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25 Japanese Startups Founded in 2020 to Invest in

December 20, 2021December 20, 2021 - by upendra - Leave a Comment

We selected these startups for exceptional performance in one of these categories: Innovation Innovative ideas Innovative route to market Innovative product Growth Exceptional growth Exceptional growth strategy Management Societal impact 1. I’mbesideyou The idea behind this startup: Saas,movies,AI,Edtech Headquarters: Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan Industries: Artificial Intelligence, Education, Information Technology, SaaS Founders: Shozo Kamiya 2. […]

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Japanese sneaker marketplace reaches $340M valuation after raising funds from SoftBank

December 14, 2021December 14, 2021 - by upendra - Leave a Comment

Tokyo-based Soda, the Japanese startup behind a marketplace specializing in sneakers and streetwear called SNKRDUNK (pronounced as Sneaker Dunk), announced today that it has secured an undisclosed sum in a series D round from SoftBank Vision Fund 2 (SBVF2), which brought the company’s valuation up to 38 billion yen or $340 million US. This follows […]

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Japan music marketplace Audiostock secures $5.8M for global subscription service

December 13, 2021December 13, 2021 - by upendra - Leave a Comment

Okayama, Japan-based Audiostock, the Japanese startup behind a marketplace for music composers and sound creators under the same name, has secured 670 million yen (about $5.8 million) in its latest round, according to Nikkei’s report on Wednesday. Participating investors include Susquehanna International Group, Ceres (TSE:3696), and HBCC Technology Investment. This follows the company’s series B […]

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Japan’s space debris remover Astroscale secures $109M, brings valuation to $295M

December 13, 2021December 13, 2021 - by upendra - Leave a Comment

Tokyo-based Astroscale Holdings, the Japanese startup offering space debris removal services, has secured approximately 12.4 billion yen (about $109 million) in a Series F round, which brought the startup’s valuation to 33.4 billion yen (about $295 million). This follows their series E round back in October of last year. Investors participating in the latest round […]

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How To Start A Business In Japan: A Step-By-Step Guide

November 23, 2021November 23, 2021 - by upendra - Leave a Comment

Japan is an ever-growing market, and it’s a hugely popular choice for foreign individuals and businesses who want to take the challenge of opening or expanding their business abroad. We have talked in our blog about entering the Japanese market , but in this article, we will be diving deep into the technicality of registering […]

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Top 20 Japanese Startups of 2021

November 7, 2021November 7, 2021 - by Kalpana - Leave a Comment

Japan, known as one of the most innovative nations, is an attractive environment for startups. One of the reasons is that it has a long history of entrepreneurship and innovation. Japan punches above its weight owning 11% of the world’s largest companies, with less than 2% of the global population. Japan has science, basic trust […]

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Japanese Startup Ecosystem – Analysis

November 7, 2021November 7, 2021 - by Kalpana - Leave a Comment

Innovative business models and technologies are what drive the growth of startups. Many startups have been trying to capture demands that have arisen in link with societal changes brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. Japan has been very cautious about any activities that could further the spread of coronavirus- from the closing of educational institutions, entertainment […]