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.
First Sushi, now Ramen: Fukuoka unveils “RAMEN TECH” for innovation
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INTERVIEW | How to build a startup in Japan
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Video highlights from the 2024 Japan-Taiwan Innovation Summit
J-STORIES - A highlights video has been released for the "2024 Japan-Taiwan Innovation Summit," the largest...
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The ‘2024 Japan-Taiwan Innovation Summit’ rounds off successfully
Check out more articles on the Japan-Taiwan Innovation Summit on J-Stories’ special summit page. J-STORIES –...
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Taiwan and Tokyo join forces to kick off this year’s Japan-Taiwan Innovation Summit, attracting more than 70 Japanese and Taiwanese startups to Tokyo
Check out more articles on this Summit on J-Stories’ special Summit page. J-STORIES - The "2024 Japan-Taiwan...
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‘Meet the Toshikas (Investors)’ — Top African startups gather in Tokyo to discuss growth potential in the last frontier
J-STORIES — Africa, often referred to as the “last frontier for growth,” is receiving significant attention...
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Kickstarting Kansai: Rocket Pitch Night launches in Osaka for the second time
J-STORIES - After a successful event last year, Rocket Pitch Night 2024 is back in Kansai,...
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Why did Taiwan choose Japan to host its largest innovation event abroad?
J-STORIES - Japan's first solution-focused news service, J-Stories, has been appointed as the media partner for...
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A wave of Asian startups is expanding into Tokyo
J-STORIES - Many Asian startups dream of going global and shining on the world stage. Some...
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Using ‘avatar’ cells to test cancer drugs and come up with personalized treatments
J-STORIES - When treating cancer, it is vital to analyze the characteristics of a patient’s tumor...
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