SoftBank invests $200 million in construction startup Gravis Robotics
SoftBank Group has invested $200 million in Gravis Robotics, a Swiss startup that makes autonomous software for construction…
German drone maker Helsing enlists Rakuten to broker Japan military deal
German drone maker Helsing has enlisted Japanese e-commerce and finance firm Rakuten to help finalize a deal to…
Rakuten, German startup Helsing test military drones for Japan
Rakuten Group is working with defense AI startup Helsing to bring the German company’s military drones to Japan.…
Miura & Partners to launch Okinawa office in January 2027
Shun Watanabe Miura & Partners will expand its footprint in Japan with the launch of a new office…
Another iPS product approved for public insurance coverage in Japan
The Central Social Insurance Medical Council, which advises the health minister, on Wednesday approved the application of public…
Weak yen gives Tokyo edge in global startup race, Koike says
The weak yen is an advantage for for foreign startups and investors in Tokyo, because it enables them…
Hakuhodo DY invests in Alumni Ventures Japan+US Bridge Fund
KEY POINTSHakuhodo DY Holdings invests in Alumni Ventures Japan+US Bridge Fund and starts collaboration with U.S. venture capital…
World’s first fully sealed vertical-farming facility opens in Tokyo
Plantx, an agritech startup based in Tokyo, has opened a pilot facility for fully sealed vertical-farming systems. The…
Self-driving startup Turing gets AMD backing and adopts AMD GPUs
Self-driving tech developer Turing has added AMD Ventures to its list of backers and begun adopting Advanced Micro…
Japan’s startup story is just beginning, venture capitalist says
Japan’s startup moment may soon arrive given significant government support, the rise of corporate venture capital and a…
Takaichi says responding to Mythos is a ‘race against time’
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Thursday that the government is rushing to take measures against the cybersecurity threats…
Tech founder’s downfall in Indonesia shows rising business risks
Nadiem Makarim, once hailed as the star of Indonesia’s digital revolution, left his unicorn startup to become education…