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.
TechGALA: connecting Tokai Region startups with the world
JSTORIES ー The central Japan region’s first-ever full-scale startup conference, TechGALA, was held from February 4 to...
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Nagoya startups following in Toyota’s footsteps
JSTORIES ー There are approximately 24,000 startups in Japan, of which around 60% are based in...
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A startup hub in the making: The challenge of SusHi Tech Tokyo and the future of innovation
JSTORIES ー As Tokyo strives to position itself as Asia’s leading hub for innovation and finance, the...
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SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025: Asia’s biggest startup event is expected to grow even bigger
JSTORIES ー On Jan. 30, Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike announced details of SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025, Asia’s...
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INTERVIEW | The hidden danger of unicorn counting in Japan — Interview with James Riney at Coral Capital
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INTERVIEW | The hidden danger of unicorn counting in Japan — Interview with James Riney at Coral Capital
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DISCUSSION | J-Stories Editorial Committee Roundtable: Turning Japan into an innovation hub
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Making space development open for all
To realize the "democratization of space" and make it as accessible as the Internet—that is the...
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INTERVIEW | The hidden danger of unicorn counting in Japan — Interview with James Riney at Coral Capital
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