Dealroom.co – Japan Tech Update, Jan 2025

The main theme of the report is the analysis of venture investments in Japan's tech sector for the first quarter of 2025.

Key findings include: Japanese startups raised $621 million in venture capital in Q1 2025 across 207 funding rounds. The total venture funding lags behind previous years due to low investments in March 2025. The number of funding rounds over $2 million is consistent with previous years. There were no late-stage funding rounds over $100 million in Q1 2025. Key industries receiving funding include space, healthcare, travel, and real estate. Space technology stands out as a significant area of investment. Japan ranks 4th among the largest tech ecosystems in Asia by venture investment volume.