Latest Japan Startup Funding Rounds

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

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Rounds
83
Sep 18 – Oct 17, 2026
Disclosed funding
$107.2M
24 disclosed amounts
Median round
$2.4M
Of disclosed amounts
83 rounds
Funding rounds
CompanyAmountRoundSectorCountryInvestorsAnnounced
Contents XBusiness services · JapanCompany profile

Contents X creates manga, animation and video for businesses and helps turn that content into sales and recruitment opportunities.

Contents X creates manga, animation and video for businesses and helps turn that content into sales and recruitment opportunities.

UndisclosedStrategic equity investmentUndisclosedBusiness servicesJapanInvestors
AgrimediaAgritech · JapanCompany profile

Agrimedia connects consumers, farmers, businesses and local authorities through agriculture-related services.

Agrimedia connects consumers, farmers, businesses and local authorities through agriculture-related services.

UndisclosedEquity stake acquisitionUndisclosedAgritechJapanInvestors
MOTMedia & gaming · JapanCompany profile

MOT manages manga creators and operates Kakikomi, an online school taught by working manga artists and editors.

MOT manages manga creators and operates Kakikomi, an online school taught by working manga artists and editors.

UndisclosedEquity financingUndisclosedMedia & gamingJapanInvestors
DriveXIndustrial tech · JapanCompany profile

DriveX develops Smart Production Planning, AI software that helps factories build and revise production schedules.

DriveX develops Smart Production Planning, AI software that helps factories build and revise production schedules.

~¥150MFunding roundUndisclosedIndustrial techJapanInvestors
Undisclosed
LeafeaEnterprise software · JapanCompany profile

Leafea provides employee-benefit services designed for adoption by small and medium-sized businesses in Japan.

Leafea provides employee-benefit services designed for adoption by small and medium-sized businesses in Japan.

¥1BSeries B first closeSeries BEnterprise softwareJapanInvestors
Undisclosed
Clean Energy ConnectClimate tech · JapanCompany profile

Clean Energy Connect supplies corporate customers with solar electricity and the associated environmental attributes through off-site power-purchase agreements.

Clean Energy Connect supplies corporate customers with solar electricity and the associated environmental attributes through off-site power-purchase agreements.

¥500MCommitted credit facilityUndisclosedClimate techJapanInvestors
DoITBusiness services · JapanCompany profile

DoIT helps businesses adopt AI in day-to-day operations.

DoIT helps businesses adopt AI in day-to-day operations.

UndisclosedPreliminary capital and business allianceUndisclosedBusiness servicesJapanInvestors
Undisclosed
Giver LinkHealthtech · JapanCompany profile

Giver Link develops software and AI agents that help Japanese care providers manage paperwork, prepare for inspections and maintain reimbursement-related documentation.

Giver Link develops software and AI agents that help Japanese care providers manage paperwork, prepare for inspections and maintain reimbursement-related documentation.

UndisclosedCapital and business alliancesUndisclosedHealthtechJapanInvestors
GX MINERALSIndustrial tech · JapanCompany profile

GX MINERALS produces engineered talc fillers that help manufacturers adjust the strength, weight and other properties of resin-based materials.

GX MINERALS produces engineered talc fillers that help manufacturers adjust the strength, weight and other properties of resin-based materials.

~¥460MSeries A++Series AIndustrial techJapanInvestors
GlobalBEnterprise software · JapanCompany profile

GlobalB develops LITONE, a no-code service that connects frontline data entry in LINE WORKS with business records in kintone.

GlobalB develops LITONE, a no-code service that connects frontline data entry in LINE WORKS with business records in kintone.

UndisclosedStrategic investmentUndisclosedEnterprise softwareJapanInvestors

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Ranked by rounds participated in · From Sep 18, 2026

  1. 1
    Joyo Bank, Ltd.

    NEXTES, Henry, United Immunity

    3rounds
    0led
  2. 2
    Shoko Chukin Bank

    NEXTES, Pinpin Kirari, THE PHAGE

    3rounds
    0led
  3. 3
    Japan Finance Corporation

    MUKA, indent, Intentia, Inc.

    3rounds
    0led
  4. 4
    JM Strategic Innovation Fund

    Beff Inc., Spectronix

    2rounds
    0led
  5. 5
    Shizuoka Bank

    NEXTES, Henry

    2rounds
    0led

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