About Cybersecurity sector in Japan
The Cybersecurity sector in Japan comprises 189 companies, including 66 funded companies having collectively raised $279M in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 31 are Series A+ funded.
Cybersecurity sector in Japan has seen 5 acquisitions and 11 IPOs. This represents almost 8.5% of all such companies - which is higher than the 5.3% exit rate of tech companies in general.
This sector includes products and cloud-based services which detect, prevent, protect and respond to cyber threats and attacks on businesses, government organizations or individuals/consumers.
Cybersecurity sector is also known as Information Security or Privacy Enhancing Technology.
Companies providing cyber security products (or cloud-based services) for enterprises, government organizations (B2B) or consumers (B2C).
are included in this sector. Personal Security, Physical Security, Surveillance, GRC, Consulting, Resellers and services only are excluded.
Top Cybersecurity Companies in Japan
There are 189 Cybersecurity startups in Japan which include ABEJA, AironWorks, LINE WORKS, Micoworks, Authlete. Out of these, 66 startups are funded, with 31 having secured Series A+ funding.
Over the past 10 years, an average of 10 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of Kyoto University and Osaka University.
Here is the list of top Cybersecurity startups in Japan
1. ABEJA
Developer of AI platform providing data analysis and business transformation solutions. The company offers a digital platform designed to transform core business processes. It provides software for continuous and stable operations. The company also delivers AI ethic consultation services and DX talent development support.
Key facts about ABEJA
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Minato City (Japan)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $45.5M
- Investors: SBI Investment, INCJ and 19 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Dec 04, 2018, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 62/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 38 of 5,627 Competitors
2. AironWorks
AI based phishing awareness solutions provider. It offers employment security with social engineering penetration tests. The solutions offered by the platform include protection against cyberattacks, hacker prevention, prevent malware and phishing attacks, etc.
Key facts about AironWorks
- Founded Year: 2020
- Location: Minato City (Japan)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $5.65M
- Investors: grgve.com, SBI Investment and 6 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Aug 30, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 55/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 3 of 91 Competitors
3. LINE WORKS
Provider of business communication solutions for enterprises. It is a business chat tool that offers various communication features for work, including messaging, mail, drive, calendar, and more. It offers features like read receipts, event management, task creation, file sharing, voice calls and video meetings for remote teamwork, manage schedules through calendars, and more. It is a tool available on the subscription based pricing model.
Key facts about LINE WORKS
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Shibuya (Japan)
- Stage: Unfunded
- Tracxn Score: 53/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 41 of 1,516 Competitors
4. Micoworks
Provider of AI-powered marketing and communication platforms. These platforms optimize communication between businesses and customers across multiple channels. Services include a marketing platform enhancing LINE official accounts, a tool for small businesses to grow their customer base via LINE, an AI-driven automated calling service, and a business chat service utilizing LINE for sales and customer support. The company aims to empower brands by maximizing their value proposition and creating a more prosperous future for both businesses and consumers.
Key facts about Micoworks
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Osaka (Japan)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $28.7M
- Investors: Eight Roads Ventures, Vertex Growth and 7 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Dec 27, 2023, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 51/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 82 of 1,974 Competitors
5. Authlete
Platform offering saas based API security solutions. It provides open authentication-based API security solutions to organizations. It enables users to develop OAuth or integrate it with service components to secure the APIs. The platform leverages the OAuth framework for access delegation that enables users to allow a third-party application to access data hosted in the service without revealing actual credentials to the application.
Key facts about Authlete
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Chiyoda City (Japan)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $8.35M
- Investors: SBI Digital Asset Holdings, Ntt Docomo Ventures and 4 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Apr 04, 2023, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 51/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 10 of 124 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the Cybersecurity sector in Japan
21 Cybersecurity startups in Japan were founded in 2020 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2025 | - |
2024 | 2 |
2023 | 4 |
2022 | 14 |
2021 | 4 |
2020 | 21 |
2019 | 17 |
2018 | 17 |
2017 | 12 |
2016 | 12 |
Stage-wise distribution of Cybersecurity sector companies in Japan
Out of the total 189 Cybersecurity companies in Japan, 66 have secured funding. Among them, 31 have reached Series A or higher, and 22 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 189
Funded - 66
Series A+ - 31
Series B+ - 22
Series C+ - 16
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 189 |
Funded | 66 |
Series A+ | 31 |
Series B+ | 22 |
Series C+ | 16 |
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Funding Trends in the Cybersecurity sector in Japan
Total funding year-on-year in the Cybersecurity sector in Japan
The Cybersecurity sector in Japan saw a total funding of more than $256M in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2021 at more than $56.7M.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2025 | $8.13M |
2024 | $9.84M |
2023 | $46M |
2022 | $9.31M |
2021 | $56.7M |
2020 | $21.2M |
2019 | $29.2M |
2018 | $53.1M |
2017 | $9.85M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Cybersecurity in Japan
In the year 2025, till November 2025, Cybersecurity companies in Japan have raised $19.9M in equity funding across 4 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till November 2024), Cybersecurity companies in Japan had raised $9.84M across 5 rounds.
So, 2025 has seen a 102.53% rise in funding in Cybersecurity companies in Japan as compared to 2024.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Cybersecurity companies in Japan:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 9658 | Nov 11, 2025 | and 2 more | |
Series B | 8196 | Oct 04, 2025 | and 3 more | |
Series B | 9912 | Apr 23, 2025 | ||
Seed | 8546 | Mar 19, 2025 | and 1 more | |
Seed | 4149 | Nov 19, 2024 |
Top Investors in Cybersecurity in Japan
Plug and Play Tech Center is the top investor in Cybersecurity companies in Japan based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Cybersecurity companies in Japan:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Sunnyvale (United States) | ||
San Francisco (United States) | ||
New York City (United States) | - | |
Beijing (China) | - | |
Tel Aviv (Israel) | - |
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M&A activity in Cybersecurity sector in Japan
In the year 2025, till January 2025, 1 acquisition happened in Cybersecurity sector in Japan.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Cybersecurity sector in Japan:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Jan 16, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 01, 2015 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 26, 2014 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jan 30, 2013 | ||
Acqui-Hired | Sep 10, 2012 |
Acquisition trends in Cybersecurity sector in Japan
Here are the acquisition trends in Cybersecurity sector in Japan:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2025 | 1 |
2024 | - |
2023 | - |
2022 | - |
2021 | - |
2020 | - |
2019 | - |
2018 | - |
2017 | - |
2016 | - |
IPOs in Cybersecurity in Japan
In the year 2025, till March 2025, 1 IPO happened in Cybersecurity sector in Japan.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Cybersecurity sector in Japan:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Mar 27, 2025 | Tokyo Stock Exchange (TYO) | |
Mar 28, 2024 | Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) | |
Jan 11, 2024 | Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) | |
Jun 13, 2023 | Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) | |
Dec 17, 2020 | Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) |
Colleges which produce the most Cybersecurity companies in Japan
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Cybersecurity in Japan
Most number of Cybersecurity startups in Japan have been founded by alumni from Kyoto University and Osaka University.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Kyoto University | 1 |
Osaka University | 1 |
Total funding in Cybersecurity companies founded by alumni from top colleges in Japan
In the last 10 years, Kyoto University graduates' Cybersecurity companies in Japan have raised the most funding among top colleges. Osaka University alumni are second.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Kyoto University | $5.65M |
Osaka University | $5.65M |
Top News in Cybersecurity in Japan
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