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
STRIConsumer · JapanCompany profile

STRI develops hydrogen-related hair, scalp and personal-care products for salons, distributors and consumers.

STRI develops hydrogen-related hair, scalp and personal-care products for salons, distributors and consumers.

UndisclosedCapital and business alliance agreementUndisclosedConsumerJapanInvestors
Undisclosed
KomuginoFoodtech · JapanCompany profile

Komugino develops, operates and franchises restaurant and bakery brands, combining new store formats with the renewal of established regional businesses.

Komugino develops, operates and franchises restaurant and bakery brands, combining new store formats with the renewal of established regional businesses.

¥360MEquity financingUndisclosedFoodtechJapanInvestors
wakaiBusiness services · JapanCompany profile

wakai provides online mediation that helps people organise disputed issues and work towards an agreement with a neutral lawyer mediator.

wakai provides online mediation that helps people organise disputed issues and work towards an agreement with a neutral lawyer mediator.

UndisclosedAdditional financingUndisclosedBusiness servicesJapanInvestors
Undisclosed
AIBORNHealthtech · JapanCompany profile

AIBORN develops Katanashi, an AI tool that drafts medical records from clinical conversations.

AIBORN develops Katanashi, an AI tool that drafts medical records from clinical conversations.

UndisclosedStrategic investmentUndisclosedHealthtechJapanInvestors
WATBusiness services · JapanCompany profile

WAT develops and operates cafes and community spaces for public facilities, property owners and local neighbourhoods.

WAT develops and operates cafes and community spaces for public facilities, property owners and local neighbourhoods.

UndisclosedCapital and business alliance agreementUndisclosedBusiness servicesJapanInvestors
Undisclosed
SpectronixIndustrial tech · JapanCompany profile

Spectronix develops and manufactures short-wavelength, ultrashort-pulse lasers for precision processing of semiconductors, electronic components and other materials.

Spectronix develops and manufactures short-wavelength, ultrashort-pulse lasers for precision processing of semiconductors, electronic components and other materials.

¥518MSeries F extensionSeries C+Industrial techJapanInvestors
White CrowMedia & gaming · JapanCompany profile

White Crow designs, produces and operates drone light shows for municipalities, tourism events and corporate promotions.

White Crow designs, produces and operates drone light shows for municipalities, tourism events and corporate promotions.

UndisclosedFund investmentUndisclosedMedia & gamingJapanInvestors
JAOPSSpace tech · JapanCompany profile

JAOPS supplies mission-control software, infrastructure and operators to help spacecraft teams prepare and run their missions.

JAOPS supplies mission-control software, infrastructure and operators to help spacecraft teams prepare and run their missions.

¥260MSeedSpace techJapanInvestors
Pop MintMedia & gaming · JapanCompany profile

An entertainment company creating digital and in-person experiences for fans of character-based intellectual property.

An entertainment company creating digital and in-person experiences for fans of character-based intellectual property.

¥50MPre-seedMedia & gamingJapanInvestors
WAKAMedia & gaming · JapanCompany profile

A game studio that develops, publishes and acquires Roblox games, including licensed anime and manga titles.

A game studio that develops, publishes and acquires Roblox games, including licensed anime and manga titles.

UndisclosedAdditional mixed financingUndisclosedMedia & gamingJapanInvestors

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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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