# Top 44 Advertising & Adtech Startups in Japan by Funding (2026)

> The 44 best-funded advertising & Adtech startups in Japan, ranked by total funding raised: $442M combined.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/adtech-startups-japan (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**DataX** R&D of private marketing platform B→Dash, digital marketing strategy](https://millionrounds.com/company/datax) R&D of private marketing platform B→Dash, digital marketing strategy *Founded* 2010 Japan **$94M** last round Aug 2019
- 2 [**SOKAI** SOKAI provides digital marketing consulting and solutions for businesses undergoing digital transformation.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sokai) SOKAI provides digital marketing consulting and solutions for businesses undergoing digital transformation. *Founded* - Tokyo, Japan **$75M** last round May 2026
- 3 [**XICA** XICA Co., Ltd.](https://millionrounds.com/company/xica) XICA Co., Ltd. *Founded* 2012 Minato, Japan **$39M** last round Feb 2022
- 4 [**Thinkr** Thinkr Spread the word.](https://millionrounds.com/company/thinkr) Thinkr Spread the word. *Founded* 2012 Rio de Janeiro, Japan **$33M** last round Jul 2024
- 5 [**From Scratch** from scratch is a database containing millions of examples of English as used around the world.](https://millionrounds.com/company/from-scratch) from scratch is a database containing millions of examples of English as used around the world. *Founded* - Japan **$31M** last round May 2017
- 6 [**Lomark** Lomark operates as a smart phone mobile advertising platform.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lomark) Lomark operates as a smart phone mobile advertising platform. *Founded* 2010 Shenzhen, Japan **$30M** last round Oct 2014
- 7 [**MAKEUS** Makeus is a company that makes content focusing on lifestyle, beauty, fashion, culture, etc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/makeus) Makeus is a company that makes content focusing on lifestyle, beauty, fashion, culture, etc. *Founded* 2001 Japan **$17M** last round Nov 2015
- 8 [**unilabo** Unilabo is a B2B ordering company that provides a supplier search service.](https://millionrounds.com/company/unilabo) Unilabo is a B2B ordering company that provides a supplier search service. *Founded* 2012 Japan **$14M** last round Nov 2020
- 9 [**Canly** Canly is a cloud based system to reduce management & operating costs in a retail store along with being in the media & advertising business.](https://millionrounds.com/company/canly) Canly is a cloud based system to reduce management & operating costs in a retail store along with being in the media & advertising business. *Founded* 2018 Nishi-shinagawa, Japan **$13M** last round Nov 2025
- 10 [**C Channel** C Channel is an online video-based digital fashion media platform.](https://millionrounds.com/company/c-channel) C Channel is an online video-based digital fashion media platform. *Founded* 2015 Minami-aoyama, Japan **$10M** last round Mar 2020
- 11 [**PlayBrain** PLAYBRAIN is a Tokyo-based marketing and production agency that specializes in the gaming and esports industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/playbrain) PLAYBRAIN is a Tokyo-based marketing and production agency that specializes in the gaming and esports industry. *Founded* 2016 Shinagawa, Japan **$7.5M** last round Jun 2020
- 12 [**Vpon Holdings** Vpon Holdings is an AI big data analysis and advertising company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vpon-holdings) Vpon Holdings is an AI big data analysis and advertising company. *Founded* 2019 Taipei, Japan **$7.0M** last round Mar 2025
- 13 [**Media Aid** Media Aid is an SNS operation agency that provides recruitment, marketing, and web advertising services](https://millionrounds.com/company/media-aid) Media Aid is an SNS operation agency that provides recruitment, marketing, and web advertising services *Founded* 2020 Shibuya, Japan **$6.8M** last round Aug 2025
- 14 [**QREATION** QREATION is a digital IP studio creating popular, high-quality short dramas, comedy sketches, and variety shows from social media content.](https://millionrounds.com/company/qreation) QREATION is a digital IP studio creating popular, high-quality short dramas, comedy sketches, and variety shows from social media content. *Founded* - Tokyo, Japan **$6.6M** last round Oct 2025
- 15 [**Thecoo** THECOO is an operation of a fan community app, fanicon, which is a member-based fan community.](https://millionrounds.com/company/thecoo) THECOO is an operation of a fan community app, fanicon, which is a member-based fan community. *Founded* 2014 Jingūmae, Japan **$6.6M** last round Jul 2020
- 16 [**Wevnal** Wevnal is a digital media agency that provides services in social media marketing services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wevnal) Wevnal is a digital media agency that provides services in social media marketing services. *Founded* 2011 Shibuya-ku, Japan **$5.5M** last round Sept 2021
- 17 [**redfox** redfox develops technology solutions that focus on giving a speed service for their customers to save their time.](https://millionrounds.com/company/redfox) redfox develops technology solutions that focus on giving a speed service for their customers to save their time. *Founded* 1989 中央区, Japan **$4.8M** last round Aug 2014
- 18 [**toridori** Toridori is an influencer marketing platform connecting influencers to businesses who want to improve their marketing effectiveness.](https://millionrounds.com/company/toridori) Toridori is an influencer marketing platform connecting influencers to businesses who want to improve their marketing effectiveness. *Founded* 2016 Japan **$4.7M** last round Aug 2020
- 19 [**Innova** Innova, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/innova) Innova, Inc. *Founded* 2011 Bunkyo City, Japan **$4.4M** last round Apr 2016
- 20 [**MIL** MIL is an interactive video editing tool that enables users to tag people and objects in a video.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mil) MIL is an interactive video editing tool that enables users to tag people and objects in a video. *Founded* 2018 Shinjuku, Japan **$3.1M** last round Mar 2021
- 21 [**AViC** AViC is providing digital marketing and advertising services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/avic) AViC is providing digital marketing and advertising services. *Founded* 2018 Japan **$3.1M** last round Sept 2020
- 22 [**PR Table** PR Table builds relationships that start with individual interactions and focus on personal connections to create opportunities.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pr-table) PR Table builds relationships that start with individual interactions and focus on personal connections to create opportunities. *Founded* - Tokyo, Japan **$2.4M** last round Jan 2024
- 23 [**Tailor App** Tailor App is a digital marketing agency and startup offering live marketing, commerce tech, and consulting solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tailor-app) Tailor App is a digital marketing agency and startup offering live marketing, commerce tech, and consulting solutions. *Founded* - Tokyo, Japan **$2.3M** last round Aug 2024
- 24 [**Medical 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](https://millionrounds.com/company/medical-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 *Founded* - Shibuya City, Japan **$2.0M** last round Jul 2015
- 25 [**For you** 株式会社FOR YOU is a Tokyo-based hybrid agency that specializes in advertising, talent and influencer management, and IP development.](https://millionrounds.com/company/for-you) 株式会社FOR YOU is a Tokyo-based hybrid agency that specializes in advertising, talent and influencer management, and IP development. *Founded* 2015 Shibuya, Japan **$1.7M** last round Mar 2025
- 26 [**AdInnovation** AdInnovation is a marketing company specializing in smartphone apps.](https://millionrounds.com/company/adinnovation) AdInnovation is a marketing company specializing in smartphone apps. *Founded* 2010 Tokyo, Japan **$1.6M** last round Jan 2014
- 27 [**ADlive** ADlive provides sales, marketing, advertising, maintenance, improvement, and other support services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/adlive) ADlive provides sales, marketing, advertising, maintenance, improvement, and other support services. *Founded* 2011 大阪市北区, Japan **$1.5M** last round Jan 2019
- 28 [**THINGMEDIA** THINGMEDIA is a short drama studio and video production company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/thingmedia) THINGMEDIA is a short drama studio and video production company. *Founded* - Shibuya, Japan **$1.3M** last round Dec 2025
- 29 [**Style Port** Style Port is an Internet VR platform that helps real estate agents advertise and enables users to visualize the interior of a property.](https://millionrounds.com/company/style-port) Style Port is an Internet VR platform that helps real estate agents advertise and enables users to visualize the interior of a property. *Founded* 2017 Shibuya, Japan **$1.3M** last round Mar 2025
- 30 [**MyDearest** 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。](https://millionrounds.com/company/mydearest) 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* 2016 Chuo City, Japan **$1.2M** last round Aug 2025
- 31 [**Natee** Natee offers promotion services for TikTok Users.](https://millionrounds.com/company/natee) Natee offers promotion services for TikTok Users. *Founded* 2018 Shibuya City, Japan **$1.1M** last round Nov 2020
- 32 [**Somewrite** Somewrite aims to transform advertising into valuable information for the end consumer.](https://millionrounds.com/company/somewrite) Somewrite aims to transform advertising into valuable information for the end consumer. *Founded* 2013 Naze, Japan **$1.1M** last round Jan 2015
- 33 [**Wonderspace** Wonderspace is a marketing problem solver that provides web marketing support and manages own media.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wonderspace) Wonderspace is a marketing problem solver that provides web marketing support and manages own media. *Founded* 2013 渋谷区, Japan **$1.1M** last round Oct 2023
- 34 [**ChatBook**](https://millionrounds.com/company/chatbook) *Founded* - Japan **$1.0M** last round Dec 2019
- 35 [**Japan DX** Japan DX platform provides data-driven services to inbound tourists to Japan, such as global shopping and advertising.](https://millionrounds.com/company/japan-dx) Japan DX platform provides data-driven services to inbound tourists to Japan, such as global shopping and advertising. *Founded* - Tokyo, Japan **$1.0M** last round Mar 2026
- 36 [**Porty** Porty is a real estate platform company that provides property search tools, urban housing services, and data-driven solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/porty) Porty is a real estate platform company that provides property search tools, urban housing services, and data-driven solutions. *Founded* - Kawasaki, Japan **$953K** last round Apr 2026
- 37 [**GeoLogic Japan** Geologic is an Analyze large amounts of data such as location and ad distribution, and provide marketing support for companies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/geologic-japan) Geologic is an Analyze large amounts of data such as location and ad distribution, and provide marketing support for companies. *Founded* 2014 Japan **$909K** last round Jun 2018
- 38 [**Oohmatch** Oohmatch is an advertising company that specializes in marketing products and businesses through outdoor promotions and publicity.](https://millionrounds.com/company/oohmatch) Oohmatch is an advertising company that specializes in marketing products and businesses through outdoor promotions and publicity. *Founded* 2020 Tokyo, Japan **$813K** last round Aug 2025
- 39 [**Essen** Essen is a technological company that specializes in mobility and data analysis, as well as using data to improve transportation.](https://millionrounds.com/company/essen) Essen is a technological company that specializes in mobility and data analysis, as well as using data to improve transportation. *Founded* 2019 Kawasaki, Japan **$790K** last round Oct 2026
- 40 [**In-Store Media Company** In-Store Media Company is engaged in the planning and management of advertisements and promotions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/in-store-media-company) In-Store Media Company is engaged in the planning and management of advertisements and promotions. *Founded* 2001 Japan **$583K** last round Sept 2010
- 41 [**M0mentum** M0mentum is a ROI improvement tool that provides its users with ad fraud and verification solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/m0mentum) M0mentum is a ROI improvement tool that provides its users with ad fraud and verification solutions. *Founded* 2014 Japan **$564K** last round May 2015
- 42 [**Nicoli** Nicoli is a company that creates content and advertisements that increase happy time for parents and children.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nicoli) Nicoli is a company that creates content and advertisements that increase happy time for parents and children. *Founded* - Tokyo, Japan **$329K** last round Feb 2025
- 43 [**Vidergy** Vidergy, is a trailblazing advertising technology company that is disrupting the energy and adtech industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vidergy) Vidergy, is a trailblazing advertising technology company that is disrupting the energy and adtech industry. *Founded* 2023 Miami, Japan **$175K** last round Feb 2023
- 44 [**rocket staff** Rocket Staff offers community design, mobile advertising, and business consultation solutions in Japan and Korea.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rocket-staff) Rocket Staff offers community design, mobile advertising, and business consultation solutions in Japan and Korea. *Founded* 2010 Japan **$65K** last round Oct 2011

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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