Best EdTech Companies in Japan
The 173 best EdTech companies in Japan in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: atama +.
Japan's EdTech sector is what you'd call a slow-burn story with real structural pressure building underneath it. This page ranks the best EdTech companies in Japan by disclosed equity funding and recent funding momentum, tracking 173 firms with a combined $227M raised so far. The global market sits at roughly $139.5B in 2024 and is forecast to hit $518.9B by 2034 at a 14.3% CAGR, driven by personalized learning demand and government digital-education pushes. Japan's disclosed totals look modest against that backdrop. Schoo leads our directory at $20M raised, with SpeakBuddy close behind at $11M. The rest of the field is fragmented, and frankly, that gap between the top two and everyone else tells you something about where conviction capital is landing right now.
So what's actually moving? Hot themes this quarter are educational apps for K-12, tech-enhanced pedagogy and virtual classroom infrastructure. Coverage overall is flat, but the underlying demand signals aren't. As shown in 2021 research, digital learning adoption accelerates sharply when institutional infrastructure catches up to consumer behavior, and Japan's school system is mid-catch-up right now. Globally, Adda247's IPO timeline and Curriculum Associates expanding its GCC footprint both signal that EdTech's institutional phase is arriving. Japan's zero-unicorn count means the upside case is still wide open for you to evaluate.
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Our analysis of 261 EdTech companies
$20.4b in tracked funding; 94% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2021.
Ranked: Best EdTech companies in Japan
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Stage | Employees | Founder | Tech stack | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | atama + Offering personalized training solutions for students | $74M | 59 mo ago | Series B | 86 | Takanori Kawahara Co-Founder | WebflowApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+26 | — | — |
| 2 | Dely Mobile-based recipe video discovery platform | $62M | 100 mo ago | Public | 89 | — | Node.jsHighchartsGSAP+17 | — | — |
| 3 | Schoo Online courses marketplace | $20M | 27 mo ago | Public | 200 | — | PHPSalesforceFacebook Login+42 | — | — |
| 4 | Techpit Provider of programming learning platform | $11M | 48 mo ago | Seed | — | Kohei Yamada CEO | Node.jsApexCharts.jsElement UI+24 | — | — |
| 5 | SpeakBUDDY AI-based English language learning solutions | $11M | 6 mo ago | Seed | — | Tsuyoshi Tateishi Founder & CEO | Node.jsThree.jsTailwind CSS+12 | — | — |
| 6 | Qubena Tech-enabled learning school | $6M | 98 mo ago | Series A | — | Kamino Motoki Genki Jinno CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+23 | — | — |
| 7 | Smart Education Developer of educational apps | $5M | 148 mo ago | Series A | 17 | King Iketani CEO | STUDIOApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+20 | — | — |
| 8 | Anlimited Mobile-based platform providing community-based learning solutions for college students | $4M | 50 mo ago | Deadpooled | — | Kaito Shibayama CEO | — | — | — |
| 9 | Street Academy Marketplace for courses | $4M | 90 mo ago | Series A | 27 | Takashi Fujimoto Founder CEO | Cart FunctionalityRubyFacebook Login+29 | — | — |
| 10 | RareJob Online English learning platform | $3M | 156 mo ago | Public | — | Tomohisa Kato Founder & CEO | SentryPHPFacebook Login+25 | — | — |
| 11 | manabo Supplier of construction, underwater, and manufacturing tools and equipment | $3M | — | Acquired | — | katsuhito mihashi Founder | STUDIOFirebaseNode.js+29 | — | — |
| 12 | SOZOW Online platform providing educational courses for K-12 students | $3M | 42 mo ago | Series A | 70 | Masaru Kosukegawa CEO | STUDIOFirebaseNode.js+11 | — | — |
| 13 | Lean on Me Co Provider of a special learning platform for people with disabilities | $3M | 51 mo ago | Seed | 30 | Shunsuke Shimura CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+29 | — | — |
| 14 | Fondi Blog focused on learning english | $2M | 19 mo ago | Seed | 2 | Tatsuki Isogami Co-Founder & CTO | Node.jsVuetifyYouTube+8 | — | — |
| 15 | Studyplus Learning platform for students in Japan | $2M | 45 mo ago | Series D | — | Takashi Hirose Founder & CEO | — | — | — |
| 16 | Flamingo (Educational Software) Operator of a language learning platform intended to teach different languages. | $2M | 102 mo ago | Series A | 8 | — | STUDIOFirebaseNode.js+16 | — | — |
| 17 | TerraTalk App-based language learning platform | $1M | 38 mo ago | Seed | 10 | — | Squarespace CommerceSquarespaceTypeScript+12 | — | — |
| 18 | Aoizemi Manufacturer of reactive dyes and textile chemicals | $1M | 126 mo ago | Series A | 10 | — | — | — | — |
| 19 | Tyotto Online platform offering tutoring solutions for students | $1M | 79 mo ago | Seed | 10 | — | — | — | — |
| 20 | FLENS Provider of communication and learning apps for cram schools and parents | $1M | 155 mo ago | Seed | — | Takahiro Oobae CEO | Apple iCloud MailGoogle WorkspaceMathJax+18 | 5 patents AI-driven e‑learning platforms providing adaptive learning assistance and support services | — |
| 21 | Monoxer App-based platform for memorizing learning content | $892K | 7 mo ago | Series C | — | Kotaro Takeuchi Co-Founder & CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+31 | 2 patents Computer-based educational software for memory enhancement and learning assistance | — |
| 22 | Progate Online platform to learn programming | $880K | 76 mo ago | Series A | 3 | — | Node.jsMUIReact+17 | — | — |
| 23 | School With Language school discovery platform | $878K | 54 mo ago | Series A | — | Hideki Ota Founder | PHPFacebook LoginChart.js+29 | — | — |
| 24 | Yondemy AI-driven platform offering reading proficiency solutions for kids | $775K | 16 mo ago | Seed | — | Sota Sasanuma CEO | — | — | — |
| 25 | Robo Co-op Online community empowering refugees through digital skills training | $700K | 24 mo ago | Seed | — | Jintae Kim Founder & CEO | NginxGoogle Font APIFont Awesome+8 | 13 patents Autonomous vehicle control systems and swing-type speed reducers for robotic motion | 1 partnership |
| 26 | Reallyenglish Online English learning platform | $587K | 233 mo ago | Series A | 45 | Nigel Killick CEO | HubSpot CMS HubHubSpotjQuery Modal+12 | — | — |
| 27 | iiba Online discovery platform for finding kid-friendly places | $547K | 14 mo ago | Seed | — | Aizawa Naicai CEO | STUDIOFirebaseNode.js+8 | — | — |
| 28 | Best Teacher Platform for English pronunciation building | $532K | 159 mo ago | Seed | — | Miyachi Toshimitsu Founder & CEO | RubyRuby on RailsNginx+22 | — | — |
| 29 | OKKE Online learning platform offering diversified courses for students | $472K | 28 mo ago | Seed | 2 | Kohei Kuboyama Co-Founder & CEO | Framer SitesReactCloudflare+14 | — | — |
| 30 | Cafetalk Marketplace for language lessons and extra-curricular skills | $387K | 151 mo ago | Seed | — | Kotaro Hashizume CEO | Cart FunctionalityPHPAnimate.css+24 | — | — |
| 31 | POLYGLOTS Educational apps for English and Japanese language learning | $292K | 13 mo ago | Series A | 6 | — | WordPressApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+23 | — | — |
| 32 | AppArray Smartphone apps for language learning | $277K | 124 mo ago | Seed | — | Tsuyoshi Tateishi Founder & CEO | — | — | — |
| 33 | Veritus Provider of an AI-powered platform automating research workflows for experts. | $252K | 11 mo ago | Seed | — | Manas Kala CEO | Node.jsRadix UITailwind CSS+13 | — | — |
| 34 | Orario Scheduler for students in higher educational institutes | $173K | 113 mo ago | Seed | — | Yoshimoto Yoshimoto CEO | — | — | — |
Top 12 EdTech companies in Japan
#1
Seed · Chuo, Tokyo · founded 2013$10.7Mraised▾
AI-based English language learning solutions. It provides English coaching classes and Q&A-based learning solutions. The app is available for iOS users.
- Dec 2025Seed—
- Feb 2024Seed—
- Dec 2023Seed—
#2
Series C · Chiyoda City, Tokyo · founded 2016$891.8Kraised▾
App-based platform for memorizing learning content. The platform allows users to create original books, analyze habits of memory by using learning history, create questions, and more. Its app is available for Android and iOS devices.
- Oct 2025Series C$12.1M
- Dec 2021Series A—
- Oct 2018Seed$891.8K
#3
Public · Shibuya, Tokyo · founded 2011 · 200 employees$20.4Mraised▾
Schoo is a Tokyo-based providing livestreamed lectures on the internet. It is a marketplace where teachers can register and teach. Also provides options for video tutoring if a child wants to understand some topic in greater details. Has paid courses.
- Feb 2024Series E—
- Feb 2023Series E$16M
- Feb 2015Series A$2.9M
- Jul 2013Seed$1.5M
#4
Seed · Shibuya, Tokyo · founded 2017 · 2 employees$1.8Mraised▾
A metaverse platform for English language learning. It offers immersive virtual spaces where users can practice conversational English with other learners worldwide using 3D avatars. The platform also provides services for educational institutions, assisting them in establishing metaverse campuses and integrating its technology into their programs. Features include AI-powered conversation practice and partnerships with various educational organizations to enhance the learning experience. The platform aims to create a comfortable and engaging environment for English language acquisition.
- Nov 2024Conventional Debt—
- Nov 2024Seed—
- Jul 2022Seed$1.2M
#5
Seed · Kobe, Hyogo · founded 2024$252.4Kraised▾
Provider of an AI-powered platform automating research workflows for experts. The platform facilitates search, review, and analysis of complex research data. It offers features such as manuscript review, literature review, and information retrieval, enabling users to focus on expert analysis and innovation. The platform aims to reduce time spent on repetitive tasks, thereby increasing productivity.
- Jul 2025Seed$252.4K
#6
Seed · Shibuya, Tokyo · founded 2022$547.5Kraised▾
Online discovery platform for finding kid-friendly places. The platform helps parents to find kid-friendly places including nursing rooms, playgrounds, toilets, restaurants, and more.
- Apr 2025Seed$1M
- Aug 2024Seed$547.5K
#7
Seed · Shibuya, Tokyo · founded 2020$774.7Kraised▾
AI-driven platform offering reading proficiency solutions for kids. The platform offers quiz-style chat lessons, books, personalized recommendations, and more.
- Jan 2025Seed$774.7K
- Mar 2024Seed—
- Dec 2020Seed—
#8
Series A · Shibuya, Tokyo · founded 2014 · 6 employees$292Kraised▾
Polyglots provides educational apps for English and Japanese language learning. The apps offered are Polyglots, Mondo, and Bigo. Mondo allows Japanese learning by creating an individualized reading program based on users interests and reading level. Bigo offers English learning for business, finance, and accounting professionals. Polygots provides news in the English language covering various topics. Operated on a freemium model. Available for iOS and Android platform.
- May 2025Series A$1.5M
- Dec 2016Series A—
- Dec 2015Seed—
- Mar 2015Seed$292K
#9
Series B · Tokyo, Tokyo · founded 2017 · 86 employees$74.3Mraised▾
Offering personalized training solutions for students. Utilizes artificial intelligence to diagnose the different understanding degrees, the tendency of mistakes, learning history, concentration degree, etc of each student and provides customized training.
- Jul 2021Series B$45.3M
- May 2019Series A$13.6M
#10
Seed · Hamada, Shimane · founded 2021$700Kraised▾
Online community empowering refugees through digital skills training. It provides community support, bridging the digital workforce gap. It provides group learning.
- Jun 2024Seed$700K
#11
Public · Shinagawa, Tokyo · founded 2014 · 89 employees$61.8Mraised▾
Dely is a mobile-based recipe video discovery platform. It offers recipes for various dishes such as lunch box, side dishes, sugar-restricted dishes, healthy recipes, and more. Its app is available on Android and iOS platforms.
- Jan 2018Series B$30.2M
- Mar 2017Series B$27.2M
- Nov 2016Series A$4.4M
- Sep 2014Seed—
#12
Seed · Chiyoda City, Tokyo · founded 2018$11.5Mraised▾
Provider of programming learning platform. It enables users to learn Ruby, PHP, Python, and more. It offers online courses and learning materials.
- Jun 2022Seed$11.1M
- Sep 2019Seed$366.3K
Funding & investor landscape
Notable founders
Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage
Share of EdTech coverage by sub-theme.
Regulatory-risk over time rising
Funding & growth over time
funding rising · growth rising
How research on Education Technology is moving in Japan
A read on the academic research around Education Technology — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 297 Japan-affiliated papers.
- Kyushu University19
- Kyoto University18
- Korea University18
- Asia University16
- Funai Electric10
- Generative grammar7
- Learning analytics5
- Reinforcement learning5
- Curriculum5
- CLARITY3
- Educational technology3→32
- Active learning (machine learning)1→15
- Relevance (law)1→9
- Mathematics education4→11
- Class (philosophy)1→7
- Educational technology9
- Corporate governance9
- Accountability8
- Adaptive learning8
- Learning analytics7
Where edtech is researched across Japan
Location clusters by institution affiliation — each city's volume, stance tone, and a quick read on its hot topic, what's advancing, the opening opportunity, and the main concern.
Who's filing edtech patents in Japan
Japan edtech patent filing is accelerating — 149 filings from 71 assignees (2018–2025), led by Ebara, SONY Group, NEC; annual filings 3→23.
- Ebara16
- SONY Group14
- NEC13
- SONY Europe11
- Fujitsu8
- Mitsubishi Electric8
- Fanuc7
- Panasonic IP MAN5
Common questions
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