funding

A-wave Raises $3.5 Million in Series B to Develop Monitoring System for Chronic Heart Failure

A-wave, a Japanese startup developing a cardiac monitoring system for chronic heart failure patients, has raised $3.5 million in a Series B funding round.

2026.02.27

Technology

moveez Raises $1.3 Million in Seed Funding to Develop Autonomous Robotaxis

moveez, a Japanese startup developing fully autonomous robotaxis, has raised $1.3 million in a seed funding round to advance its Level 4 autonomous driving technology.

2026.02.26

Technology

Payn Raises $1.6 Million in Series A for Automated Cancellation Fee Invoicing

Payn, a Japanese startup automating cancellation fee invoicing for restaurants and service providers, has raised $1.6 million in a Series A funding round.

2026.02.17

Technology

Oceanic Constellations Raises $13 Million in Series B1 Funding for USV Development

Oceanic Constellations, a Japanese startup developing unmanned surface vehicles (USVs), has raised $13 million in Series B1 funding to advance its ocean observation and maritime monitoring technologies.

2026.02.13

Technology

San Francisco–based Japanese AI startup Shizuku AI completes seed round

San Francisco–based Japanese AI startup Shizuku AI has completed a seed funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z). The company develops an AI-driven VTuber capable of interacting with viewers on YouTube, highlighting the growing global interest in AI-powered digital characters.

2026.02.11

Business

AstroX Raises a Total of $15 Million in Series A to Develop Balloon-Launched Rockets

Japanese space technology startup AstroX has raised a total of $15 million in Series A funding to advance its balloon-launched “Rockoon” rocket system, aiming to significantly reduce the cost of small satellite launches.

2026.02.06

Technology

Power Wave Raises $6 Million in Series A Funding for In-Motion Wireless Charging Technology for AGVs and AMRs

Japanese startup Power Wave has raised $6 million in Series A funding to advance its in-motion wireless charging technology for AGVs and AMRs.

2026.02.05

Technology

EVERSTEEL Secures $3 Million in Series A Funding for Steel Scrap Inspection AI

Japanese startup EVERSTEEL has raised $3 million in Series A funding to advance its AI-based steel scrap inspection technology, supporting the decarbonization and efficiency of electric arc furnace–based steel production.

2026.02.04

Technology

Akari Aims to Develop Embodied AI, Raises $33 Million | A Startup Founded by Alumni of the University of Tokyo’s Matsuo Lab

Japanese startup Akari has raised $33 million as it pursues the development of embodied and physical AI, while currently generating revenue through industry-focused AI agents for digital transformation.

2026.01.30

Technology

Synflux Raises $1.7 Million to Develop a System That Reduces Material Waste in Apparel Production

Synflux has raised $1.7 million to scale Algorithmic Couture, an AI-driven apparel design system that reduces fabric waste from 15–30% to around 3–5%, supporting global expansion across OEM and ODM supply chains.

2026.01.19

Technology