#Funding

MUIC makes its first investment in OUGI, an tourist business for high-net-worth individuals

Japan’s Bold Startup Gamble: 100 Unicorns in 5 Years

The Japanese government announced its ‘Startup Development Five-year Plan’ in November 2022. Now-former Prime Minister Fumio Kishida presented the Five-Year Startup Plan as part of his grand design for a new form of capitalism in Japan. While Abenomics led to higher stock prices and corporate profits, it did not translate into higher wages.

Utsunomiya promotes space industry through version of Furusato Tax

Hokkaido University startup Letara pioneers new solid rocket engine

"Towards Safe Maritime Navigation: Making Autonomous Navigation the Global Standard" Yujin Kimura, Eight Knot

Fascinated by his beloved sea, Kimura founded his company after a "terrible" first sailing experience. We spoke with him about his challenges in developing the autonomous navigation platform "Eight Knot AI CAPTAIN" to make maritime navigation safer worldwide, how he overcame those obstacles, and his message for future entrepreneurs.

Kitakyushu: the city of steel

Kitakyushu is the second most populous city in the Kyushu region. Formerly known as the Kitakyushu Industrial Zone, one of four major industrial zones in Japan, Kitakyushu was famous for its steel industry thanks to the Imperial Steel Works, the second steel mill built in Japan and the largest in the country for some time after its construction in 1896.

Kyushu University to strengthen startup support with new funding cycle

Tohoku Impact Fund announces first investments

Habitto raises 1.8 billion yen in Series A funding

How to Successfully Raise Funds from US VCs: Special Presentation by John Whaley, Founder of Inception Studio

A valuable opportunity for anyone looking to build a successful AI startup.

Japan seeks to lure angel investors with 5-year residencies

Kitanihon Bank fully supports new business creation

Hokkaido University establishes startup fund

ekei labs boosts longevity research, aims to make Okinawa a global hub

Shibuya startup haven: Tokyo's cutting-edge initiative boosts 11 global ventures

Tohoku University becomes first university to receive support from 10 trillion yen university fund

Metagen Therapeutics completes Series A financing totaling 1.7 billion yen

Anique raises 610 million yen

No-code AI platform Flux raises ¥4.4 billion in Series B

LayerX raises 8.2 billion yen in Series A round

Fairy Devices, developer of on-site digital operation solutions, raises 2.1 billion yen

Pilika, anti-littering social networking service, raises 280 million yen in funding

TEG, esports entertainment business, raises 3.7 billion yen

cluster, a Metaverse Platform, Raises 5.2 Billion Yen