Deals
Follow the capital flows shaping Japan's startup ecosystem. JStories' Deals section tracks the venture capital rounds, M&A transactions, growth support programs, legal & IP developments, and strategic events defining where Japan's innovation economy is headed.
From seed-stage funding rounds for first-time founders to landmark cross-border acquisitions, we cover the deals that signal momentum — and the market intelligence behind them. Our reporting connects investors, corporates, and founders with the context they need: who's backing what, why it matters, and what it means for the broader Japan and Asia startup landscape.
Essential reading for venture capitalists, corporate venture arms, M&A advisors, and business development professionals tracking deal flow and investment opportunities across Japan and Asia.
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Japan’s social innovators meet the world – and get their overseas growth potential assessed – at inaugural Japan Global Innovators’ Forum
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JGIF: Solving Global Social Challenges Showcasing Japan’s Start-ups to the World
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Planting digital seeds in Africa’s villages
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1st Japan Global Innovators’ Forum (JGIF)
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Greening the desert with trash
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Tilting turbines tackle typhoons
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Organic power packs
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High-tech solutions to global problem
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