Best Business Services Companies in Japan
The 2111 best Business Services companies in Japan in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Phyzios.
$2.7 billion in disclosed funding across 2,111 tracked companies tells you a lot about where Business Services investment in Japan actually stands right now. Two unicorns have emerged from that pool, and the capital is concentrating fast: New Innovations leads at $42M, with ALE ($17M), Micronity ($14M), and Pathos Logos ($24M) all showing that mid-tier funding is genuinely competitive here. Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, SBI Investment, and SMBC Venture Capital are the names showing up most consistently on cap tables, which signals institutional conviction rather than speculative noise.
So what's moving the sector beyond the headline number? Median install growth of roughly +19% year-over-year across 93 business and productivity software apps is the stat I keep coming back to, because it maps directly to the themes gaining traction: analytics tools, ecosystem services, and business partnership platforms are all seeing coverage rise in tandem. Sila's $100M raise from Permira is a useful global data point here, showing that investors with real scale are still writing large checks into business services infrastructure. And the emergence of funeral announcements as a hot theme might surprise you, but it reflects Japan's demographic reality converting into software demand. The directory below ranks these companies by disclosed equity funding and recent funding momentum.
Ranked: Best Business Services companies in Japan
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Stage | Founder | Tech stack | Web popularity | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Josys Provider of security, database management, cloud, and other services | $125M | 20 mo ago | Series B | Sanjay Rajasekhar Co-Founder & CTO | WebflowSentryAtlassian Statuspage+37 | Top 5M | — | 2 launchs |
| 2 | ACROVE Provider of HR consulting services | $77M | 21 mo ago | Series C | Yuki Sakuragi Co-Founder | WordPress Block EditorWordPressMySQL+24 | Top 5M | — | — |
| 3 | Loglass Cloud based corporate intelligence and business management solutions | $45M | 22 mo ago | Series B | Ryuta Sakamoto Co-Founder | WebflowGoogle AdsYahoo Advertising+27 | Top 5M | — | — |
| 4 | New Innovations Provider of AI cafe robot development services | $42M | 2 mo ago | Series B | Keito Nakao CEO & CTO | WordPressMySQLPHP+15 | Top 10M | 4 patents Automated beverage dispensing and production equipment for commercial drink preparation | — |
| 5 | DApps Blockchain game developer | $35M | 21 mo ago | Series D | Hironobu Ueno CEO | STUDIOFirebaseNode.js+12 | Top 10M | — | — |
| 6 | Pathos Logos Provider of ERPsolutions for multiple industries | $24M | 1 mo ago | Series B | Masayuki Makino CEO | STUDIOApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+17 | Top 10M | — | — |
| 7 | Mosh Profile creation service | $21M | 16 mo ago | Series C | Kazuo Murayama Co-Founder | SentryRadix UITailwind CSS+22 | Top 500k | — | — |
| 8 | Leading Mark Career consulting | $18M | 16 mo ago | Series C | — | WordPressApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+23 | Top 5M | — | — |
| 9 | Videotouch Videotouch is a video training platform that turns manuals and FAQs into videos for education, learning, and… | $17M | 14 mo ago | Series B | Yuta Uesaka CEO | STUDIOApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+12 | Top 50M | — | — |
| 10 | ALE On-demand artificial meteor showers | $17M | 5 mo ago | Series B | Lena Okajima Founder & CEO | YouTubeLazySizesjQuery+3 | Top 10M | — | — |
| 11 | Grooves Social Recruiting service provider | $17M | 7 mo ago | Series B | — | Hatena BlogSentryFacebook Login+20 | Top 50M | — | — |
| 12 | PeopleX Provider of employees engagement services | $15M | 12 mo ago | Seed | Daichi Tachibana Founder & CEO | STUDIOFirebaseNode.js+18 | Top 5M | — | — |
| 13 | Micronity Provider of software development solutions | $14M | 2 mo ago | Seed | Yuichiro Yamazaki CEO | STUDIOApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+15 | Top 50M | — | — |
| 14 | Acompany Provider of data analysis services | $13M | 2 mo ago | Series B | Ryosuke Takahashi CEO | STUDIOFirebaseNode.js+14 | Top 5M | 4 patents Privacy-preserving secure computation platforms for financial data processing | 1 partnership |
| 15 | SHE Provider of management consulting HR services | $12M | 15 mo ago | Series C | — | WordPressMySQLRedis+16 | Top 10M | — | — |
| 16 | SUPER STUDIO Provider of software development and UI design services | $12M | 13 mo ago | Series A | Tsutomu Mano Co-Founder | TypeScriptGraphQLNode.js+19 | Top 5M | — | — |
| 17 | MyDearest Provider of VR content production, planning and development of events services | $10M | 12 mo ago | Series C | Kento Kishigami CEO | Apache HTTP ServerCloudflareGoogle Hosted Libraries+11 | Top 10M | — | — |
| 18 | MetCom Provider of next-generation PNT services for the domestic market, offering 3D positioning | $10M | 6 mo ago | Series B | Yoshioki Chika Co-Founder | — | — | — | — |
| 19 | mov Provider of digital marketing services | $10M | 8 mo ago | Series B | Makoto Watanabe CEO | STUDIOApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+13 | Top 10M | 3 patents Enterprise transaction and business process management software platforms | — |
| 20 | Hi-Res Provider of cloud computing services | $9M | 3 mo ago | Series A | — | Node.jsYouTubeNext.js+33 | Top 1M | — | — |
| 21 | J-CAT Provider of web development and IT support services | $8M | 13 mo ago | Series B | Ryu Iikura Founder & CEO | STUDIOFirebaseNode.js+12 | Top 10M | — | 1 award |
| 22 | Lycee Provider of legal support services | $7M | 7 mo ago | Series C | Miki Fujita CEO & President | WordPressMySQLPHP+36 | Top 5M | — | — |
| 23 | DINETTE Provider of branding, advertising, influencer, media operations, and other services | $6M | 12 mo ago | Series C | Miki Ozaki Founder & CEO | — | — | — | — |
| 24 | LIGHTz Provider of AI development and consulting services | $6M | 12 mo ago | Series A | Shingo Otobe CEO | — | — | — | — |
| 25 | Brain Buddy Provider of sales support, business growth, recruiting, consulting, and training services. | $6M | 12 mo ago | Series B | Tsuyoshi Oya CEO | — | — | — | — |
| 26 | A1 Media Group Advertising services provider | $5M | 9 mo ago | Series B | Jae Woo Chung Founder & CEO | — | — | 95 patents Medical imaging and diagnostic devices for bone density and oral health analysis | — |
| 27 | LiLz Provider of AI chatbot & IoT development services | $4M | 11 mo ago | Series A | Keigo Onishi CEO & President | Node.jsTailwind CSSReact+24 | Top 10M | 8 patents Remote monitoring and visual inspection IoT systems for cryogenic containers and industrial imaging | — |
| 28 | Knowhere Provider of sports software and applications development services | $4M | 14 mo ago | Series A | Hisashi Ito CEO | Node.jsZohoYouTube+15 | Top 10M | 3 patents Image and video processing algorithms for computer vision and multimedia applications | — |
| 29 | Polimill Company focused on leveraging social media and technology to facilitate participation in rule making and… | $4M | 4 mo ago | Series A | Eri Yokota CEO | microCMSWordPressMySQL+20 | Top 5M | — | — |
| 30 | I'm beside you Provider of AI consulting services | $4M | 14 mo ago | Seed | Kotaro Ando Co-Founder and CSO | Cart FunctionalityWix eCommerceWix+16 | Top 50M | — | — |
| 31 | Cynaps Provider of AI and IoT development services | $4M | 12 mo ago | Series B | Yusuke Iwaya CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+20 | Top 10M | 4 patents Smart, energy‑efficient ventilation and climate control systems for building automation | — |
| 32 | Haul Provider of HR recruitment services | $4M | 8 mo ago | Series A | Takuji Hirata Founder & CEO | — | — | — | — |
| 33 | V-Sync Developer of IoT-enabled vending machines and smart retail solutions | $3M | 11 mo ago | Series B | Takaya Ibe CEO & President | — | — | 40 patents Automated retail and vending systems for unmanned product delivery and sales | — |
| 34 | ByWill Provider of brand consulting services | $3M | 11 mo ago | Series B | Yuichiro Shimomura CEO | SentryApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+17 | Top 5M | — | — |
| 35 | Note Blogs focused on multiple topics | $3M | 7 mo ago | Public | Sadaaki Kato Founder & CEO | SentryZendeskApple iCloud Mail+22 | Top 5M | 25 patents Digital electronic percussion controllers and drum kits for music performance. | — |
| 36 | REVORN Provider of AI & IoT development services | $3M | 5 mo ago | Seed | Hiroaki Matsuoka CEO | Wix eCommerceWixSentry+17 | Top 10M | 30 patents AI-driven odor detection and environmental sensing systems | — |
| 37 | Amifiable Technology company that develops application and provides IT consulting solutions | $3M | 7 mo ago | Series C | — | WordPressApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+12 | Top 10M | — | — |
| 38 | LRM Provider of cloud storage, security, and consulting services | $3M | 9 mo ago | Series A | Tetsuya Yukimatsu CEO | WordPressApple iCloud MailMySQL+33 | Top 5M | — | — |
| 39 | Gaia Solutions for the cryptocurrency & blockchain industry | $3M | 2 mo ago | Seed | Masahiro Kubota CEO | — | — | 7 patents Patents concentrated in computing, sensing & instrumentation | — |
| 40 | FLIGHTS Drone service provider in Japan | $2M | 7 mo ago | Series A | Shuhei Taoshita CEO | Google MapsNginxCloudflare+10 | Top 10M | — | — |
| 41 | Ashirase Developer of navigation system for safety environment | $2M | 10 mo ago | Series A | Ayumu Chino CEO | WordPress Block EditorWordPressMySQL+11 | Top 5M | 10 patents Smart foot‑mounted wearable devices providing navigation and guidance integrated into footwear. | — |
| 42 | GAXI Provider of business advisory, technology, education, and other consulting services | $2M | 2 mo ago | Series B | Ryosuke Matsubara CEO | Node.jsFirebaseRadix UI+20 | Top 5M | — | — |
| 43 | Japan GX Group Provider of green transformation solutions and strategic consulting services | $1M | 3 mo ago | Seed | Kenji Yoshioka Founder & CEO | — | — | 72 patents Advanced styrene thermoplastic composites for automotive parts and vehicle light‑guide optics | — |
| 44 | SHINSEKAI Technologies Provider of blockchain development services | $1M | 3 mo ago | Seed | Takeru Taisha CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+24 | Top 10M | — | — |
| 45 | Entaar Provider of cloud services | $1M | 8 mo ago | Seed | Yamato Saito Co-Founder & CEO | — | — | — | — |
| 46 | Livco Provider of human resources, training, media, real estate, and support services | $1M | 5 mo ago | Early Stage | Shotaro Sasa CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+15 | Top 5M | — | — |
| 47 | SUSHI TOP MARKETING Provider of NFT marketing solutions utilizing blockchain technology for businesses. | $1M | 7 mo ago | Series A | — | HubSpot CMS HubYouTubeSplide+17 | Top 10M | — | — |
| 48 | Andeco Provider of business consulting, marketing, and financing services | $943K | 3 mo ago | Funding Raised | Yoshiro Hayakawa CEO & President | — | — | — | — |
| 49 | ReDeltah Provider of business consulting services for technology industry | $763K | 3 mo ago | Seed | Daichi Kunii Founder ＆ CEO | STUDIOFirebaseNode.js+16 | Top 50M | — | — |
| 50 | OpenFactory Company that specializes in digital printing and business expansion | $608K | 2 mo ago | Series A | Kenji Horie CEO | — | — | — | — |
Top 12 Business Services companies in Japan
#1
Series B · Koto, Tokyo-to · founded 2019$42.3Mraised▾
Provider of AI cafe robot development services. It offers a system and allows users to order from the app and receive coffee brewed from the locker.
- Mar 2026Conventional Debt$11M
- May 2025Series B$8.1M
- Apr 2023Series A$19.6M
- Apr 2023Conventional Debt$20.8M
#2
Series B · Shinagawa, Tokyo · founded 2020 · 18 employees$23.6Mraised▾
Provider of ERP solutions for multiple industries. The company offers ERP solutions like human resources, accounting, and the provision of a marketplace managing big data with denormalized data retention and providing a core platform for the back office of companies.
- Apr 2026Series B$10M
- Jul 2024Series A—
- Aug 2023Series A$13.3M
- Oct 2022Seed$2.1M
#3
Series B · Nagoya, Aichi · founded 2018 · 15 employees$13.5Mraised▾
Provider of data analysis services
- Apr 2026Venture Debt$6M
- May 2025Series B$7.4M
- Dec 2022Series A—
- Dec 2022Conventional Debt—
#4
Seed · Tokyo, Tokyo · founded 2025$13.8Mraised▾
Provider of software development solutions. The platform aims to bridge the gap between past and future software endeavors, promoting sustainable development and innovation. Founded in 2025, Micronity is a Tokyo-based company that has gained significant traction and investment. Its AI-driven approach has attracted notable investors and positioned the company as a leader in the software business succession space.
- Mar 2026Seed$13.8M
#5
Series B · Tokyo, Tokyo · founded 2011 · 14 employees$17.3Mraised▾
On-demand artificial meteor showers
- Jan 2026Series B—
- Sep 2019Series A$11.3M
- Jan 2018Series A—
- Dec 2016Angel$6M
#6
Series A · Shinjuku, Tokyo · founded 2007 · 41 employees$8.5Mraised▾
Provider of cloud computing services
- Feb 2026Series A—
- Oct 2024Series A$8.1M
- Feb 2024Seed$472.8K
#7
Series B · Minato City, Tokyo · founded 2004 · 80 employees$16.8Mraised▾
Grooves provides web applications for recruiters to interact with web communities to source for new business opportunities and possible partnerships. It also operates www.jinzaishokai.net, Japan's major internet platform for recruiting which combines the resources of 600 recruiting agencies with over 3,000 companies from all industries looking to hire new staff.
- Nov 2025Series B$5M
- May 2021Series B$7.3M
- Jan 2019Series A$920K
- Feb 2018Series A$1.7M
#8
Series B · Chuo City, Tokyo · founded 2019$10.1Mraised▾
MetCom is a company that provides next-generation PNT (Positioning, Navigation, and Timing) services in Japan. They offer wide-area and highly accurate 3D positioning solutions to address challenges related to GPS in indoor, underground, height, and security environments.
- Nov 2025Series B$6.4M
- Jul 2022Series A$5.8M
#9
Seed · Tokyo, Tokyo · founded 2017 · 10 employees$2.5Mraised▾
Gaia develops solutions for the cryptocurrency & blockchain industry. The company develops solutions based on artificial intelligence and machine learning technology. It has developed Maneko which is a copy trading platform for cryptocurrency trading.
- Mar 2026Seed$2.5M
#10
Series B · Minato, Tokyo · founded 2019$1.8Mraised▾
Provider of business advisory, technology, education, and other consulting services
- Apr 2026Conventional Debt—
- Apr 2026Series B$2.7M
- Dec 2023Series A$1.8M
#11
Series B · Tokyo, Tokyo · founded 2022$125Mraised▾
Provider of security, database management, cloud, and other services
- Oct 2024Venture Debt$100M
- Sep 2023Series B$93M
- Sep 2022Series A$32M
#12
Series A · Japan · founded 2021$4Mraised▾
Company focused on leveraging social media and technology to facilitate participation in rule making and societal reform
- Jan 2026Conventional Debt—
- Jan 2026Series A$4M
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