Latest Japan Startup Funding Rounds

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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