Japan

Aug 17, 2026

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Nikkei Opens Japan-Wide Growth Pitch Competition to Startups and Business Successors

Nikkei has opened applications for the 2026–2027 edition of NIKKEI THE PITCH GROWTH, a national competition for startups and next-generation business successors seeking greater visibility, investor exposure and corporate partnerships in Japan.

Adrià Mas

Open

Ocean Class nears ¥30 million cap after extending its FUNDINNO round

Aug 11, 2026

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Ocean Class nears ¥30 million cap after extending its FUNDINNO round

The Kawasaki startup has already reached 465% of its original target for OCEAN THREAD®, with applications still open until August 18.

Adrià Mas

Open

Aug 8, 2026

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ORNIS Opens Investment Round to Build a Private Ocean-Data Network Around Japan

The company is seeking up to ¥59.9 million for coastal radar infrastructure, maritime data services and autonomous systems covering security, disaster prevention and fisheries.

Adrià Mas

Open

Auxilia Exceeds Its Initial Funding Target for AI That Preserves Workplace Knowledge

Aug 7, 2026

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Auxilia Exceeds Its Initial Funding Target for AI That Preserves Workplace Knowledge

The Japanese startup is raising up to ¥50.1 million to expand an AI platform designed for SMEs, care providers and industries losing experienced workers.

Adrià Mas

Technology

Can AI Preserve the Knowledge Japan’s Factories Are About to Lose?

Aug 4, 2026

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Can AI Preserve the Knowledge Japan’s Factories Are About to Lose?

JINGS has opened an alpha test of Lean AI, a platform designed to turn factory videos, internal documents and expert interviews into operational knowledge that other employees can use.

Adrià Mas

Technology

Sinumy Raises ¥555 Million to Commercialise Hands-Free Access and Payments

Aug 2, 2026

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Sinumy Raises ¥555 Million to Commercialise Hands-Free Access and Payments

The Osaka startup uses Bluetooth positioning to let people pass ticket gates, enter offices and authenticate payments without taking out their phones.

Adrià Mas

Technology

CORE Biomedicine Secures Global Rights to Eisai Cancer Programmes After US$21 Million Series A

Aug 1, 2026

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CORE Biomedicine Secures Global Rights to Eisai Cancer Programmes After US$21 Million Series A

The precision-oncology company is combining licensed preclinical assets with operations spanning Japan, the United States and China.

Adrià Mas

Technology

Welcia Expands MUSE’s Armo Store Robot to Five Locations

Jul 31, 2026

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Welcia Expands MUSE’s Armo Store Robot to Five Locations

The six-month trial will test whether an autonomous robot can deliver in-store advertising while collecting shelf data and identifying out-of-stock products.

Adrià Mas

Japan

Jul 30, 2026

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ADB and JICA Launch SEEK with Up to US$400,000 for Japanese Startups

The programme connects Japanese technology companies with customers, investors and commercial partners across Southeast Asia and the Pacific.

Adrià Mas

Japan

Jul 29, 2026

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Alchemist Japan Offered Up to US$100,000 to B2B Technology Startups

The accelerator’s third Japanese cohort connected a three-month programme in Tokyo with access to Alchemist’s Silicon Valley network.

Adrià Mas

Technology

Asuene Raises ¥13.5 Billion as BlackRock–Temasek Fund Makes First Japanese Startup Investment

Jul 28, 2026

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Asuene Raises ¥13.5 Billion as BlackRock–Temasek Fund Makes First Japanese Startup Investment

The climate-tech company is expanding from carbon accounting into global supply-chain sustainability through acquisitions in Europe and North America.

Adrià Mas

Technology

TIER IV Lists in Tokyo as Autoware Faces Its Commercial Test

Jul 27, 2026

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TIER IV Lists in Tokyo as Autoware Faces Its Commercial Test

The Japanese autonomous-driving company has built a global open-source ecosystem. Its next challenge is converting adoption and public trials into sustainable revenue.

Adrià Mas

Technology

bestat Raises ¥310 Million to Build the 3D Data Layer for Physical AI

Jul 26, 2026

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bestat Raises ¥310 Million to Build the 3D Data Layer for Physical AI

The Tokyo startup is expanding its industrial platform 3D.Core, with backing from Japanese regional funds, Nankai Electric Railway’s CVC and Taiwan’s Darwin Venture Management.

Adrià Mas

Japan

Jul 25, 2026

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3 min read

WAGYU JAPAN Seeks Equity Investment to Expand into Thailand

Wagyu exporter targeting ¥370 million in annual sales plans a local processing and product-development hub

Adrià Mas

Technology

Noetra Takes Shape: Can Japan Catch the US and China in Physical AI?

Jul 24, 2026

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Noetra Takes Shape: Can Japan Catch the US and China in Physical AI?

Backed by 44 Japanese companies and more than ¥380 billion in government support, the project is betting on Japan’s robotics and industrial data

Adrià Mas

Japan

Nikkei Opens Japan-Wide Growth Pitch Competition to Startups and Business Successors

Ocean Class nears ¥30 million cap after extending its FUNDINNO round

ORNIS Opens Investment Round to Build a Private Ocean-Data Network Around Japan

Auxilia Exceeds Its Initial Funding Target for AI That Preserves Workplace Knowledge

Can AI Preserve the Knowledge Japan’s Factories Are About to Lose?

Sinumy Raises ¥555 Million to Commercialise Hands-Free Access and Payments

CORE Biomedicine Secures Global Rights to Eisai Cancer Programmes After US$21 Million Series A

Welcia Expands MUSE’s Armo Store Robot to Five Locations

ADB and JICA Launch SEEK with Up to US$400,000 for Japanese Startups

Alchemist Japan Offered Up to US$100,000 to B2B Technology Startups

Asuene Raises ¥13.5 Billion as BlackRock–Temasek Fund Makes First Japanese Startup Investment

TIER IV Lists in Tokyo as Autoware Faces Its Commercial Test

bestat Raises ¥310 Million to Build the 3D Data Layer for Physical AI

WAGYU JAPAN Seeks Equity Investment to Expand into Thailand

Noetra Takes Shape: Can Japan Catch the US and China in Physical AI?

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