Japanese healthcare company that operates the Medical Note platform, a prominent health information and media service utilized by approximatel

    Founded -Shibuya City, Japan$2.0Mlast round Jul 2015
  25. 25For you株式会社FOR YOU is a Tokyo-based hybrid agency that specializes in advertising, talent and influencer management, and IP development.

    株式会社FOR YOU is a Tokyo-based hybrid agency that specializes in advertising, talent and influencer management, and IP development.

    Founded 2015Shibuya, Japan$1.7Mlast round Mar 2025
  26. 26AdInnovationAdInnovation is a marketing company specializing in smartphone apps.

    AdInnovation is a marketing company specializing in smartphone apps.

    Founded 2010Tokyo, Japan$1.6Mlast round Jan 2014
  27. 27ADliveADlive provides sales, marketing, advertising, maintenance, improvement, and other support services.

    ADlive provides sales, marketing, advertising, maintenance, improvement, and other support services.

    Founded 2011大阪市北区, Japan$1.5Mlast round Jan 2019
  28. 28THINGMEDIATHINGMEDIA is a short drama studio and video production company.

    THINGMEDIA is a short drama studio and video production company.

    Founded -Shibuya, Japan$1.3Mlast round Dec 2025
  29. 29Style PortStyle Port is an Internet VR platform that helps real estate agents advertise and enables users to visualize the interior of a property.

    Style Port is an Internet VR platform that helps real estate agents advertise and enables users to visualize the interior of a property.

    Founded 2017Shibuya, Japan$1.3Mlast round Mar 2025
  30. 30MyDearestMyDearest株式会社は、先端テクノロジーを用い、人生を変容させてしまうような物語を作り・届ける、VR発のIPカンパニー。オリジナルVRゲームの開発 & パブリッシングを行っており、自社IPを用いたメディアミックス事業も行っています。

    MyDearest株式会社は、先端テクノロジーを用い、人生を変容させてしまうような物語を作り・届ける、VR発のIPカンパニー。オリジナルVRゲームの開発 & パブリッシングを行っており、自社IPを用いたメディアミックス事業も行っています。

    Founded 2016Chuo City, Japan$1.2Mlast round Aug 2025
  31. 31NateeNatee offers promotion services for TikTok Users.

    Natee offers promotion services for TikTok Users.

    Founded 2018Shibuya City, Japan$1.1Mlast round Nov 2020
  32. 32SomewriteSomewrite aims to transform advertising into valuable information for the end consumer.

    Somewrite aims to transform advertising into valuable information for the end consumer.

    Founded 2013Naze, Japan$1.1Mlast round Jan 2015
  33. 33WonderspaceWonderspace is a marketing problem solver that provides web marketing support and manages own media.

    Wonderspace is a marketing problem solver that provides web marketing support and manages own media.

    Founded 2013渋谷区, Japan$1.1Mlast round Oct 2023
  34. 34ChatBookFounded -Japan$1.0Mlast round Dec 2019
  35. 35Japan DXJapan DX platform provides data-driven services to inbound tourists to Japan, such as global shopping and advertising.

    Japan DX platform provides data-driven services to inbound tourists to Japan, such as global shopping and advertising.

    Founded -Tokyo, Japan$1.0Mlast round Mar 2026
  36. 36PortyPorty is a real estate platform company that provides property search tools, urban housing services, and data-driven solutions.

    Porty is a real estate platform company that provides property search tools, urban housing services, and data-driven solutions.

    Founded -Kawasaki, Japan$953Klast round Apr 2026
  37. 37GeoLogic JapanGeologic is an Analyze large amounts of data such as location and ad distribution, and provide marketing support for companies.

    Geologic is an Analyze large amounts of data such as location and ad distribution, and provide marketing support for companies.

    Founded 2014Japan$909Klast round Jun 2018
  38. 38OohmatchOohmatch is an advertising company that specializes in marketing products and businesses through outdoor promotions and publicity.

    Oohmatch is an advertising company that specializes in marketing products and businesses through outdoor promotions and publicity.

    Founded 2020Tokyo, Japan$813Klast round Aug 2025
  39. 39EssenEssen is a technological company that specializes in mobility and data analysis, as well as using data to improve transportation.

    Essen is a technological company that specializes in mobility and data analysis, as well as using data to improve transportation.

    Founded 2019Kawasaki, Japan$790Klast round Oct 2026
  40. 40In-Store Media CompanyIn-Store Media Company is engaged in the planning and management of advertisements and promotions.

    In-Store Media Company is engaged in the planning and management of advertisements and promotions.

    Founded 2001Japan$583Klast round Sept 2010
  41. 41M0mentumM0mentum is a ROI improvement tool that provides its users with ad fraud and verification solutions.

    M0mentum is a ROI improvement tool that provides its users with ad fraud and verification solutions.

    Founded 2014Japan$564Klast round May 2015
  42. 42NicoliNicoli is a company that creates content and advertisements that increase happy time for parents and children.

    Nicoli is a company that creates content and advertisements that increase happy time for parents and children.

    Founded -Tokyo, Japan$329Klast round Feb 2025
  43. 43VidergyVidergy, is a trailblazing advertising technology company that is disrupting the energy and adtech industry.

    Vidergy, is a trailblazing advertising technology company that is disrupting the energy and adtech industry.

    Founded 2023Miami, Japan$175Klast round Feb 2023
  44. 44rocket staffRocket Staff offers community design, mobile advertising, and business consultation solutions in Japan and Korea.

    Rocket Staff offers community design, mobile advertising, and business consultation solutions in Japan and Korea.

    Founded 2010Japan$65Klast round Oct 2011
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