PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1747137
PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1747137
Japan Venture Capital Investment Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Sector, Fund Size, Funding Type, and Region, 2025-2033
The Japan venture capital investment market size reached USD 20.0 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 85.8 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 17.59% during 2025-2033. Government startup support, a growing tech ecosystem, increased corporate venture capital activity, rising interest in AI and fintech, favorable regulatory changes, maturing startup culture, international investor participation, and strong exit opportunities through IPOs and acquisitions are some of the factors propelling the growth of the market.
Japan Venture Capital Investment Market Trends:
Global Integration Reshaping Japan's VC Landscape
Japan is seeing stronger efforts to nurture venture capital fund managers with international exposure and investor readiness. Recent programs emphasize structured learning, expert engagement, and overseas networking opportunities to deepen professional skills and expand access to global limited partners. By focusing on capability development and cross-border connections, these initiatives aim to elevate the profile of local fund managers and make the domestic VC ecosystem more globally aligned. The approach reflects a growing intent to position Japan as a credible and competitive player in early-stage investing while attracting foreign capital and fostering long-term collaboration. This signals a shift toward broader participation and more internationally attuned fund strategies in Japan's venture investment environment. For example, in August 2024, JETRO and Coolwater Capital launched the fund accelerator program to support emerging venture capital fund managers in Japan. The program includes a six-month educational initiative with expert-led sessions followed by an investor conference in Silicon Valley. This effort aims to strengthen Japan's venture capital ecosystem by cultivating next-generation fund managers with global perspectives and connecting them to international limited partners.
Investor Selectivity and Sector Prioritization
Recent activity points to steady investor engagement in Japan's venture space, with consistent support across early and growth-stage companies. While the overall deal count has seen a modest dip, capital deployment remains focused and deliberate. Healthcare and enterprise solutions have drawn particular interest, reflecting a shift toward sectors with strong fundamentals and long-term relevance. This signals a move away from volume-driven investment and toward a more selective strategy rooted in sector strength and scalability. The approach highlights the growing alignment between startup offerings and investor expectations, with funding decisions increasingly influenced by the clarity of business models and potential for sustained impact. Japan's startup ecosystem continues to mature through targeted capital flow and disciplined fund allocation. For instance, in July 2024, SPEEDA published data showing that Japanese startups raised a total of JPY 325.3 Billion in the first half of 2024. Funding was secured by 1,411 companies, reflecting continued investor activity across early and growth stages. The report highlights that while the total number of deals slightly declined, venture capital interest remained stable, with healthcare and enterprise solutions receiving notable attention.
Japan Venture Capital Investment Market Segmentation:
Sector Insights:
- Software
- Pharma and Biotech
- Media and Entertainment
- Medical Devices and Equipment
- Medical Services and Systems
- IT Hardware
- IT Services and Telecommunication
- Consumer Goods and Recreation
- Energy
- Others
Fund Size Insights:
- Under $50 M
- $50 M to $100 M
- $100 M to $250 M
- $250 M to $500 M
- $500 M to $1 B
- Above $1 B
Funding Type Insights:
- First Time Venture Funding
- Follow-On Venture Funding
Competitive Landscape:
The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.
Key Questions Answered in This Report:
- How has the Japan venture capital investment market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
- What is the breakup of the Japan venture capital investment market on the basis of sector?
- What is the breakup of the Japan venture capital investment market on the basis of fund size?
- What is the breakup of the Japan venture capital investment market on the basis of funding type?
- What are the various stages in the value chain of the Japan venture capital investment market?
- What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Japan venture capital investment market?
- What is the structure of the Japan venture capital investment market and who are the key players?
- What is the degree of competition in the Japan venture capital investment market?
Table of Contents
1 Preface
2 Scope and Methodology
- 2.1 Objectives of the Study
- 2.2 Stakeholders
- 2.3 Data Sources
- 2.3.1 Primary Sources
- 2.3.2 Secondary Sources
- 2.4 Market Estimation
- 2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
- 2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
- 2.5 Forecasting Methodology
3 Executive Summary
4 Japan Venture Capital Investment Market - Introduction
- 4.1 Overview
- 4.2 Market Dynamics
- 4.3 Industry Trends
- 4.4 Competitive Intelligence
5 Japan Venture Capital Investment Market Landscape
- 5.1 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 5.2 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
6 Japan Venture Capital Investment Market - Breakup by Sector
- 6.1 Software
- 6.1.1 Overview
- 6.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 6.1.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
- 6.2 Pharma and Biotech
- 6.2.1 Overview
- 6.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 6.2.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
- 6.3 Media and Entertainment
- 6.3.1 Overview
- 6.3.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 6.3.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
- 6.4 Medical Devices and Equipment
- 6.4.1 Overview
- 6.4.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 6.4.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
- 6.5 Medical Services and Systems
- 6.5.1 Overview
- 6.5.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 6.5.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
- 6.6 IT Hardware
- 6.6.1 Overview
- 6.6.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 6.6.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
- 6.7 IT Services and Telecommunication
- 6.7.1 Overview
- 6.7.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 6.7.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
- 6.8 Consumer Goods and Recreation
- 6.8.1 Overview
- 6.8.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 6.8.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
- 6.9 Energy
- 6.9.1 Overview
- 6.9.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 6.9.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
- 6.10 Others
- 6.10.1 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 6.10.2 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
7 Japan Venture Capital Investment Market - Breakup by Fund Size
- 7.1 Under $50 M
- 7.1.1 Overview
- 7.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 7.1.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
- 7.2 $50 M to $100 M
- 7.2.1 Overview
- 7.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 7.2.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
- 7.3 $100 M to $250 M
- 7.3.1 Overview
- 7.3.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 7.3.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
- 7.4 $250 M to $500 M
- 7.4.1 Overview
- 7.4.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 7.4.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
- 7.5 $500 M to $1 B
- 7.5.1 Overview
- 7.5.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 7.5.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
- 7.6 Above $1 B
- 7.6.1 Overview
- 7.6.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 7.6.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
8 Japan Venture Capital Investment Market - Breakup by Funding Type
- 8.1 First Time Venture Funding
- 8.1.1 Overview
- 8.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 8.1.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
- 8.2 Follow-On Venture Funding
- 8.2.1 Overview
- 8.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 8.2.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
9 Others
- 6.9.1 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 6.9.2 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
7 Japan Venture Capital Investment Market - Breakup by Fund Size
- 7.1 Under $50 M
- 7.1.1 Overview
- 7.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 7.1.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
- 7.2 $50 M to $90 M
- 7.2.1 Overview
- 7.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 7.2.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
- 7.3 $90 M to $250 M
- 7.3.1 Overview
- 7.3.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 7.3.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
- 7.4 $250 M to $500 M
- 7.4.1 Overview
- 7.4.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 7.4.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
- 7.5 $500 M to $1 B
- 7.5.1 Overview
- 7.5.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 7.5.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
- 7.6 Above $1 B
- 7.6.1 Overview
- 7.6.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 7.6.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
8 Japan Venture Capital Investment Market - Breakup by Funding Type
- 8.1 First Time Venture Funding
- 8.1.1 Overview
- 8.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 8.1.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
- 8.2 Follow-On Venture Funding
- 8.2.1 Overview
- 8.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 8.2.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
9 Japan Venture Capital Investment Market - Competitive Landscape
- 9.1 Overview
- 9.2 Market Structure
- 9.3 Market Player Positioning
- 9.4 Top Winning Strategies
- 9.5 Competitive Dashboard
- 9.6 Company Evaluation Quadrant
10 Profiles of Key Players
- 10.1 Company A
- 10.1.1 Business Overview
- 10.1.2 Services Offered
- 10.1.3 Business Strategies
- 10.1.4 SWOT Analysis
- 10.1.5 Major News and Events
- 10.2 Company B
- 10.2.1 Business Overview
- 10.2.2 Services Offered
- 10.2.3 Business Strategies
- 10.2.4 SWOT Analysis
- 10.2.5 Major News and Events
- 10.3 Company C
- 10.3.1 Business Overview
- 10.3.2 Services Offered
- 10.3.3 Business Strategies
- 10.3.4 SWOT Analysis
- 10.3.5 Major News and Events
- 10.4 Company D
- 10.4.1 Business Overview
- 10.4.2 Services Offered
- 10.4.3 Business Strategies
- 10.4.4 SWOT Analysis
- 10.4.5 Major News and Events
- 10.5 Company E
- 10.5.1 Business Overview
- 10.5.2 Services Offered
- 10.5.3 Business Strategies
- 10.5.4 SWOT Analysis
- 10.5.5 Major News and Events
11 Japan Venture Capital Investment Market - Industry Analysis
- 11.1 Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities
- 11.1.1 Overview
- 11.1.2 Drivers
- 11.1.3 Restraints
- 11.1.4 Opportunities
- 11.2 Porters Five Forces Analysis
- 11.2.1 Overview
- 11.2.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 11.2.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 11.2.4 Degree of Competition
- 11.2.5 Threat of New Entrants
- 11.2.6 Threat of Substitutes
- 11.3 Value Chain Analysis
12 Appendix
