# Top 50 Startups in Japan by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded startups in Japan, ranked by total funding raised: $15B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/startups-japan (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 [**Kyoto Fusioneering** Kyoto Fusioneering Ltd.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kyoto-fusioneering) Kyoto Fusioneering Ltd. *Founded* 2019 Chiyoda, Japan **$1.3B** last round Aug 2026
- 3 [**Kokusai Electric Corporation** Kokusai Electric Corporation provides information communication systems internationally.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kokusai-electric-corporation) Kokusai Electric Corporation provides information communication systems internationally. *Founded* 2017 Tokyo, Japan **$945M** last round Jun 2026
- 4 [**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
- 5 [**Lucid Software** Lucid is a visual collaboration suite that helps teams implement an idea into reality.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lucid-software) Lucid is a visual collaboration suite that helps teams implement an idea into reality. *Founded* 2010 South Jordan, Japan **$540M** last round Jun 2021
- 6 [**M.Setek** M.Setek is engaged in the design and manufacture of semiconductor fabrication equipment and silicon wafers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/m-setek) M.Setek is engaged in the design and manufacture of semiconductor fabrication equipment and silicon wafers. *Founded* 1978 Minato, Japan **$540M** last round Jan 2010
- 7 [**Metaplanet**](https://millionrounds.com/company/metaplanet) *Founded* - Japan **$505M** last round Mar 2026
- 8 [**Shizen Energy** Shizen Energy is an energy firm that focusess on the development, planning, and coordination of power stations with natural energy.](https://millionrounds.com/company/shizen-energy) Shizen Energy is an energy firm that focusess on the development, planning, and coordination of power stations with natural energy. *Founded* - Fukuoka, Japan **$470M** last round Oct 2022
- 9 [**SmartNews** SmartNews is a news app that helps users find quality news beyond the filter bubble.](https://millionrounds.com/company/smartnews) SmartNews is a news app that helps users find quality news beyond the filter bubble. *Founded* 2012 Tokyo, Japan **$457M** last round Jan 2024
- 10 [**Ispace Technologies** Ispace Technologies is a space resource exploration company that locates, extracts, and delivers lunar ice to customers in cis-lunar space.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ispace-technologies) Ispace Technologies is a space resource exploration company that locates, extracts, and delivers lunar ice to customers in cis-lunar space. *Founded* 2010 Tokyo, Japan **$447M** last round Sept 2026
- 11 [**Pure Salmon Japan** Pure Salmon Japan is to create a society that is healthier, cleaner, and more sustainable.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pure-salmon-japan) Pure Salmon Japan is to create a society that is healthier, cleaner, and more sustainable. *Founded* - Tokyo, Japan **$434M** last round Jun 2026
- 12 [**MUJIN** Mujin is a leader in intelligent robotics and automation technology, based in Tokyo, Japan.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mujin) Mujin is a leader in intelligent robotics and automation technology, based in Tokyo, Japan. *Founded* 2011 Tsuruoka, Japan **$374M** last round Dec 2025
- 13 [**Remote** Remote is a company providing solutions and monitoring systems for agriculture.](https://millionrounds.com/company/remote) Remote is a company providing solutions and monitoring systems for agriculture. *Founded* - Japan **$300M** last round Apr 2022
- 14 [**PayPay** PayPay is a fintech company that designs and operates a digital platform to facilitate online transactions and mobile payments.](https://millionrounds.com/company/paypay) PayPay is a fintech company that designs and operates a digital platform to facilitate online transactions and mobile payments. *Founded* 2018 Tokyo, Japan **$280M** last round Dec 2024
- 15 [**Eurus Energy Holdings** Eurus Energy Holdings operates wind and solar farms to develop optimal solutions and disseminate and expand renewable energy technologies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/eurus-energy-holdings) Eurus Energy Holdings operates wind and solar farms to develop optimal solutions and disseminate and expand renewable energy technologies. *Founded* 2001 Japan **$266M** last round Jan 2010
- 16 [**Koska** Koska is a service that automates highly accurate cost calculation without trouble in the IoT system.](https://millionrounds.com/company/koska) Koska is a service that automates highly accurate cost calculation without trouble in the IoT system. *Founded* 2018 Tokyo, Japan **$250M** last round Oct 2020
- 17 [**Sakana AI** Sakana AI is a Tokyo-based AI research and development company founded in July 2023.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sakana-ai) Sakana AI is a Tokyo-based AI research and development company founded in July 2023. *Founded* 2023 Tokyo, Japan **$235M** last round Feb 2026
- 18 [**WePiao** WePiao is an online platform that allows users to purchase tickets from their smartphone.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wepiao) WePiao is an online platform that allows users to purchase tickets from their smartphone. *Founded* 2014 Japan **$235M** last round Nov 2015
- 19 [**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
- 20 [**LinePay**](https://millionrounds.com/company/linepay) *Founded* - Japan **$182M** last round Feb 2019
- 21 [**Telexistence** Telexistence Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/telexistence) Telexistence Inc. *Founded* 2017 Ota City, Japan **$160M** last round Jul 2023
- 22 [**Terra Motors** Terra Motors is an electric car manufacturing company that utilizes IoT and digitally connecting EV mobility.](https://millionrounds.com/company/terra-motors) Terra Motors is an electric car manufacturing company that utilizes IoT and digitally connecting EV mobility. *Founded* 2010 Tokyo, Japan **$159M** last round Aug 2025
- 23 [**GREE** Gree Energy is a B-Corp certified biogas solutions provider founded in 2013, focusing on developing, financing, building, and operating industrial biogas-to-ene](https://millionrounds.com/company/gree) Gree Energy is a B-Corp certified biogas solutions provider founded in 2013, focusing on developing, financing, building, and operating industrial biogas-to-ene *Founded* 2013 Japan **$152M** last round Oct 2011
- 24 [**Mint** MINT is an application that offers precision agriculture and environmental monitoring services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mint) MINT is an application that offers precision agriculture and environmental monitoring services. *Founded* 2020 Japan **$151M** last round Aug 2025
- 25 [**Solaris** Solaris provides hospitals with a fast, effective tool to help control the environmental spread of dangerous pathogens keep patients safer.](https://millionrounds.com/company/solaris) Solaris provides hospitals with a fast, effective tool to help control the environmental spread of dangerous pathogens keep patients safer. *Founded* 2015 Japan **$148M** last round May 2026
- 26 [**Clean Energy Connect** Clean Energy Connect arranges green electricity solutions to help the corporate customers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/clean-energy-connect) Clean Energy Connect arranges green electricity solutions to help the corporate customers. *Founded* 2020 Chiyoda, Japan **$146M** last round May 2026
- 27 [**Synspective** Synspective is a space technology firm that provides SAR data and remote monitoring services to government agencies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/synspective) Synspective is a space technology firm that provides SAR data and remote monitoring services to government agencies. *Founded* 2018 Tokyo, Japan **$144M** last round Jun 2024
- 28 [**NewMo** newmo is a Japanese mobility and transportation company based in Tokyo, established on January 4, 2024.](https://millionrounds.com/company/newmo) newmo is a Japanese mobility and transportation company based in Tokyo, established on January 4, 2024. *Founded* 2024 Minato, Japan **$143M** last round Nov 2026
- 29 [**Interstellar Technologies**](https://millionrounds.com/company/interstellar-technologies) *Founded* - Japan **$138M** last round Jan 2026
- 30 [**Liquid Global** Liquid Global is a developer of a cryptocurrency trading platform designed to provide liquidity to the crypto economy.](https://millionrounds.com/company/liquid-global) Liquid Global is a developer of a cryptocurrency trading platform designed to provide liquidity to the crypto economy. *Founded* 2014 Tokyo, Japan **$120M** last round Aug 2021
- 31 [**Opn** Opn offers fintech solutions, consulting, and digital solutions for e-commerce.](https://millionrounds.com/company/opn) Opn offers fintech solutions, consulting, and digital solutions for e-commerce. *Founded* 2013 Tokyo, Japan **$120M** last round May 2022
- 32 [**Gojo & Company** Gojo & Company is a leading global microfinance group, with the aim of becoming the "private-sector World Bank".](https://millionrounds.com/company/gojo-and-company) Gojo & Company is a leading global microfinance group, with the aim of becoming the "private-sector World Bank". *Founded* 2014 Shibuya, Japan **$115M** last round Oct 2024
- 33 [**LayerX** LayerX is a provider of a browser security platform that turns any browser into a secure and manageable workspace.](https://millionrounds.com/company/layerx) LayerX is a provider of a browser security platform that turns any browser into a secure and manageable workspace. *Founded* 2021 Japan **$111M** last round Sept 2025
- 34 [**SmartHR**](https://millionrounds.com/company/smarthr) *Founded* - Japan **$109M** last round Nov 2025
- 35 [**freee** Freee is online accounting software that syncs with bank accounts and automatically categorizes entries to create financial reports.](https://millionrounds.com/company/freee) Freee is online accounting software that syncs with bank accounts and automatically categorizes entries to create financial reports. *Founded* 2012 品川区, Japan **$107M** last round Aug 2018
- 36 [**Tier IV** Tier IV creates technology-enabled driving software for the automotive industry that develops intelligent vehicles.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tier-iv) Tier IV creates technology-enabled driving software for the automotive industry that develops intelligent vehicles. *Founded* - Tokyo, Japan **$106M** last round Jun 2026
- 37 [**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
- 38 [**Sansan** Sansan is a cloud-based solution to digitally transform your sales.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sansan) Sansan is a cloud-based solution to digitally transform your sales. *Founded* - Japan **$102M** last round Dec 2018
- 39 [**LBV** LBV provides SaaS managament platform NiceCloud to manage SaaS accounts and billing information](https://millionrounds.com/company/lbv) LBV provides SaaS managament platform NiceCloud to manage SaaS accounts and billing information *Founded* 2020 Japan **$100M** last round Feb 2021
- 40 [**KAKEHASHI** Kakehashi Memory is a simple cloud platform in the form of a QR code that allows you to take notes with a single tap.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kakehashi) 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* 2016 Japan **$97M** last round Jun 2025
- 41 [**Preferred Networks** The search engine company in Japan.](https://millionrounds.com/company/preferred-networks) The search engine company in Japan. *Founded* 2006 Chiyoda-ku, Japan **$95M** last round Dec 2024
- 42 [**Josys** Josys is the Japanese B2B SaaS platform that streamlines and automates corporate IT operations.](https://millionrounds.com/company/josys) Josys is the Japanese B2B SaaS platform that streamlines and automates corporate IT operations. *Founded* 2022 Tokyo, Japan **$95M** last round Oct 2024
- 43 [**DataX** R&D of private marketing platform B→Dash, digital marketing strategy](https://millionrounds.com/company/datax) R&D of private marketing platform B→Dash, digital marketing strategy *Founded* 2010 Japan **$94M** last round Aug 2019
- 44 [**VPP Japan** VPP Japan is a renewable energy management company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vpp-japan) VPP Japan is a renewable energy management company. *Founded* 2017 Japan **$93M** last round Mar 2020
- 45 [**Beequick** Beequick is an online platform that delivers products like snacks, beverages, liquor and coffee from nearest convenient stores.](https://millionrounds.com/company/beequick) Beequick is an online platform that delivers products like snacks, beverages, liquor and coffee from nearest convenient stores. *Founded* 2014 Japan **$90M** last round Sept 2019
- 46 [**ispace** ISPACE is a technology startup service organization that provides incubation and investment services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ispace) ISPACE is a technology startup service organization that provides incubation and investment services. *Founded* 2003 Japan **$90M** last round Dec 2017
- 47 [**Ana Neo** Ana Neo is a digital lifestyle and mobile gaming platform that provides a virtual entertainment experience.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ana-neo) Ana Neo is a digital lifestyle and mobile gaming platform that provides a virtual entertainment experience. *Founded* - Shinbashi, Japan **$88M** last round Oct 2022
- 48 [**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
- 49 [**Kyulux** Kyulux Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kyulux) Kyulux Inc. *Founded* 2015 Fukuoka, Japan **$86M** last round Nov 2026
- 50 [**trippiece** Trippiece develops a web service to allow users to share travel plan.](https://millionrounds.com/company/trippiece) Trippiece develops a web service to allow users to share travel plan. *Founded* 2011 Shibuya, Japan **$82M** last round Aug 2013

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

**Rounds we track** source: Millionrounds

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