# Top 46 Biotech Startups in Japan by Funding (2026)

> The 46 best-funded biotech startups in Japan, ranked by total funding raised: $1.6B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

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

- 1 [**Medlinker** Medlinker is a Chinese AI healthcare and digital medical services company founded in 2014 in Chengdu.](https://millionrounds.com/company/medlinker) Medlinker is a Chinese AI healthcare and digital medical services company founded in 2014 in Chengdu. *Founded* 2013 Japan **$761M** last round Dec 2021
- 2 [**AI Medical Service** AI Medical Service is a Tokyo-based company developing AI software to help detect gastric cancer.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ai-medical-service) AI Medical Service is a Tokyo-based company developing AI software to help detect gastric cancer. *Founded* 2017 Toshima, Japan **$106M** last round Apr 2022
- 3 [**EdiGene** EdiGene is a biotechnology company that develops genome editing technologies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/edigene) EdiGene is a biotechnology company that develops genome editing technologies. *Founded* 2015 Japan **$87M** last round Apr 2021
- 4 [**Spiber** 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。](https://millionrounds.com/company/spiber) 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 **$67M** last round Dec 2018
- 5 [**CureApp** CureApp is a digital health and therapeutic medical device software that connects patients and doctors.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cureapp) CureApp is a digital health and therapeutic medical device software that connects patients and doctors. *Founded* 2014 中央区, Japan **$66M** last round Aug 2022
- 6 [**Craif**](https://millionrounds.com/company/craif) *Founded* - Japan **$57M** last round Aug 2026
- 7 [**Atonarp**](https://millionrounds.com/company/atonarp) *Founded* - Japan **$57M** last round Aug 2019
- 8 [**Heartseed** Heartseed has set a mission to “open the door to heart disease treatment with regenerative medicine”.](https://millionrounds.com/company/heartseed) Heartseed has set a mission to “open the door to heart disease treatment with regenerative medicine”. *Founded* 2015 Tokyo, Japan **$40M** last round May 2023
- 9 [**Neusignal Therapeutics** Neusignal Therapeutics is a medical company that develops therapeutic medicines for dementia and psychiatric illnesses.](https://millionrounds.com/company/neusignal-therapeutics) Neusignal Therapeutics is a medical company that develops therapeutic medicines for dementia and psychiatric illnesses. *Founded* - Tokyo, Japan **$40M** last round Jun 2026
- 10 [**Kinish** Kinish Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kinish) Kinish Inc. *Founded* 2023 Tokyo, Japan **$35M** last round Oct 2026
- 11 [**Quantum Biosystems** Application of quantum mechanics to the development of innovative single-molecule DNA sequencers](https://millionrounds.com/company/quantum-biosystems) Application of quantum mechanics to the development of innovative single-molecule DNA sequencers *Founded* 2013 Menlo Park, Japan **$29M** last round Nov 2018
- 12 [**Alivexis** Alivexis is a biotechnology company that engages in the research and development of custom medicine for the pharmaceutical industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/alivexis) Alivexis is a biotechnology company that engages in the research and development of custom medicine for the pharmaceutical industry. *Founded* - Minato, Japan **$20M** last round Mar 2022
- 13 [**SanBio**](https://millionrounds.com/company/sanbio) *Founded* - Japan **$20M** last round Jul 2017
- 14 [**FunPep** FunPep is a is a biotechnology company that manufactures medical products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/funpep) FunPep is a is a biotechnology company that manufactures medical products. *Founded* 2013 Tokyo, Japan **$20M** last round Feb 2026
- 15 [**Logomix** Logomix is a Japanese synthetic biology and genome engineering company founded in 2019 and based in Tokyo.](https://millionrounds.com/company/logomix) Logomix is a Japanese synthetic biology and genome engineering company founded in 2019 and based in Tokyo. *Founded* 2019 San Carlos, Japan **$19M** last round Jul 2025
- 16 [**Genesis Healthcare**](https://millionrounds.com/company/genesis-healthcare) *Founded* - Japan **$15M** last round Feb 2018
- 17 [**Rege Nephro** Rege Nephro is a biotech company that specialized in R&D, production and marketing of renal disease therapeutics.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rege-nephro) Rege Nephro is a biotech company that specialized in R&D, production and marketing of renal disease therapeutics. *Founded* 2019 Kyoto, Japan **$15M** last round Oct 2024
- 18 [**ThinkCyte** ThinkCyte is a biotechnology company founded in 2016, specializing in AI-based cell analysis, characterization, and sorting technologies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/thinkcyte) ThinkCyte is a biotechnology company founded in 2016, specializing in AI-based cell analysis, characterization, and sorting technologies. *Founded* 2016 Tokyo, Japan **$15M** last round Aug 2024
- 19 [**Celaid Therapeutics** Celaid Therapeutics specializes in manufacturing and sales of regenerative medicine products utilizing human hematopoietic stem cells.](https://millionrounds.com/company/celaid-therapeutics) Celaid Therapeutics specializes in manufacturing and sales of regenerative medicine products utilizing human hematopoietic stem cells. *Founded* 2020 Hongo, Japan **$13M** last round Oct 2026
- 20 [**Anaeropharma**](https://millionrounds.com/company/anaeropharma) *Founded* - Japan **$13M** last round Jul 2017
- 21 [**Restore Vision** Restore Vision Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/restore-vision) Restore Vision Inc. *Founded* 2016 Minato, Japan **$12M** last round Apr 2026
- 22 [**Dioseve** Dioseve is a biotechnology startup based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dioseve) Dioseve is a biotechnology startup based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Bunkyo, Japan **$12M** last round Jun 2026
- 23 [**Cyfuse Biomedical** Cyfuse Biomedical develops tissue fabrication systems and cell-based products in Japan and internationally.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cyfuse-biomedical) Cyfuse Biomedical develops tissue fabrication systems and cell-based products in Japan and internationally. *Founded* 2010 Japan **$12M** last round Mar 2015
- 24 [**FELIQS** FELIQS is a research-based start-up specializing in pharmaceutical sciences.](https://millionrounds.com/company/feliqs) FELIQS is a research-based start-up specializing in pharmaceutical sciences. *Founded* 2019 Kurume, Japan **$8.3M** last round Jul 2025
- 25 [**Repertoire Genesis** Repertoire Genesis is a biotechnology company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/repertoire-genesis) Repertoire Genesis is a biotechnology company. *Founded* 2014 Japan **$7.4M** last round Sept 2019
- 26 [**EditForce** 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。](https://millionrounds.com/company/editforce) 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* 2015 Fukuoka, Japan **$7.3M** last round May 2021
- 27 [**Modulus Discovery** Modulus Discovery is a Japan-based drug discovery company that develops and commercializes small-molecule therapies for the treatment of cancer and inflammatory diseases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/modulus-discovery) 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* 2017 Japan **$7.2M** last round Aug 2018
- 28 [**CellAxia** CellAxia is a biotechnology startup that creates medications for cell treatment.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cellaxia) CellAxia is a biotechnology startup that creates medications for cell treatment. *Founded* 2017 Japan **$6.6M** last round Sept 2020
- 29 [**CellFiber** CellFiber Co., Ltd.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cellfiber) CellFiber Co., Ltd. *Founded* 2015 Koto, Japan **$5.5M** last round Nov 2023
- 30 [**Purec** Highly purified mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) R&D, optimisation and production company for safer cell therapy applications.](https://millionrounds.com/company/purec) Highly purified mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) R&D, optimisation and production company for safer cell therapy applications. *Founded* 2016 Chuo, Japan **$5.4M** last round Jun 2019
- 31 [**Xcoo** Xcoo, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/xcoo) Xcoo, Inc. *Founded* 2011 Bunkyo City, Japan **$5.0M** last round Jul 2022
- 32 [**GlyTech** GlyTech is a responsibility of the company to protect personal information in its business activities.](https://millionrounds.com/company/glytech) GlyTech is a responsibility of the company to protect personal information in its business activities. *Founded* 2012 Japan **$4.6M** last round Jul 2020
- 33 [**Femto Deployments** Femto Deployments is an Biotechnology platform.](https://millionrounds.com/company/femto-deployments) Femto Deployments is an Biotechnology platform. *Founded* 2015 Okayama, Japan **$4.5M** last round Dec 2023
- 34 [**ExplORer** Explorer Investments is a leading independent private equity and alternative investment firm based in Lisbon, Portugal.](https://millionrounds.com/company/explorer) Explorer Investments is a leading independent private equity and alternative investment firm based in Lisbon, Portugal. *Founded* - Lisboa, Japan **$4.0M** last round Aug 2017
- 35 [**Tensegrity Pharma Inc.** Tensegrity Pharma, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tensegrity-pharma-inc) Tensegrity Pharma, Inc. *Founded* 2023 Chuo, Japan **$3.2M** last round Nov 2024
- 36 [**StapleBio** StapleBio is a bio-tech company that focuses on the research and development of pharmaceuticals based on staple nucleic acid technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/staplebio) StapleBio is a bio-tech company that focuses on the research and development of pharmaceuticals based on staple nucleic acid technology. *Founded* 2021 Kumamoto, Japan **$3.0M** last round Apr 2024
- 37 [**CYBO** CYBO is a Tokyo-based company dedicated to enhancing healthcare, industry, and research through advanced cell data technologies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cybo) CYBO is a Tokyo-based company dedicated to enhancing healthcare, industry, and research through advanced cell data technologies. *Founded* 2018 Koto City, Japan **$2.9M** last round Jun 2023
- 38 [**Epsilon Molecular Engineering** Epsilon Molecular Engineering is a Biotechnology research and development company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/epsilon-molecular-engineering) Epsilon Molecular Engineering is a Biotechnology research and development company. *Founded* 2016 Saitama, Japan **$2.7M** last round May 2026
- 39 [**Order-made Medical Research** Order -made Medical Research is a biotech company promoting technology development that revolutionize therapeutic antibodies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/order-made-medical-research) Order -made Medical Research is a biotech company promoting technology development that revolutionize therapeutic antibodies. *Founded* 2012 Japan **$2.7M** last round Apr 2017
- 40 [**Matrixome** Matrixome, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/matrixome) Matrixome, Inc. *Founded* 2015 Osaka, Japan **$2.3M** last round Feb 2016
- 41 [**Kamui Pharma** Kamui Pharma, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kamui-pharma) Kamui Pharma, Inc. *Founded* 2018 旭川市, Japan **$2.0M** last round May 2018
- 42 [**LEP** LEP makes glowing plants that light up areas without electricity for farms, cities, and public spaces.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lep) LEP makes glowing plants that light up areas without electricity for farms, cities, and public spaces. *Founded* - Osaka, Japan **$1.0M** last round Dec 2025
- 43 [**Tensegrity Pharma** Tensegrity Pharma is the developer of a novel drug designed to minimize bottlenecks and provide innovative value to patients.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tensegrity-pharma) Tensegrity Pharma is the developer of a novel drug designed to minimize bottlenecks and provide innovative value to patients. *Founded* - Tokyo, Japan **$966K** last round Jan 2025
- 44 [**RadioNano Therapeutics** RadioNano Therapeutics is a medical technology company that develops radiation therapy solutions for the treatment of cancer patients.](https://millionrounds.com/company/radionano-therapeutics) RadioNano Therapeutics is a medical technology company that develops radiation therapy solutions for the treatment of cancer patients. *Founded* - Kyoto, Japan **$955K** last round Oct 2026
- 45 [**xCARE** xCARE specializes in the development and commercialization phases of the pharmaceutical and medical device industries.](https://millionrounds.com/company/xcare) xCARE specializes in the development and commercialization phases of the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. *Founded* 2022 Tokyo, Japan **$862K** last round Jun 2026
- 46 [**Bionto** Bionto is a biotech startup that is shaping the future of medicine and healthcare through its groundbreaking bio-iontronics technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bionto) Bionto is a biotech startup that is shaping the future of medicine and healthcare through its groundbreaking bio-iontronics technology. *Founded* - Sendai, Japan **$400K** last round Sept 2025

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

**Rounds we track** source: Millionrounds

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