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Startups in Japan
1,290 startups in Japan have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $15B 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
Kyoto FusioneeringKyoto Fusioneering Ltd.Kyoto Fusioneering Ltd.
Founded 2019Chiyoda, Japan$1.3Blast round Aug 2026 - 3
Kokusai Electric CorporationKokusai Electric Corporation provides information communication systems internationally.Kokusai Electric Corporation provides information communication systems internationally.
Founded 2017Tokyo, Japan$945Mlast round Jun 2026 - 4
MedlinkerMedlinker 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 - 5
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 - 6
M.SetekM.Setek is engaged in the design and manufacture of semiconductor fabrication equipment and silicon wafers.M.Setek is engaged in the design and manufacture of semiconductor fabrication equipment and silicon wafers.
Founded 1978Minato, Japan$540Mlast round Jan 2010 - 7
MetaplanetFounded -Japan$505Mlast round Mar 2026 - 8
Shizen EnergyShizen Energy is an energy firm that focusess on the development, planning, and coordination of power stations with natural energy.Shizen Energy is an energy firm that focusess on the development, planning, and coordination of power stations with natural energy.
Founded -Fukuoka, Japan$470Mlast round Oct 2022 - 9
SmartNewsSmartNews is a news app that helps users find quality news beyond the filter bubble.SmartNews is a news app that helps users find quality news beyond the filter bubble.
Founded 2012Tokyo, Japan$457Mlast round Jan 2024 - 10
Ispace TechnologiesIspace Technologies is a space resource exploration company that locates, extracts, and delivers lunar ice to customers in cis-lunar space.Ispace Technologies is a space resource exploration company that locates, extracts, and delivers lunar ice to customers in cis-lunar space.
Founded 2010Tokyo, Japan$447Mlast round Sept 2026 - 11
Pure Salmon JapanPure Salmon Japan is to create a society that is healthier, cleaner, and more sustainable.Pure Salmon Japan is to create a society that is healthier, cleaner, and more sustainable.
Founded -Tokyo, Japan$434Mlast round Jun 2026 - 12
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 - 13RemoteRemote is a company providing solutions and monitoring systems for agriculture.
Remote is a company providing solutions and monitoring systems for agriculture.
Founded -Japan$300Mlast round Apr 2022 - 14
PayPayPayPay is a fintech company that designs and operates a digital platform to facilitate online transactions and mobile payments.PayPay is a fintech company that designs and operates a digital platform to facilitate online transactions and mobile payments.
Founded 2018Tokyo, Japan$280Mlast round Dec 2024 - 15
Eurus Energy HoldingsEurus Energy Holdings operates wind and solar farms to develop optimal solutions and disseminate and expand renewable energy technologies.Eurus Energy Holdings operates wind and solar farms to develop optimal solutions and disseminate and expand renewable energy technologies.
Founded 2001Japan$266Mlast round Jan 2010 - 16
KoskaKoska is a service that automates highly accurate cost calculation without trouble in the IoT system.Koska is a service that automates highly accurate cost calculation without trouble in the IoT system.
Founded 2018Tokyo, Japan$250Mlast round Oct 2020 - 17
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 - 18WePiaoWePiao is an online platform that allows users to purchase tickets from their smartphone.
WePiao is an online platform that allows users to purchase tickets from their smartphone.
Founded 2014Japan$235Mlast round Nov 2015 - 19
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 - 20LinePayFounded -Japan$182Mlast round Feb 2019
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TelexistenceTelexistence Inc.Telexistence Inc.
Founded 2017Ota City, Japan$160Mlast round Jul 2023 - 22
Terra MotorsTerra Motors is an electric car manufacturing company that utilizes IoT and digitally connecting EV mobility.Terra Motors is an electric car manufacturing company that utilizes IoT and digitally connecting EV mobility.
Founded 2010Tokyo, Japan$159Mlast round Aug 2025 - 23
GREEGree Energy is a B-Corp certified biogas solutions provider founded in 2013, focusing on developing, financing, building, and operating industrial biogas-to-eneGree Energy is a B-Corp certified biogas solutions provider founded in 2013, focusing on developing, financing, building, and operating industrial biogas-to-ene
Founded 2013Japan$152Mlast round Oct 2011 - 24
MintMINT is an application that offers precision agriculture and environmental monitoring services.MINT is an application that offers precision agriculture and environmental monitoring services.
Founded 2020Japan$151Mlast round Aug 2025 - 25
SolarisSolaris provides hospitals with a fast, effective tool to help control the environmental spread of dangerous pathogens keep patients safer.Solaris provides hospitals with a fast, effective tool to help control the environmental spread of dangerous pathogens keep patients safer.
Founded 2015Japan$148Mlast round May 2026 - 26
Clean Energy ConnectClean Energy Connect arranges green electricity solutions to help the corporate customers.Clean Energy Connect arranges green electricity solutions to help the corporate customers.
Founded 2020Chiyoda, Japan$146Mlast round May 2026 - 27
SynspectiveSynspective is a space technology firm that provides SAR data and remote monitoring services to government agencies.
Synspective is a space technology firm that provides SAR data and remote monitoring services to government agencies.
Founded 2018Tokyo, Japan$144Mlast round Jun 2024 - 28
NewMonewmo is a Japanese mobility and transportation company based in Tokyo, established on January 4, 2024.newmo is a Japanese mobility and transportation company based in Tokyo, established on January 4, 2024.
Founded 2024Minato, Japan$143Mlast round Nov 2026 - 29Interstellar TechnologiesFounded -Japan$138Mlast round Jan 2026
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Liquid GlobalLiquid Global is a developer of a cryptocurrency trading platform designed to provide liquidity to the crypto economy.Liquid Global is a developer of a cryptocurrency trading platform designed to provide liquidity to the crypto economy.
Founded 2014Tokyo, Japan$120Mlast round Aug 2021 - 31
OpnOpn offers fintech solutions, consulting, and digital solutions for e-commerce.Opn offers fintech solutions, consulting, and digital solutions for e-commerce.
Founded 2013Tokyo, Japan$120Mlast round May 2022 - 32
Gojo & CompanyGojo & Company is a leading global microfinance group, with the aim of becoming the "private-sector World Bank".Gojo & Company is a leading global microfinance group, with the aim of becoming the "private-sector World Bank".
Founded 2014Shibuya, Japan$115Mlast round Oct 2024 - 33
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 - 34SmartHRFounded -Japan$109Mlast round Nov 2025
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freeeFreee is online accounting software that syncs with bank accounts and automatically categorizes entries to create financial reports.Freee is online accounting software that syncs with bank accounts and automatically categorizes entries to create financial reports.
Founded 2012品川区, Japan$107Mlast round Aug 2018 - 36
Tier IVTier IV creates technology-enabled driving software for the automotive industry that develops intelligent vehicles.Tier IV creates technology-enabled driving software for the automotive industry that develops intelligent vehicles.
Founded -Tokyo, Japan$106Mlast round Jun 2026 - 37
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 - 38
SansanSansan is a cloud-based solution to digitally transform your sales.Sansan is a cloud-based solution to digitally transform your sales.
Founded -Japan$102Mlast round Dec 2018 - 39
LBVLBV provides SaaS managament platform NiceCloud to manage SaaS accounts and billing informationLBV provides SaaS managament platform NiceCloud to manage SaaS accounts and billing information
Founded 2020Japan$100Mlast round Feb 2021 - 40
KAKEHASHIKakehashi Memory is a simple cloud platform in the form of a QR code that allows you to take notes with a single tap.Kakehashi Memory is a simple cloud platform in the form of a QR code that allows you to take notes with a single tap.
Founded 2016Japan$97Mlast round Jun 2025 - 41
Preferred NetworksThe search engine company in Japan.The search engine company in Japan.
Founded 2006Chiyoda-ku, Japan$95Mlast round Dec 2024 - 42
JosysJosys is the Japanese B2B SaaS platform that streamlines and automates corporate IT operations.Josys is the Japanese B2B SaaS platform that streamlines and automates corporate IT operations.
Founded 2022Tokyo, Japan$95Mlast round Oct 2024 - 43
DataXR&D of private marketing platform B→Dash, digital marketing strategyR&D of private marketing platform B→Dash, digital marketing strategy
Founded 2010Japan$94Mlast round Aug 2019 - 44
VPP JapanVPP Japan is a renewable energy management company.VPP Japan is a renewable energy management company.
Founded 2017Japan$93Mlast round Mar 2020 - 45BeequickBeequick is an online platform that delivers products like snacks, beverages, liquor and coffee from nearest convenient stores.
Beequick is an online platform that delivers products like snacks, beverages, liquor and coffee from nearest convenient stores.
Founded 2014Japan$90Mlast round Sept 2019 - 46ispaceISPACE is a technology startup service organization that provides incubation and investment services.
ISPACE is a technology startup service organization that provides incubation and investment services.
Founded 2003Japan$90Mlast round Dec 2017 - 47
Ana NeoAna Neo is a digital lifestyle and mobile gaming platform that provides a virtual entertainment experience.Ana Neo is a digital lifestyle and mobile gaming platform that provides a virtual entertainment experience.
Founded -Shinbashi, Japan$88Mlast round Oct 2022 - 48
EdiGeneEdiGene 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 - 49
KyuluxKyulux Inc.Kyulux Inc.
Founded 2015Fukuoka, Japan$86Mlast round Nov 2026 - 50
trippieceTrippiece develops a web service to allow users to share travel plan.Trippiece develops a web service to allow users to share travel plan.
Founded 2011Shibuya, Japan$82Mlast round Aug 2013
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