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Startup Landscape in Japan
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About startup landscape in Japan
Japan has over 35,231 startups across the country. Of these, 9.77K are funded companies that have collectively raised $84.1B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 7 unicorns. A total of 3,224 investors have participated in 5,356 funding rounds, with 912 startups securing early-stage funding and 280 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 3,607 new companies have been founded, raising over $2.25B in funding. Startups in Japan have witnessed 983 acquisitions and 4,681 IPOs, while 2,154 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 355 companies have been founded by women.
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Top Companies in Japan
Mercari is the top company in Japan, ranked using 秘密研究所 Score ().
Here are 5 of the top companies in Japan
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online marketplace platform for used multi-category products | Minato City (Japan) | 2013 | Public | $114M | |
Personal Finance Management with Multiple Account aggregation | Minato City (Japan) | 2012 | Public | $42.9M | |
 | Developer and manufacturer of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment | Osaka (Japan) | 1924 | Public | - |
Company that offers mobile phones, internet, and clean energy services | Tokyo (Japan) | 1981 | Public | - | |
Business card management software for enterprises | Tokyo (Japan) | 2007 | Public | $118M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Japan
In the year 2025, till June 2025, $1.17B has been raised in 204 equity
funding rounds across Japan. In the same period last year (i.e. till June 2024), $1.24B had been raised across 304 rounds in Japan. So, 2025 has seen a 5.77% drop in funding in companies of Japan as compared to 2024.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in JapanCompany | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | $757K | Jun 20, 2025 | ||
Seed | Undisclosed | Jun 19, 2025 | - | |
Series D | $31M | Jun 16, 2025 | JP Investment and 7 more | |
 | Series C | Undisclosed | Jun 13, 2025 | |
 | Seed | $2.07M | Jun 11, 2025 | and 2 more |
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- 35.2K+ Total Companies
- $84.1B+ Total Funding
- 9.8K+ Funded Companies
- 4.7K+ IPOs
- 980+ Acquisitions
Top Investors in Japan
Nagoya Small & Medium Enterprise Investment Training is the top investor in companies of Japan based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Japan
Acquisitions in Japan
In the year 2025, till May 2025, 23 acquisitions happened in Japan. Last year, in 2024, a total of 132 acquisitions happened in Japan.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in JapanCompany | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | May 29, 2025 | ||
 | Business Acquisition | May 28, 2025 | |
Business Acquisition | May 08, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Apr 11, 2025 | ||
 | Business Acquisition | Apr 01, 2025 |
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IPOs in Japan
In the year 2025, till April 2025, 16 IPOs happened in Japan. In its previous year, in 2024, a total of 117 IPOs happened in Japan.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Japan
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
 | Apr 24, 2025 | Tokyo Stock Exchange (TYO) |
Apr 22, 2025 | Tokyo Stock Exchange (TYO) | |
Mar 28, 2025 | Tokyo Stock Exchange (TYO) | |
 | Mar 28, 2025 | Tokyo Stock Exchange (TYO) |
Mar 27, 2025 | Tokyo Stock Exchange (TYO) |
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