Latest Japan Startup Funding Rounds
Startup funding in Japan: recent rounds, the companies behind them and their participating investors.
- Rounds
- 176 Jan 1 – Oct 23, 2026
- Disclosed funding
- $2.3B 66 disclosed amounts
- Median round
- $2.9M Of disclosed amounts
| Company | Amount | Round | Sector | Country | Investors | Announced |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM Pop MintCompany 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. | ¥50M | Pre-seed | Media & gaming | Japan | Investors | |
| W WAKACompany 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. | Undisclosed | Additional mixed financingUndisclosed | Media & gaming | Japan | Investors | |
| m mutexCompany profile Medical billing software that helps hospital and clinic staff identify missed charges and errors before submitting claims. Medical billing software that helps hospital and clinic staff identify missed charges and errors before submitting claims. | ¥281.6M | Series A | Healthtech | Japan | Investors | |
| II Intentia, Inc.Company profile AI agents that help manufacturers and wholesalers prepare sales visits and process customer orders within their existing systems. AI agents that help manufacturers and wholesalers prepare sales visits and process customer orders within their existing systems. | ¥10M | Debt financingUndisclosed | Enterprise software | Japan | Investors | |
| AL AI Librarium Inc.Company profile AI Librarium provides AI strategy, governance and organizational-adoption consulting for enterprises. AI Librarium provides AI strategy, governance and organizational-adoption consulting for enterprises. | Undisclosed | Strategic investmentUndisclosed | AI | Japan | Investors | |
| LR LEBO ROBOTICSCompany profile Robotic inspection and repair systems that help wind-farm operators maintain turbine blades more safely and efficiently. Robotic inspection and repair systems that help wind-farm operators maintain turbine blades more safely and efficiently. | Undisclosed | Series B first closeSeries B | Robotics | Japan | Investors | |
| B BlueWXCompany profile Weather-forecasting software that helps airlines and wind-power operators anticipate local wind conditions and turbulence. Weather-forecasting software that helps airlines and wind-power operators anticipate local wind conditions and turbulence. | Undisclosed | Series A extensionSeries A | Climate tech | Japan | Investors | |
| W WEDCompany profile Receipt-based marketing software that helps brands connect advertising campaigns with customers' actual purchases. Receipt-based marketing software that helps brands connect advertising campaigns with customers' actual purchases. | Undisclosed | Funding roundUndisclosed | Consumer | Japan | Investors | |
| HI Highlanders Inc.Company profile Develops humanoid and quadruped robots, including their mechanical systems, controls and AI software. Develops humanoid and quadruped robots, including their mechanical systems, controls and AI software. | Undisclosed | Strategic investmentUndisclosed | Robotics | Japan | Investors | |
| P ProAttendCompany profile A professional-services company that assembles accounting and finance teams for acquisitions, integration and restructuring. A professional-services company that assembles accounting and finance teams for acquisitions, integration and restructuring. | Undisclosed | Angel roundPre-seed | Business services | Japan | Investors Undisclosed |
Active investors in this selection
All investors →Ranked by rounds participated in · From Jan 1, 2026
- 1Japan Finance Corporation
HEARTBEATS, Inc., iCUREX, ugo
12rounds0led - 2Shoko Chukin Bank
Knowledge Work, HEARTBEATS, Inc., WHILL
6rounds0led - 3Mizuho Bank, Ltd.
Knowledge Work, HEARTBEATS, Inc., ugo
5rounds0led - 4JAFCO Group Co., Ltd.
indent, QueryLift, Inc., nocall, Inc.
5rounds1led - 5Shizuoka Bank
Knowledge Work, NEXTES, Henry
4rounds0led
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