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AI startups in Japan
174 AI startups in Japan have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $5.6B between them, with Tokyo the most common home.
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RapidusOne-hour and same-day professional delivery for businesses, 24/7One-hour and same-day professional delivery for businesses, 24/7
Founded 2015Japan$2.6Blast round Jun 2026 - 2
Lucid SoftwareLucid is a visual collaboration suite that helps teams implement an idea into reality.Lucid is a visual collaboration suite that helps teams implement an idea into reality.
Founded 2010South Jordan, Japan$540Mlast round Jun 2021 - 3
MUJINMujin is a leader in intelligent robotics and automation technology, based in Tokyo, Japan.Mujin is a leader in intelligent robotics and automation technology, based in Tokyo, Japan.
Founded 2011Tsuruoka, Japan$374Mlast round Dec 2025 - 4
Sakana AISakana AI is a Tokyo-based AI research and development company founded in July 2023.Sakana AI is a Tokyo-based AI research and development company founded in July 2023.
Founded 2023Tokyo, Japan$235Mlast round Feb 2026 - 5
Mujin, Inc.Mujin develops automation solutions for industrial robots to simplify factory and logistics automation and increase worldwide productivity.
Mujin develops automation solutions for industrial robots to simplify factory and logistics automation and increase worldwide productivity.
Founded 2011Tokyo, Japan$224Mlast round Oct 2026 - 6
TelexistenceTelexistence Inc.Telexistence Inc.
Founded 2017Ota City, Japan$160Mlast round Jul 2023 - 7
LayerXLayerX is a provider of a browser security platform that turns any browser into a secure and manageable workspace.LayerX is a provider of a browser security platform that turns any browser into a secure and manageable workspace.
Founded 2021Japan$111Mlast round Sept 2025 - 8
AI Medical ServiceAI Medical Service is a Tokyo-based company developing AI software to help detect gastric cancer.AI Medical Service is a Tokyo-based company developing AI software to help detect gastric cancer.
Founded 2017Toshima, Japan$106Mlast round Apr 2022 - 9
Preferred NetworksThe search engine company in Japan.The search engine company in Japan.
Founded 2006Chiyoda-ku, Japan$95Mlast round Dec 2024 - 10
GigaGiga is a global initiative to connect every school to the Internet.Giga is a global initiative to connect every school to the Internet.
Founded 2019Ca l'Alier, Japan$63Mlast round Aug 2025 - 11CraifFounded -Japan$57Mlast round Aug 2026
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FactBaseFactBase specializes in DX's promotion of small and medium-sized enterprises that can support japan's manufacturing.FactBase specializes in DX's promotion of small and medium-sized enterprises that can support japan's manufacturing.
Founded 2022Nishi-Shinbashi, Japan$57Mlast round Nov 2026 - 13
Third IntelligenceThird Intelligence is an AI research and product development company based in Tokyo, founded in 2025.Third Intelligence is an AI research and product development company based in Tokyo, founded in 2025.
Founded 2025Chiyoda, Japan$52Mlast round Nov 2025 - 14
LegalOn TechnologiesLegalOn Technologies, established in April 2017, is a global legal AI company that combines advanced AI technology with legal and contract expertise.LegalOn Technologies, established in April 2017, is a global legal AI company that combines advanced AI technology with legal and contract expertise.
Founded 2017Shibuya, Japan$50Mlast round Jul 2025 - 15Open8Open8 is a content technology company that provides of SaaS, API, and MLaaS solutions.
Open8 is a content technology company that provides of SaaS, API, and MLaaS solutions.
Founded -Japan$48Mlast round Jan 2021 - 16
Atama plusatama plus is a Japanese EdTech startup founded in 2017 and based in Tokyo.atama plus is a Japanese EdTech startup founded in 2017 and based in Tokyo.
Founded 2017Bunkyo, Japan$46Mlast round Jul 2021 - 17
RevorfRevorf is a medical technology and drug discovery platform.Revorf is a medical technology and drug discovery platform.
Founded 2019Tokyo, Japan$42Mlast round Aug 2024 - 18
TechtouchTechtouch is a service that allows overlaying the explanation guidance on an existing web system.Techtouch is a service that allows overlaying the explanation guidance on an existing web system.
Founded 2018Japan$41Mlast round Jun 2023 - 19
PeopleX「地球上で働くすべての人への支援を通して成功に導く。」をミッションに掲げるHRに関する総合ソリューションカンパニーです。 エンプロイーサクセスHRプラットフォームである「PeopleWork」の開発・運営、業績直結型の人事コンサルティング事業、社員のエンゲージメントに特化したギフト事業など、総合HRカンパニーです。
「地球上で働くすべての人への支援を通して成功に導く。」をミッションに掲げるHRに関する総合ソリューションカンパニーです。 エンプロイーサクセスHRプラットフォームである「PeopleWork」の開発・運営、業績直結型の人事コンサルティング事業、社員のエンゲージメントに特化したギフト事業など、総合HRカンパニーです。
Founded 2024Tokyo, Japan$39Mlast round Sept 2026 - 20
OrangeOrange is a developer of a variety of deep-learning models with a focus on computer vision and natural language processing for comics.Orange is a developer of a variety of deep-learning models with a focus on computer vision and natural language processing for comics.
Founded 2021Tokyo, Japan$36Mlast round Jul 2025 - 21
BehaviorBehavior is provides industry RPA SaaS services.Behavior is provides industry RPA SaaS services.
Founded 2012Japan$35Mlast round Mar 2021 - 22
Facilo株式会社Facilo is a Japan-based real estate software company that specializes in AI-enabled business systems for real estate brokerage firms.株式会社Facilo is a Japan-based real estate software company that specializes in AI-enabled business systems for real estate brokerage firms.
Founded 2021Chuo, Japan$33Mlast round Sept 2026 - 23
CrowdWorksCrowdworks solves the toughest problem in AI today: Delivering training data sets with next-level accuracy, quality assured.Crowdworks solves the toughest problem in AI today: Delivering training data sets with next-level accuracy, quality assured.
Founded 2017Japan$28Mlast round Nov 2021 - 24
RevCommRevComm is the startup company developing Voice x AI-enabled cloud services .RevComm is the startup company developing Voice x AI-enabled cloud services .
Founded 2017Japan$27Mlast round Jul 2026 - 25
ZealsZEALS is a Japanese company specializing in AI marketing and conversational commerce, founded in April 2014 by Masa Shimizu in Tokyo.ZEALS is a Japanese company specializing in AI marketing and conversational commerce, founded in April 2014 by Masa Shimizu in Tokyo.
Founded 2014San Francisco, Japan$27Mlast round May 2022 - 26
Japan Data Science ConsortiumJapan Data Science Consortium (JDSC) is an AI company that provides solutions for the medical, education and retail areas.Japan Data Science Consortium (JDSC) is an AI company that provides solutions for the medical, education and retail areas.
Founded 2018文京区, Japan$25Mlast round Oct 2020 - 27
Muso ActionMuso Actionは、ロボット基盤モデル×力制御のフィジカルAI「Muso-roid」で、製造・物流・小売の現場作業を自動化するスタートアップです。Muso Actionは、ロボット基盤モデル×力制御のフィジカルAI「Muso-roid」で、製造・物流・小売の現場作業を自動化するスタートアップです。
Founded -Tokyo, Japan$23Mlast round Feb 2026 - 28
AtomAtom Bodies is a technology company focused on integrating artificial intelligence with the human body.Atom Bodies is a technology company focused on integrating artificial intelligence with the human body.
Founded 2005San Francisco, Japan$22Mlast round May 2026 - 29
BALLAS株式会社BALLAS is a construction-tech company based in Japan that offers a procurement platform for custom-built construction components.株式会社BALLAS is a construction-tech company based in Japan that offers a procurement platform for custom-built construction components.
Founded 2022Chuo, Japan$21Mlast round Nov 2026 - 30
Connected RoboticsConnected Robotics is an information technology company that designs and manufactures robotic arms for enterprises.Connected Robotics is an information technology company that designs and manufactures robotic arms for enterprises.
Founded 2014Koganei, Japan$20Mlast round Feb 2023 - 31FloadiaFounded -Japan$20Mlast round Oct 2023
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TANAAKKTANAAKK provides growth-as-a-service "HITSERIES" for hyper growth organizations with DevOps, RevOps, EquityOpsTANAAKK provides growth-as-a-service "HITSERIES" for hyper growth organizations with DevOps, RevOps, EquityOps
Founded 2013Singapore, Japan$20Mlast round May 2024 - 33
ChemixChemix has developed and commercialised a heat dissipation and insulation material.Chemix has developed and commercialised a heat dissipation and insulation material.
Founded 1985Japan$20Mlast round Apr 2024 - 34
YoomYOOM, operating as YoomTrack, is an Israel-based technology company that specializes in a markerless motion capture platform designed for animators.YOOM, operating as YoomTrack, is an Israel-based technology company that specializes in a markerless motion capture platform designed for animators.
Founded 2016Los Angeles, Japan$20Mlast round Sept 2026 - 35
ExaWizardsExa Wizards is an AI startup that solves social issues through ideas and technology.Exa Wizards is an AI startup that solves social issues through ideas and technology.
Founded 2016Tokyo, Japan$18Mlast round Sept 2023 - 36
FormXFormX offers form backend software solutions to handle form submissions.
FormX offers form backend software solutions to handle form submissions.
Founded 2017Tokyo, Japan$18Mlast round Sept 2025 - 37
PanairPanair is a power supply and demand platform that uses artificial intelligence and big data to build a core system for energy.Panair is a power supply and demand platform that uses artificial intelligence and big data to build a core system for energy.
Founded 2012Japan$18Mlast round Jun 2018 - 38
Shizen ConnectShizen Connectとは Shizen Connectは系統用蓄電池やDRのアグリゲーター向けシステムShizen Connectとは Shizen Connectは系統用蓄電池やDRのアグリゲーター向けシステム
Founded -Tokyo, Japan$17Mlast round May 2026 - 39
NottaTranscribe audio to text with the help of AI.Transcribe audio to text with the help of AI.
Founded 2020Tokyo, Japan$15Mlast round Dec 2025 - 40
KaminashiKaminashi is a technology-based firm that designs and develops workplace digitization software to track on-site work records.Kaminashi is a technology-based firm that designs and develops workplace digitization software to track on-site work records.
Founded -Tokyo, Japan$14Mlast round Oct 2026 - 41
UbieUbie is a Tokyo based health-tech startup, that provides AI-based healthcare products, hospital SaaS products, and AI symptom checkers.Ubie is a Tokyo based health-tech startup, that provides AI-based healthcare products, hospital SaaS products, and AI symptom checkers.
Founded 2017Tokyo, Japan$14Mlast round May 2025 - 42
Industrial-X株式会社INDUSTRIAL-X is a Japan-based company dedicated to supporting corporate and industrial transformation through data-driven management and digital transformation.株式会社INDUSTRIAL-X is a Japan-based company dedicated to supporting corporate and industrial transformation through data-driven management and digital transformation.
Founded -Minato, Japan$14Mlast round May 2026 - 43
DubGuildDubGuild is a technology company specializing in AI-powered dubbing solutions for cross-lingual video content adaptation, enabling creators.DubGuild is a technology company specializing in AI-powered dubbing solutions for cross-lingual video content adaptation, enabling creators.
Founded -Tokyo, Japan$13Mlast round Jun 2026 - 44
TentialTENTIAL analyzes detailed purchasing behavior and attributes online and aim to deliver products based on information.TENTIAL analyzes detailed purchasing behavior and attributes online and aim to deliver products based on information.
Founded 2018Tokyo, Japan$13Mlast round Oct 2024 - 45
PathfinderFounded -Japan$13Mlast round Nov 2026 - 46
FlyleFlyle provides a cloud based platform for product management helping customers to improve productivity & creativity in product development.Flyle provides a cloud based platform for product management helping customers to improve productivity & creativity in product development.
Founded 2020Tokyo, Japan$13Mlast round Oct 2026 - 47
Japan AIJAPAN AI株式会社 (JAPAN AI, Inc.) is a Tokyo-based AI company established in April 2023 as part of the Geniee Group.JAPAN AI株式会社 (JAPAN AI, Inc.) is a Tokyo-based AI company established in April 2023 as part of the Geniee Group.
Founded 2023Shinjuku, Japan$13Mlast round Jul 2025 - 48
Leading MarkLeading Mark, a rising human resources startup in JapanLeading Mark, a rising human resources startup in Japan
Founded 2011Shibuya, Japan$13Mlast round Feb 2025 - 49
HACARUSHACARUS INC.HACARUS INC.
Founded 2014Kyoto, Japan$12Mlast round Nov 2020 - 50
FarmnoteFarmnote develops a cloud-based herd management platform that allows farmers to streamline dairy and livestock farming operations.Farmnote develops a cloud-based herd management platform that allows farmers to streamline dairy and livestock farming operations.
Founded 2013Obihiro, Japan$12Mlast round Oct 2026
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