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The 7 Unicorns Founded in Japan (2024)

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The 7 Unicorns in Japan

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1) Gokin Solar

Gokin Solar

Gokin Solar focuses on the research and development and production of high-efficiency large-size photovoltaic silicon wafers.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $2.88B (April 2022)
  • State: Kagoshima
  • City: China
  • Started in: 2019
  • Industries: Energy, Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, Solar
  • Funding: $597.35M
  • Funding rounds: 3
  • Number of investors: 21

You can find their website here.

2) Preferred Networks

Preferred Networks

Preferred Networks specializes in building AI-led solutions that automate and optimize your business processes. They build real-world solutions that solve complex industry problems with cutting-edge technologies including deep learning, robotics and advanced analytics.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $2.00B (May 2018)
  • City: Tokyo
  • Started in: 2014
  • Founders: Daisuke Okanohara, Morikawa Hiroyuki, Nishitoba Jiro, Toru Nishikawa
  • Industries: Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Internet of Things, Machine Learning, Robotics, Software
  • Number of employees: 250-500
  • Funding: $152.19M
  • Funding rounds: 7
  • Number of investors: 11

You can find their website here.

3) SmartNews

SmartNews

SmartNews is an app that brings curated news from trustworthy sources to your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $2.00B (August 2019)
  • City: Tokyo
  • Started in: 2012
  • Founders: Kaisei Hamamoto, Ken Suzuki
  • Industries: Apps, Journalism, Media and Entertainment, Mobile, News
  • Number of employees: 100-250
  • Funding: $409.60M
  • Funding rounds: 6
  • Number of investors: 21

You can find their website here.

4) SmartHR

SmartHR

Japan-based HR SaaS company that provides cloud-sourced personnel management software for businesses.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $1.60B (June 2021)
  • City: Tokyo
  • Started in: 2013
  • Founders: Kensuke Naito, Shoji Miyata
  • Industries: Cloud Computing, Enterprise Software, Human Resources, SaaS, Software
  • Number of employees: 250-500
  • Funding: $222.34M
  • Funding rounds: 7
  • Number of investors: 19

You can find their website here.

5) Spiber

Spiber

Spiber is a Japanese biomaterials company engaged in the research of synthetic spider silk and other protein-based materials.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $1.22B (September 2021)
  • City: Tsuruoka
  • Started in: 2007
  • Founders: Kazuhide Sekiyama, Sugawara Junichi
  • Industries: Advanced Materials, Biotechnology, Building Material, Life Science
  • Number of employees: 100-250
  • Funding: $911.62M
  • Funding rounds: 17
  • Number of investors: 21

You can find their website here.

6) Opn

Opn

Opn provides fintech solutions, consulting, and digital e-commerce solutions.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $1.00B (May 2022)
  • State: Tokyo
  • City: Tokyo
  • Started in: 2013
  • Founders: Jun Hasegawa
  • Industries: Blockchain, Financial Services, FinTech, Payments
  • Number of employees: 101-250
  • Funding: $260.40M
  • Funding rounds: 10
  • Number of investors: 25

You can find their website here.

7) Playco

Playco

Playco builds cross-platform, free-to-play titles for gamers around the world. Their games run on desktops, iOS devices, and across the web.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $1.00B (September 2020)
  • City: Tokyo
  • Started in: 2020
  • Founders: Justin Waldron, Michael Carter, Takeshi Otsuka, Teddy Cross
  • Industries: Gamification, Gaming, Online Games, Video Streaming
  • Number of employees: 50-100
  • Funding: $100.00M
  • Funding rounds: 7
  • Number of investors: 17

You can find their website here.

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