For Startups Capital report shows Japan startup funding at JPY 503.3 billion in H1 2026, deal count drops 35% - EWJ News | RalliesFor Startups Capital report shows Japan startup funding at JPY 503.3 billion in H1 2026, deal count drops 35%
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EWJ• Japan startup funding rises in H1 2026 as deal count falls
- for Startups Capital published a market analysis on Japan startup funding for H1 2026, based on STARTUP DB data.
- Total funding reached JPY 503.3 billion in preliminary figures, up 4% year on year; funded companies fell 35% to 1,061.
- Equity funding rose 4% to JPY 443.3 billion; equity-funded companies declined 28% to 1,028.
- Non-equity funding increased 6% to JPY 60 billion; funded companies dropped 67% to 98.
- R&D-led startups raised JPY 175.3 billion, up 25%; deal count fell 21% to 269, representing 35% of total funding.
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