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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INTERVIEW | The hidden danger of unicorn counting in Japan — Interview with James Riney at Coral Capital
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2nd Japan Global Innovators’ Forum 2025 (JGIF)
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INTERVIEW | Why SaaS is growing so much faster in Japan — Interview with Shinji Asada at One Capital
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INTERVIEW | Why SaaS is growing so much faster in Japan — Interview with Shinji Asada at One Capital
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INTERVIEW | Why SaaS is growing so much faster in Japan — Interview with Shinji Asada at One Capital
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INTERVIEW | Why SaaS is growing so much faster in Japan — Interview with Shinji Asada at One Capital
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Toshi Maeda, CEO of PBMC and Executive Editor of J-Stories, appointed co-representative of Startup Island TAIWAN’s Tokyo Hub
J-STORIES - Tokyo-based global media agency Pacific Bridge Media and Consulting Inc. (PBMC) is pleased to announce...
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What’s it like to have Audrey Tang as your startup mentor?
J-STORIES - Taiwan’s digital prodigy Audrey Tang personally mentored three Japanese startups at the launch of...
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TiB Catapult kicks off to foster innovation: Tokyo embraces 6 innovation ‘clusters’ to propel startups globally
J-STORIES - Tokyo’s ambition to become a global hub for innovation took a significant step forward with...
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