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Biotech startups in Japan

46 biotech startups in Japan have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 46 that have raised the most, $1.6B between them, with Tokyo the most common home.

$1.6Braised by these 46
46on our record in all
Tokyomost common home
Medlinkerraised the most
  1. 1MedlinkerMedlinker is a Chinese AI healthcare and digital medical services company founded in 2014 in Chengdu.

    Medlinker is a Chinese AI healthcare and digital medical services company founded in 2014 in Chengdu.

    Founded 2013Japan$761Mlast round Dec 2021
  2. 2AI 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
  3. 3EdiGeneEdiGene is a biotechnology company that develops genome editing technologies.

    EdiGene is a biotechnology company that develops genome editing technologies.

    Founded 2015Japan$87Mlast round Apr 2021
  4. 4Spiber持続可能なウェルビーイング、そして環境課題解決への貢献に向け、革新的なソリューションの創造に取り組んでいます。

    持続可能なウェルビーイング、そして環境課題解決への貢献に向け、革新的なソリューションの創造に取り組んでいます。

    Founded -Japan$67Mlast round Dec 2018
  5. 5CureAppCureApp is a digital health and therapeutic medical device software that connects patients and doctors.

    CureApp is a digital health and therapeutic medical device software that connects patients and doctors.

    Founded 2014中央区, Japan$66Mlast round Aug 2022
  6. 6CraifFounded -Japan$57Mlast round Aug 2026
  7. 7AtonarpFounded -Japan$57Mlast round Aug 2019
  8. 8HeartseedHeartseed has set a mission to “open the door to heart disease treatment with regenerative medicine”.

    Heartseed has set a mission to “open the door to heart disease treatment with regenerative medicine”.

    Founded 2015Tokyo, Japan$40Mlast round May 2023
  9. 9Neusignal TherapeuticsNeusignal Therapeutics is a medical company that develops therapeutic medicines for dementia and psychiatric illnesses.

    Neusignal Therapeutics is a medical company that develops therapeutic medicines for dementia and psychiatric illnesses.

    Founded -Tokyo, Japan$40Mlast round Jun 2026
  10. 10KinishKinish Inc.

    Kinish Inc.

    Founded 2023Tokyo, Japan$35Mlast round Oct 2026
  11. 11Quantum BiosystemsApplication of quantum mechanics to the development of innovative single-molecule DNA sequencers

    Application of quantum mechanics to the development of innovative single-molecule DNA sequencers

    Founded 2013Menlo Park, Japan$29Mlast round Nov 2018
  12. 12AlivexisAlivexis is a biotechnology company that engages in the research and development of custom medicine for the pharmaceutical industry.

    Alivexis is a biotechnology company that engages in the research and development of custom medicine for the pharmaceutical industry.

    Founded -Minato, Japan$20Mlast round Mar 2022
  13. 13SanBioFounded -Japan$20Mlast round Jul 2017
  14. 14FunPepFunPep is a is a biotechnology company that manufactures medical products.

    FunPep is a is a biotechnology company that manufactures medical products.

    Founded 2013Tokyo, Japan$20Mlast round Feb 2026
  15. 15LogomixLogomix is a Japanese synthetic biology and genome engineering company founded in 2019 and based in Tokyo.

    Logomix is a Japanese synthetic biology and genome engineering company founded in 2019 and based in Tokyo.

    Founded 2019San Carlos, Japan$19Mlast round Jul 2025
  16. 16Genesis HealthcareFounded -Japan$15Mlast round Feb 2018
  17. 17Rege NephroRege Nephro is a biotech company that specialized in R&D, production and marketing of renal disease therapeutics.

    Rege Nephro is a biotech company that specialized in R&D, production and marketing of renal disease therapeutics.

    Founded 2019Kyoto, Japan$15Mlast round Oct 2024
  18. 18ThinkCyteThinkCyte is a biotechnology company founded in 2016, specializing in AI-based cell analysis, characterization, and sorting technologies.

    ThinkCyte is a biotechnology company founded in 2016, specializing in AI-based cell analysis, characterization, and sorting technologies.

    Founded 2016Tokyo, Japan$15Mlast round Aug 2024
  19. 19Celaid TherapeuticsCelaid Therapeutics specializes in manufacturing and sales of regenerative medicine products utilizing human hematopoietic stem cells.

    Celaid Therapeutics specializes in manufacturing and sales of regenerative medicine products utilizing human hematopoietic stem cells.

    Founded 2020Hongo, Japan$13Mlast round Oct 2026
  20. 20AnaeropharmaFounded -Japan$13Mlast round Jul 2017
  21. 21Restore VisionRestore Vision Inc.

    Restore Vision Inc.

    Founded 2016Minato, Japan$12Mlast round Apr 2026
  22. 22DioseveDioseve is a biotechnology startup based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2021.

    Dioseve is a biotechnology startup based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2021.

    Founded 2021Bunkyo, Japan$12Mlast round Jun 2026
  23. 23Cyfuse BiomedicalCyfuse Biomedical develops tissue fabrication systems and cell-based products in Japan and internationally.

    Cyfuse Biomedical develops tissue fabrication systems and cell-based products in Japan and internationally.

    Founded 2010Japan$12Mlast round Mar 2015
  24. 24FELIQSFELIQS is a research-based start-up specializing in pharmaceutical sciences.

    FELIQS is a research-based start-up specializing in pharmaceutical sciences.

    Founded 2019Kurume, Japan$8.3Mlast round Jul 2025
  25. 25Repertoire GenesisRepertoire Genesis is a biotechnology company.

    Repertoire Genesis is a biotechnology company.

    Founded 2014Japan$7.4Mlast round Sept 2019
  26. 26EditForce九州大学発のRNA編集技術にもとづく創薬開発をおこなう、エディットフォース株式会社。独自のRNA編集技術を活用し、医療、産業、農業などの様々な分野において新たな世界標準をつくります。

    九州大学発のRNA編集技術にもとづく創薬開発をおこなう、エディットフォース株式会社。独自のRNA編集技術を活用し、医療、産業、農業などの様々な分野において新たな世界標準をつくります。

    Founded 2015Fukuoka, Japan$7.3Mlast round May 2021
  27. 27Modulus DiscoveryModulus Discovery is a Japan-based drug discovery company that develops and commercializes small-molecule therapies for the treatment of cancer and inflammatory diseases.

    Modulus Discovery is a Japan-based drug discovery company that develops and commercializes small-molecule therapies for the treatment of cancer and inflammatory diseases.

    Founded 2017Japan$7.2Mlast round Aug 2018
  28. 28CellAxiaCellAxia is a biotechnology startup that creates medications for cell treatment.

    CellAxia is a biotechnology startup that creates medications for cell treatment.

    Founded 2017Japan$6.6Mlast round Sept 2020
  29. 29CellFiberCellFiber Co., Ltd.

    CellFiber Co., Ltd.

    Founded 2015Koto, Japan$5.5Mlast round Nov 2023
  30. 30PurecHighly purified mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) R&D, optimisation and production company for safer cell therapy applications.

    Highly purified mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) R&D, optimisation and production company for safer cell therapy applications.

    Founded 2016Chuo, Japan$5.4Mlast round Jun 2019
  31. 31XcooXcoo, Inc.

    Xcoo, Inc.

    Founded 2011Bunkyo City, Japan$5.0Mlast round Jul 2022
  32. 32GlyTechGlyTech is a responsibility of the company to protect personal information in its business activities.

    GlyTech is a responsibility of the company to protect personal information in its business activities.

    Founded 2012Japan$4.6Mlast round Jul 2020
  33. 33Femto DeploymentsFemto Deployments is an Biotechnology platform.

    Femto Deployments is an Biotechnology platform.

    Founded 2015Okayama, Japan$4.5Mlast round Dec 2023
  34. 34ExplORerExplorer Investments is a leading independent private equity and alternative investment firm based in Lisbon, Portugal.

    Explorer Investments is a leading independent private equity and alternative investment firm based in Lisbon, Portugal.

    Founded -Lisboa, Japan$4.0Mlast round Aug 2017
  35. 35Tensegrity Pharma Inc.Tensegrity Pharma, Inc.

    Tensegrity Pharma, Inc.

    Founded 2023Chuo, Japan$3.2Mlast round Nov 2024
  36. 36StapleBioStapleBio is a bio-tech company that focuses on the research and development of pharmaceuticals based on staple nucleic acid technology.

    StapleBio is a bio-tech company that focuses on the research and development of pharmaceuticals based on staple nucleic acid technology.

    Founded 2021Kumamoto, Japan$3.0Mlast round Apr 2024
  37. 37CYBOCYBO is a Tokyo-based company dedicated to enhancing healthcare, industry, and research through advanced cell data technologies.

    CYBO is a Tokyo-based company dedicated to enhancing healthcare, industry, and research through advanced cell data technologies.

    Founded 2018Koto City, Japan$2.9Mlast round Jun 2023
  38. 38Epsilon Molecular EngineeringEpsilon Molecular Engineering is a Biotechnology research and development company.

    Epsilon Molecular Engineering is a Biotechnology research and development company.

    Founded 2016Saitama, Japan$2.7Mlast round May 2026
  39. 39Order-made Medical ResearchOrder -made Medical Research is a biotech company promoting technology development that revolutionize therapeutic antibodies.

    Order -made Medical Research is a biotech company promoting technology development that revolutionize therapeutic antibodies.

    Founded 2012Japan$2.7Mlast round Apr 2017
  40. 40MatrixomeMatrixome, Inc.

    Matrixome, Inc.

    Founded 2015Osaka, Japan$2.3Mlast round Feb 2016
  41. 41Kamui PharmaKamui Pharma, Inc.

    Kamui Pharma, Inc.

    Founded 2018旭川市, Japan$2.0Mlast round May 2018
  42. 42LEPLEP makes glowing plants that light up areas without electricity for farms, cities, and public spaces.

    LEP makes glowing plants that light up areas without electricity for farms, cities, and public spaces.

    Founded -Osaka, Japan$1.0Mlast round Dec 2025
  43. 43Tensegrity PharmaTensegrity Pharma is the developer of a novel drug designed to minimize bottlenecks and provide innovative value to patients.

    Tensegrity Pharma is the developer of a novel drug designed to minimize bottlenecks and provide innovative value to patients.

    Founded -Tokyo, Japan$966Klast round Jan 2025
  44. 44RadioNano TherapeuticsRadioNano Therapeutics is a medical technology company that develops radiation therapy solutions for the treatment of cancer patients.

    RadioNano Therapeutics is a medical technology company that develops radiation therapy solutions for the treatment of cancer patients.

    Founded -Kyoto, Japan$955Klast round Oct 2026
  45. 45xCARExCARE specializes in the development and commercialization phases of the pharmaceutical and medical device industries.

    xCARE specializes in the development and commercialization phases of the pharmaceutical and medical device industries.

    Founded 2022Tokyo, Japan$862Klast round Jun 2026
  46. 46BiontoBionto is a biotech startup that is shaping the future of medicine and healthcare through its groundbreaking bio-iontronics technology.

    Bionto is a biotech startup that is shaping the future of medicine and healthcare through its groundbreaking bio-iontronics technology.

    Founded -Sendai, Japan$400Klast round Sept 2025
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