Latest Japan Startup Funding Rounds
Startup funding in Japan: recent rounds, the companies behind them and their participating investors.
- Rounds
- 22 Oct 17 – 23, 2026
- Disclosed funding
- $46.3M 5 disclosed amounts
- Median round
- $6.3M Of disclosed amounts
| Company | Amount | Round | Sector | Country | Investors | Announced |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KW Knowledge WorkCompany profile Tokyo software company developing sales AI agents, an agent operating platform and consulting services for enterprise sales teams. Tokyo software company developing sales AI agents, an agent operating platform and consulting services for enterprise sales teams. | ¥4.8B | Series C debt second closeSeries C+ | AI | Japan | Investors | |
| FD Fairy DevicesCompany profile Tokyo company developing wearable devices and remote-assistance software for industrial field workers. Tokyo company developing wearable devices and remote-assistance software for industrial field workers. | Undisclosed | JICN equity investmentUndisclosed | Industrial tech | Japan | Investors | |
| HI HEARTBEATS, Inc.Company profile A fan-engagement company creating digital trading-card experiences for sports teams and entertainment properties. A fan-engagement company creating digital trading-card experiences for sports teams and entertainment properties. | ¥1.3B | Debt financingUndisclosed | Media & gaming | Japan | Investors | |
| S SEGNOSCompany profile SEGNOS develops magnetic-particle materials and diagnostic technologies for blood testing. SEGNOS develops magnetic-particle materials and diagnostic technologies for blood testing. | Undisclosed | Pre-Series AUndisclosed | Biotech | Japan | Investors | |
| Z ZUKUTOCHIECompany profile Hakuba tourism company that develops, restores and operates accommodation, restaurants, saunas and other regional visitor businesses. Hakuba tourism company that develops, restores and operates accommodation, restaurants, saunas and other regional visitor businesses. | ¥88M | Strategic equity investmentUndisclosed | Travel tech | Japan | Investors | |
| CS Cross SectorCompany profile Nikon spinout developing sensors and cloud software to measure steel-column movement and support construction quality control. Nikon spinout developing sensors and cloud software to measure steel-column movement and support construction quality control. | Undisclosed | Series A | Industrial tech | Japan | Investors | |
| i iCUREXCompany profile Kagoshima medical-device company developing chitosan hydrogel materials for wound care, including the syringe-delivered Kitosla CX dressing. Kagoshima medical-device company developing chitosan hydrogel materials for wound care, including the syringe-delivered Kitosla CX dressing. | ¥140M | Series A first close: equity and debtSeries A | Healthtech | Japan | Investors | |
| u ugoCompany profile ugo develops service robots and software for security patrols, inspections and other work in physical environments. ugo develops service robots and software for security patrols, inspections and other work in physical environments. | ¥1B | Debt financingUndisclosed | Robotics | Japan | Investors | |
| SE Starlight EngineCompany profile Starlight Engine develops fusion power plants and leads Japan’s FAST demonstration project. Starlight Engine develops fusion power plants and leads Japan’s FAST demonstration project. | Undisclosed | Strategic equity investmentUndisclosed | Climate tech | Japan | Investors | |
| K KaminashiCompany profile Kaminashi provides cloud software for frontline operations in factories, warehouses and stores. Kaminashi provides cloud software for frontline operations in factories, warehouses and stores. | ~¥2.2B | Series CSeries C+ | Enterprise software | Japan | Investors |
Active investors in this selection
All investors →Ranked by rounds participated in · From Oct 17, 2026
- 1Japan Finance Corporation
HEARTBEATS, Inc., iCUREX, ugo
4rounds0led - 2Mizuho Bank, Ltd.
Knowledge Work, HEARTBEATS, Inc., ugo
3rounds0led - 3Shoko Chukin Bank
Knowledge Work, HEARTBEATS, Inc., WHILL
3rounds0led - 4MUFG Bank
Knowledge Work, HEARTBEATS, Inc.
2rounds0led - 5Fukuoka Bank
Knowledge Work
1rounds0led
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