About Deep Tech sector in Japan
The Deep Tech sector in Japan comprises 1.1K companies, including 489 funded companies having collectively raised $7.33B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 255 are Series A+ funded, and 3 have achieved unicorn status.
Deep Tech sector in Japan has seen 30 acquisitions and 80 IPOs. This represents almost 10.0% of all such companies - which is higher than the 5.0% exit rate of tech companies in general.
This sector includes companies that are developing products based on innovative technology and scientific developments such as blockchain, AI, advanced robotics, IoT , etc.
Companies included in Deep Tech
Includes companies implementing technologies like blockchain, artificial intelligence, computer vision, robotics, nanotechnology, IoT into their products. Also includes companies providing infrastructure to develop blockchain, AI, IoT technology such as development tools, smart contracts, and sensor technology, among others.Companies excluded in Deep Tech
Excludes companies developing products of conventional technology (Shallow Tech) such as conventional digital platforms, conventional robotics in industrial automation, among othersTop Deep Tech Companies in Japan
There are more than 1.1K companies in Deep Tech in Japan. Astroscale is the top Deep Tech company in Japan, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top Deep Tech companies in Japan:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Developer of satellite solutions for space debris removal | Sumida City (Japan) | 2013 | Public | $384M | |
Autonomous driving platforms and intelligent vehicle systems | Tokyo (Japan) | 2015 | Series B | $279M | |
Developer of micro-robots that locate the resources necessary to extend human life into outer space | Chuo City (Japan) | 2010 | Public | $196M | |
Provider of humanoid social robots for homes and businesses | Tokyo (Japan) | 2012 | Acquired | $117M | |
Provider of cloud and AI-based satellite imaging data | Koto City (Japan) | 2018 | Public | $244M |
Companies founded year-on-year in the Deep Tech sector in Japan
85 Deep Tech startups in Japan were founded in 2018 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | 14 |
2024 | 23 |
2023 | 32 |
2022 | 65 |
2021 | 60 |
2020 | 69 |
2019 | 74 |
2018 | 85 |
2017 | 65 |
Stage-wise distribution of Deep Tech sector companies in Japan
Out of the total 1,099 Deep Tech companies in Japan, 489 have secured funding. Among them, 255 have reached Series A or higher, and 185 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 1,099
Funded - 489
Series A+ - 255
Series B+ - 185
Series C+ - 145
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 1,099 |
Funded | 489 |
Series A+ | 255 |
Series B+ | 185 |
Series C+ | 145 |
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Funding Trends in the Deep Tech sector in Japan
Total funding year-on-year in the Deep Tech sector in Japan
The Deep Tech sector in Japan saw a total funding of more than $6.81B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2025 at more than $1.2B.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2025 | $1.2B |
2024 | $882M |
2023 | $979M |
2022 | $723M |
2021 | $984M |
2020 | $287M |
2019 | $593M |
2018 | $397M |
2017 | $499M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Deep Tech in Japan
In the year 2025, till December 2025, Deep Tech companies in Japan have raised $1.02B in equity funding across 75 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till December 2024), Deep Tech companies in Japan had raised $783M across 86 rounds.
So, 2025 has seen a 29.81% rise in funding in Deep Tech companies in Japan as compared to 2024.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Deep Tech companies in Japan:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 2429 | Dec 23, 2025 | ||
Seed | 3571 | Dec 10, 2025 | - | |
Series A | 9746 | Dec 10, 2025 | ||
Seed | 5635 | Dec 09, 2025 | - | |
Series B | 8246 | Dec 09, 2025 |
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Top Investors in Deep Tech in Japan
Plug and Play Tech Center is the top investor in Deep Tech companies in Japan based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Deep Tech companies in Japan:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Sunnyvale (United States) | ||
Shibuya (Japan) | ||
London (United Kingdom) | ||
San Francisco (United States) | - | |
Minato City (Japan) |
M&A activity in Deep Tech sector in Japan
In the year 2025, till December 2025, 1 acquisition happened in Deep Tech sector in Japan. Last year, in 2024, a total of 7 acquisitions happened in Deep Tech sector in Japan.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Deep Tech sector in Japan:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Dec 22, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Oct 03, 2024 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 30, 2024 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 04, 2024 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 07, 2024 |
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Acquisition trends in Deep Tech sector in Japan
Here are the acquisition trends in Deep Tech sector in Japan:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | 1 |
2024 | 7 |
2023 | 4 |
2022 | 4 |
2021 | 2 |
2020 | 2 |
2019 | 3 |
2018 | 3 |
2017 | 1 |
IPOs in Deep Tech in Japan
In the year 2025, till December 2025, 5 IPOs happened in Deep Tech sector in Japan.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Deep Tech sector in Japan:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Dec 24, 2025 | Tokyo Stock Exchange (TYO) | |
Dec 19, 2025 | Tokyo Stock Exchange (TYO) | |
Aug 13, 2025 | Tokyo Stock Exchange (TYO) | |
Mar 27, 2025 | Tokyo Stock Exchange (TYO) | |
Mar 21, 2025 | Tokyo Stock Exchange (TYO) |
Colleges which produce the most Deep Tech companies in Japan
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Deep Tech in Japan
Most number of Deep Tech startups in Japan have been founded by alumni from The University of Tokyo, Carnegie Mellon University and Columbia University.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
The University of Tokyo | 10 |
Carnegie Mellon University | 3 |
Columbia University | 3 |
Keio University | 3 |
Stanford University | 3 |
University of California (Berkeley) | 3 |
National University of Singapore (NUS) | 2 |
Stanford Business School | 2 |
Tohoku University | 2 |
University of Oxford | 2 |
Total funding in Deep Tech companies founded by alumni from top colleges in Japan
In the last 10 years, Stanford University graduates' Deep Tech companies in Japan have raised the most funding among top colleges. University of California (Berkeley) alumni are second, and The University of Tokyo alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Stanford University | $569M |
University of California (Berkeley) | $434M |
The University of Tokyo | $430M |
Carnegie Mellon University | $383M |
University of Toronto | $379M |
Keio University | $279M |
National University of Singapore (NUS) | $196M |
Stanford Business School | $192M |
Columbia University | $110M |
INSEAD | $83.2M |
Top News in Deep Tech in Japan
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Rigaku Launches ONYX 3200, a Metrology Instrument for Semiconductor ManufacturingKorea Newswire•Dec 19, 2025•Rigaku
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Gigaphoton Completes Installation of Excimer Laser for Advanced Packaging at Japanese CompanyKorea Newswire•Dec 09, 2025•Gigaphoton
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Rigaku Launches XTRAIA MF-3400, a Measuring Instrument for Next-generation SemiconductorsBusiness Wire•Dec 04, 2025•Rigaku
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Rigaku Establishes Technology Center in Taiwan for Engineering and CollaborationDataquest•Nov 07, 2025•Rigaku
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Shiftall Announces MeganeX '8K' Mark II PC VR Headset, Shipping in DecemberRoad to VR•Oct 16, 2025•Shiftall
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TIER IV partners with Elm on autonomous driving solutions in Saudi ArabiaPR Newswire•Sep 26, 2025•Elm, Tier4 Robotics
