Latest Japan Startup Funding Rounds

Startup funding in Japan: recent rounds, the companies behind them and their participating investors.

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Rounds
147
Jul 20 – Oct 17, 2026
Disclosed funding
$454.5M
58 disclosed amounts
Median round
$2.7M
Of disclosed amounts
147 rounds
Funding rounds
CompanyAmountRoundSectorCountryInvestorsAnnounced
Ocean, Inc.Travel tech · JapanCompany profile

Tax-refund software that helps Japanese retailers serve international shoppers and manage refund-based tax-free purchases.

Tax-refund software that helps Japanese retailers serve international shoppers and manage refund-based tax-free purchases.

UndisclosedSeries A second closeSeries ATravel techJapanInvestors
MUKAFoodtech · JapanCompany profile

MUKA develops botanical spirits and an integrated farming and distillation business in Amakusa, Japan.

MUKA develops botanical spirits and an integrated farming and distillation business in Amakusa, Japan.

¥80MLoans and grant awardUndisclosedFoodtechJapanInvestors
THE PHAGEHealthtech · JapanCompany profile

THE PHAGE develops personalized preventive-health services and AI models based on continuous glucose data.

THE PHAGE develops personalized preventive-health services and AI models based on continuous glucose data.

¥570MSeries A first closeSeries AHealthtechJapanInvestors
Helical FusionClimate tech · JapanCompany profile

Helical Fusion develops helical fusion technology and the engineering systems needed for a future electricity-generating plant.

Helical Fusion develops helical fusion technology and the engineering systems needed for a future electricity-generating plant.

¥3.2BSeries B second closeSeries BClimate techJapanInvestors
MOLCUREBiotech · JapanCompany profile

MOLCURE combines AI molecular design, simulation and laboratory experiments to help pharmaceutical and biotechnology partners discover and improve antibody and peptide candidates.

MOLCURE combines AI molecular design, simulation and laboratory experiments to help pharmaceutical and biotechnology partners discover and improve antibody and peptide candidates.

UndisclosedStrategic investment agreementUndisclosedBiotechJapanInvestors
Every WiLLLogistics · JapanCompany profile

Every WiLL develops parcel collection locations and consumer rewards services designed to reduce repeat deliveries in Japan.

Every WiLL develops parcel collection locations and consumer rewards services designed to reduce repeat deliveries in Japan.

UndisclosedSeedLogisticsJapanInvestors
HenryHealthtech · JapanCompany profile

Henry supplies cloud hospital software combining electronic medical records, clinical orders and insurance billing, alongside operational support for Japanese hospitals.

Henry supplies cloud hospital software combining electronic medical records, clinical orders and insurance billing, alongside operational support for Japanese hospitals.

¥1.2BVenture debt and equityUndisclosedHealthtechJapanInvestors
indentMedia & gaming · JapanCompany profile

indent develops the Nola writing platform and helps turn original stories into published and adapted entertainment.

indent develops the Nola writing platform and helps turn original stories into published and adapted entertainment.

¥1.1BSeries B final close, completed April 2026Series BMedia & gamingJapanInvestors
ER Stress Research InstituteBiotech · JapanCompany profile

ER Stress Research Institute develops drug candidates targeting cellular stress responses, including an oral small-molecule programme for diabetes.

ER Stress Research Institute develops drug candidates targeting cellular stress responses, including an oral small-molecule programme for diabetes.

UndisclosedStrategic investment agreementUndisclosedBiotechJapanInvestors
Grand StoryBusiness services · JapanCompany profile

Grand Story operates STORIUM, a platform and advisory network that helps Japanese startups, investors and other organisations find business and financing partners.

Grand Story operates STORIUM, a platform and advisory network that helps Japanese startups, investors and other organisations find business and financing partners.

UndisclosedStrategic investmentUndisclosedBusiness servicesJapanInvestors

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Ranked by rounds participated in · From Jul 20, 2026

  1. 1
    Japan Finance Corporation

    MUKA, indent, Intentia, Inc.

    8rounds
    0led
  2. 2
    JAFCO Group Co., Ltd.

    indent, QueryLift, Inc., nocall, Inc.

    5rounds
    1led
  3. 3
    Mitsubishi UFJ Capital Co., Ltd.

    Flyle, BridgeSmile Co., Ltd., Facilo, Inc.

    4rounds
    1led
  4. 4
    Mizuho Capital Co., Ltd.

    Flyle, AIONA, Inc., Yoom, Inc.

    4rounds
    0led
  5. 5
    Chugin Capital Partners Co., Ltd.

    Smolt Co., Ltd., SoVa, WAKU Inc.

    4rounds
    0led

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