# Top 50 AI Startups in Japan by Funding Raised in 2026

> The 50 AI startups in Japan that raised in 2026 that raised the most in 2026, ranked by money raised this year: $3.2B combined.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/ai-startups-japan-raised-2026 (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Rapidus** One-hour and same-day professional delivery for businesses, 24/7](https://millionrounds.com/company/rapidus) One-hour and same-day professional delivery for businesses, 24/7 *Founded* 2015 Japan **$2.6B** last round Jun 2026
- 2 [**Mujin, Inc.** Mujin develops automation solutions for industrial robots to simplify factory and logistics automation and increase worldwide productivity.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mujin-inc) Mujin develops automation solutions for industrial robots to simplify factory and logistics automation and increase worldwide productivity. *Founded* 2011 Tokyo, Japan **$224M** last round Oct 2026
- 3 [**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。](https://millionrounds.com/company/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。 *Founded* 2024 Tokyo, Japan **$34M** last round Sept 2026
- 4 [**Craif**](https://millionrounds.com/company/craif) *Founded* - Japan **$33M** last round Aug 2026
- 5 [**FactBase** FactBase specializes in DX's promotion of small and medium-sized enterprises that can support japan's manufacturing.](https://millionrounds.com/company/factbase) FactBase specializes in DX's promotion of small and medium-sized enterprises that can support japan's manufacturing. *Founded* 2022 Nishi-Shinbashi, Japan **$29M** last round Nov 2026
- 6 [**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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/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. *Founded* 2021 Chuo, Japan **$25M** last round Sept 2026
- 7 [**Muso Action** 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。](https://millionrounds.com/company/muso-action) 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 **$23M** last round Feb 2026
- 8 [**RevComm** RevComm is the startup company developing Voice x AI-enabled cloud services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/revcomm) RevComm is the startup company developing Voice x AI-enabled cloud services. *Founded* 2017 Japan **$21M** last round Jul 2026
- 9 [**Atom** Atom Bodies is a technology company focused on integrating artificial intelligence with the human body.](https://millionrounds.com/company/atom) Atom Bodies is a technology company focused on integrating artificial intelligence with the human body. *Founded* 2005 San Francisco, Japan **$19M** last round May 2026
- 10 [**Shizen Connect** 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](https://millionrounds.com/company/shizen-connect) 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 **$17M** last round May 2026
- 11 [**Kaminashi** Kaminashi is a technology-based firm that designs and develops workplace digitization software to track on-site work records.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kaminashi) Kaminashi is a technology-based firm that designs and develops workplace digitization software to track on-site work records. *Founded* - Tokyo, Japan **$14M** last round Oct 2026
- 12 [**BALLAS** 株式会社BALLAS is a construction-tech company based in Japan that offers a procurement platform for custom-built construction components.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ballas) 株式会社BALLAS is a construction-tech company based in Japan that offers a procurement platform for custom-built construction components. *Founded* 2022 Chuo, Japan **$13M** last round Nov 2026
- 13 [**DubGuild** DubGuild is a technology company specializing in AI-powered dubbing solutions for cross-lingual video content adaptation, enabling creators.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dubguild) DubGuild is a technology company specializing in AI-powered dubbing solutions for cross-lingual video content adaptation, enabling creators. *Founded* - Tokyo, Japan **$13M** last round Jun 2026
- 14 [**Pathfinder**](https://millionrounds.com/company/pathfinder) *Founded* - Japan **$12M** last round Nov 2026
- 15 [**Flyle** Flyle provides a cloud based platform for product management helping customers to improve productivity & creativity in product development.](https://millionrounds.com/company/flyle) Flyle provides a cloud based platform for product management helping customers to improve productivity & creativity in product development. *Founded* 2020 Tokyo, Japan **$12M** last round Oct 2026
- 16 [**Veritus** Veritus is an AI research platform designed to assist researchers in various stages of their work.](https://millionrounds.com/company/veritus) Veritus is an AI research platform designed to assist researchers in various stages of their work. *Founded* 2024 Kobe, Japan **$10M** last round Feb 2026
- 17 [**KUZEN** Kuzen is an IT company that provides AI-based SAAS solutions to businesses for customer support and automating responses to inquiries.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kuzen) Kuzen is an IT company that provides AI-based SAAS solutions to businesses for customer support and automating responses to inquiries. *Founded* 2016 Japan **$10M** last round Jul 2026
- 18 [**ALGO ARTIS** ALGO ARTIS is a Tokyo-based company founded in July 2021 that specializes in AI-powered optimization solutions for complex planning and decision-making in infra](https://millionrounds.com/company/algo-artis) ALGO ARTIS is a Tokyo-based company founded in July 2021 that specializes in AI-powered optimization solutions for complex planning and decision-making in infra *Founded* 2021 Chiyoda City, Japan **$9.6M** last round Jun 2026
- 19 [**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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/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. *Founded* - Minato, Japan **$8.9M** last round May 2026
- 20 [**InfiniMind** InfiniMind enables enterprises to transform massive volumes of unstructured video into structured, searchable, and actionable intelligence.](https://millionrounds.com/company/infinimind) InfiniMind enables enterprises to transform massive volumes of unstructured video into structured, searchable, and actionable intelligence. *Founded* 2024 Tokyo, Japan **$5.8M** last round Feb 2026
- 21 [**Nocall** 最新の生成AI技術で電話業務を自動化。シナリオベースを超えた柔軟な応対で、人間らしい自然な会話を実現。](https://millionrounds.com/company/nocall) 最新の生成AI技術で電話業務を自動化。シナリオベースを超えた柔軟な応対で、人間らしい自然な会話を実現。 *Founded* 2020 品川区, Japan **$5.2M** last round Sept 2026
- 22 [**bellFace** bellFace is an InsideSales system specialized for Business to Business sales and customer support.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bellface) bellFace is an InsideSales system specialized for Business to Business sales and customer support. *Founded* 2015 Tokyo, Japan **$4.8M** last round Jan 2026
- 23 [**Yoom** YOOM, operating as YoomTrack, is an Israel-based technology company that specializes in a markerless motion capture platform designed for animators.](https://millionrounds.com/company/yoom) YOOM, operating as YoomTrack, is an Israel-based technology company that specializes in a markerless motion capture platform designed for animators. *Founded* 2016 Los Angeles, Japan **$4.5M** last round Sept 2026
- 24 [**Welmo** Welmo Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/welmo) Welmo Inc. *Founded* 2013 Chiyoda, Japan **$4.2M** last round Jun 2026
- 25 [**GenerativeX** GenerativeX is an IT company that provides AI app development, consulting, and generative model development services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/generativex) GenerativeX is an IT company that provides AI app development, consulting, and generative model development services. *Founded* - Tokyo, Japan **$4.1M** last round May 2026
- 26 [**Menou** MENOU specializes in AI technology and sensing technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/menou) MENOU specializes in AI technology and sensing technology. *Founded* 2019 Tokyo, Japan **$3.3M** last round Jun 2026
- 27 [**LENZO** Lenzo is an eCommerce platform that sells wedding and party products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lenzo) Lenzo is an eCommerce platform that sells wedding and party products. *Founded* 2014 Mornington, Japan **$3.2M** last round Mar 2026
- 28 [**Intersect** Connect teens who saw each other in real life, not online.](https://millionrounds.com/company/intersect) Connect teens who saw each other in real life, not online. *Founded* 2015 Japan **$3.0M** last round Jan 2026
- 29 [**AUDER** AUDER株式会社 (AUDER Inc.) is a Tokyo-based startup founded in April 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/auder) AUDER株式会社 (AUDER Inc.) is a Tokyo-based startup founded in April 2021. *Founded* 2021 Annapolis, Japan **$2.9M** last round Sept 2026
- 30 [**Star Signal Solutions** Star Signal Solutions develops space situational awareness software and observation services for orbit analysis and collision-avoidance.](https://millionrounds.com/company/star-signal-solutions) Star Signal Solutions develops space situational awareness software and observation services for orbit analysis and collision-avoidance. *Founded* - Tokyo, Japan **$2.8M** last round Jul 2026
- 31 [**SYSLEA** SYSLEA is a consulting company that provides AI support and advises IT startups and venture capital firms on sales and marketing.](https://millionrounds.com/company/syslea) SYSLEA is a consulting company that provides AI support and advises IT startups and venture capital firms on sales and marketing. *Founded* - Tokyo, Japan **$2.6M** last round Mar 2026
- 32 [**10pct.** 10pct.](https://millionrounds.com/company/10pct) 10pct. *Founded* 2023 Setagaya, Japan **$2.5M** last round Sept 2026
- 33 [**SORA Technology** SORA Technology was founded in 2020 with a strong desire to enrich society through "The Sky (SORA)", focusing on the leading use of drone technology in developi](https://millionrounds.com/company/sora-technology) SORA Technology was founded in 2020 with a strong desire to enrich society through "The Sky (SORA)", focusing on the leading use of drone technology in developi *Founded* 2020 Shibuya, Japan **$2.5M** last round Jan 2026
- 34 [**Spike Studio** Spike Studio is a software company that develops customized generative AI solutions for data analysis, predictive modeling, and training.](https://millionrounds.com/company/spike-studio) Spike Studio is a software company that develops customized generative AI solutions for data analysis, predictive modeling, and training. *Founded* 2023 Minato, Japan **$2.3M** last round Jul 2026
- 35 [**Pictoria** Pictoria is a startup focused on creating an AI character economy, offering customized AI characters and content for customers' needs.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pictoria) Pictoria is a startup focused on creating an AI character economy, offering customized AI characters and content for customers' needs. *Founded* 2017 Tokyo, Japan **$2.1M** last round Apr 2026
- 36 [**JiMED** Pioneering neurotechnology to restore life, connection, and dignity.](https://millionrounds.com/company/jimed) Pioneering neurotechnology to restore life, connection, and dignity. *Founded* 2020 Suita, Japan **$2.0M** last round Jun 2026
- 37 [**Secondz Digital** secondz digital株式会社 is a Japan-based company dedicated to helping enterprises transition to AI-native operations using large language models (LLMs) and AI agents.](https://millionrounds.com/company/secondz-digital) secondz digital株式会社 is a Japan-based company dedicated to helping enterprises transition to AI-native operations using large language models (LLMs) and AI agents. *Founded* 2019 Yokohama, Japan **$1.9M** last round May 2026
- 38 [**LobbyAI** LobbyAI is a Japanese AI company that specializes in public policy and government-relations data analysis.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lobbyai) LobbyAI is a Japanese AI company that specializes in public policy and government-relations data analysis. *Founded* 2024 Shinjuku, Japan **$1.9M** last round Mar 2026
- 39 [**VALANCE**](https://millionrounds.com/company/valance) *Founded* - Japan **$1.7M** last round Feb 2026
- 40 [**dodoAI** dodoAI develops and provides the Sovereign Agentic OS.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dodoai) dodoAI develops and provides the Sovereign Agentic OS. *Founded* - Tokyo, Japan **$1.7M** last round Jun 2026
- 41 [**AI Dock** AI Dock develops preventive medical services using whole-body scanning and AI technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ai-dock) AI Dock develops preventive medical services using whole-body scanning and AI technology. *Founded* - Tokyo, Japan **$1.6M** last round Aug 2026
- 42 [**Mign** mign is a medical technology company based in Charlotte, North Carolina, specializing in orthopaedic care and musculoskeletal health.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mign) mign is a medical technology company based in Charlotte, North Carolina, specializing in orthopaedic care and musculoskeletal health. *Founded* 2019 Charlotte, Japan **$1.5M** last round Apr 2026
- 43 [**Recho** It’s an App that is based on one simple dogma; the sounds you record stay where they are recorded.](https://millionrounds.com/company/recho) It’s an App that is based on one simple dogma; the sounds you record stay where they are recorded. *Founded* 2013 Harumi, Japan **$1.3M** last round Mar 2026
- 44 [**Almure** Almure is building the security foundation to unlock enterprise confidential data for AI Agents.](https://millionrounds.com/company/almure) Almure is building the security foundation to unlock enterprise confidential data for AI Agents. *Founded* - Tokyo, Japan **$1.3M** last round Apr 2026
- 45 [**InsightX** InsightX is a Japan-based company headquartered in Tokyo that specializes in developing a CX transformation AI platform called “InsightX.” This platform focuses](https://millionrounds.com/company/insightx) InsightX is a Japan-based company headquartered in Tokyo that specializes in developing a CX transformation AI platform called “InsightX.” This platform focuses *Founded* 2021 Minato City, Japan **$1.3M** last round Feb 2026
- 46 [**MoveEZ** MoveEz develops mapless autonomous driving technology using proprietary perception and decision-making systems.](https://millionrounds.com/company/moveez) MoveEz develops mapless autonomous driving technology using proprietary perception and decision-making systems. *Founded* - Kanazawa, Japan **$1.3M** last round Feb 2026
- 47 [**O-ID** Modular Humanoids Made in Japan](https://millionrounds.com/company/o-id) Modular Humanoids Made in Japan *Founded* - Tokyo, Japan **$1.2M** last round Sept 2026
- 48 [**CFOne** CFOne is an AI-driven accounting platform engineered by an accounting firm.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cfone) CFOne is an AI-driven accounting platform engineered by an accounting firm. *Founded* - Toranomon, Japan **$1.1M** last round Jun 2026
- 49 [**AIONA** AIONA uses AI to produce high-quality products and provides everyone with access to knowledge.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aiona) AIONA uses AI to produce high-quality products and provides everyone with access to knowledge. *Founded* - Shibuya, Japan **$881K** last round Sept 2026
- 50 [**Greenphard Energy** Greenphard Energy is an IT consulting firm that offers renewable energy, machine learning, IoT data analysis, and cloud computing services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/greenphard-energy) Greenphard Energy is an IT consulting firm that offers renewable energy, machine learning, IoT data analysis, and cloud computing services. *Founded* 2021 Japan **$747K** last round Jun 2026

**Money raised in 2026** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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