Radar · Retail in Tokyo
Best Retail Companies in Tokyo, Japan
The 400 best Retail companies in Tokyo, Japan in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Mercari.
By Sweetie IyerMarkets & Momentum
400companies tracked
$1.3Bdisclosed funding
1unicorns
137have raised
Ranked: Best Retail companies in Tokyo
| # | Company | App-install YoY | Disclosed funding | Last round | Founder | Tech stack | Web popularity | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KAUCHE App-based community platform for multi-category products | +79% | $24M | 11 mo ago | Kempei Monna Founder & CEO | NotionSuper BuilderCart Functionality+16 | Top 50k | 2 patents Collaborative e‑commerce transaction platform enabling joint purchasing and support services. | 1 award |
| 2 | Notta AI-powered transcription and meeting notetaker platform | +71% | $10M | 6 mo ago | James Jason Founder & CEO | SentryUnbounceApple Sign-in+34 | Top 50k | — | — |
| 3 | Nailie App-based platform to book manicure services | +41% | $5M | 23 mo ago | Kengo Asakura CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+25 | Top 5M | — | — |
| 4 | Mercari 🦄 Online marketplace platform for used multi-category products | +9% | $114M | 68 mo ago | John Lagerling Chief Executive Officer | SentryZendeskApple iCloud Mail+45 | Top 5k | 59 patents Advanced sensor hardware and data-processing platforms for e‑commerce and logistics solutions. | — |
| 5 | SocialGood App-based platform offering membership-based crypto cashback for online shopping | — | $14M | 5 mo ago | — | Node.jsFacebook LoginApple Sign-in+19 | Top 1M | 15 patents Patents concentrated in computing, sensing & instrumentation | — |
| 6 | Anique Online platform that provides information on special goods sold & art exhibitions | — | $8M | 3 mo ago | — | Cart FunctionalityShopifySearchanise+32 | Top 1M | — | — |
| 7 | Pan For You Provides delivery of handmade bread made by craftsmen for offices | — | $5M | 2 mo ago | Yano Kenta CEO & President | STUDIOFirebaseNode.js+21 | Top 10M | — | — |
| 8 | Synflux Company developing sustainable fashion with the help of digital technology | — | $5M | 5 mo ago | Kazuya Kawasaki CEO | — | — | 3 patents Data-driven food processing control and recipe pattern generation systems | — |
| 9 | MOON-X Company offering a range of services including business strategy, design, and support | — | $75M | 20 mo ago | Masashi Enya Co-founder CTO | STUDIOApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+14 | Top 10M | — | — |
| 10 | SORABITO Online rental platform for the construction equipment and machinery | — | $17M | 13 mo ago | Kazuaki Hakata CEO & President | WordPressMySQLPHP+19 | Top 5M | — | — |
| 11 | ROMS Provider of retailer and retail chain services | — | $9M | 9 mo ago | — | STUDIOFirebaseNode.js+21 | Top 10M | 7 patents Automated logistics and warehouse management, including sorting and distribution systems | 1 launch |
| 12 | Catlog Developer of a wearable device and service for cat health monitoring | — | $17M | 15 mo ago | — | Cart FunctionalitySentryPHP+22 | Top 1M | — | — |
| 13 | SUPER STUDIO Provider of software development and UI design services | — | $12M | 13 mo ago | Tsutomu Mano Co-Founder | TypeScriptGraphQLNode.js+19 | Top 5M | — | — |
| 14 | KINS Internet-first brand offering multi-category organic beauty care products | — | $11M | 14 mo ago | — | EcForceCart FunctionalitySentry+37 | Top 1M | 6 patents Probiotic viability regulation and gut biomarker diagnostic/therapeutic methods | — |
| 15 | Giftmall Online e-commerce marketplace platform specializing in gift experiences | — | $27M | 19 mo ago | Masahiro Fujita CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+14 | Top 5M | — | — |
| 16 | Linkage Global Cross-border transaction facilitation company, providing integrated e-commerce solutions | — | $4M | 11 mo ago | Zhihua Wu CEO | Vue.jsTengineLodash+3 | Top 50M | — | — |
| 17 | V-Sync Developer of IoT-enabled vending machines and smart retail solutions | — | $3M | 11 mo ago | Takaya Ibe CEO & President | — | — | 40 patents Automated retail and vending systems for unmanned product delivery and sales | — |
| 18 | CLAS Online subscription-based platform for household items | — | $3M | 13 mo ago | Hirotake Kubo Founder & President | YouTubeAmazon Web ServicesCloudflare+26 | Top 500k | — | — |
| 19 | Qlay Technologies Generative AI tool to support product planning and development | — | $1M | 10 mo ago | Tokumasa Yamashita Co-Founder & COO | Node.jsRadix UITailwind CSS+20 | Top 10M | — | — |
| 20 | Trusthub Online marketplace platform for trading card collectibles | — | $12M | 20 mo ago | Shinya Yajima Co-Founder & COO | STUDIOFirebaseNode.js+13 | Top 50M | — | — |
| 21 | TANP Online retailer of multi-category gift products | — | $8M | 20 mo ago | Takuyasu Saito CEO | Cart FunctionalityApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+26 | Top 100k | — | — |
| 22 | Recustomer Provider of platform optimizing post-purchase customer experience for e-commerce businesses | — | $6M | 20 mo ago | Yasuhiro Shibata CEO | HubSpot CMS HubTailwind CSSGSAP+20 | Top 5M | — | — |
| 23 | TENT Provider of e-commerce support services | — | $5M | 23 mo ago | Motoomi Matsuda CEO | — | — | — | — |
| 24 | Pick U Online marketplace offering second-hand fashion products | — | $923K | 14 mo ago | Kota Kawaii Co-Founder | Cart FunctionalityShopifyAnimate.css+16 | Top 1M | — | — |
| 25 | AnyMind Group Provider of e-commerce, marketing, and manufacturing platforms | — | $92M | 46 mo ago | Kosuke Sogo CEO | STUDIOApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+20 | Top 1M | — | — |
| 26 | TechMagic Developer of AI-based food cooking robots | — | $17M | 26 mo ago | Yuji Shiraki Founder & CEO | WordPressApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+32 | Top 5M | 72 patents Automated food portioning, ingredient supply, and cooking equipment for commercial kitchens | 1 expansion |
| 27 | iiba Online discovery platform for finding kid-friendly places | — | $547K | 14 mo ago | Aizawa Naicai CEO | STUDIOFirebaseNode.js+8 | Top 10M | — | — |
| 28 | STYLY Provider of a platform for creating and distributing digital content | — | $8M | 26 mo ago | Masahiro Yamaguchi Founder & CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+22 | Top 10M | — | 2 launchs · 1 partnership · 1 award |
| 29 | comvey Provider of reusable share bags for online stores | — | $657K | 18 mo ago | Shingo Kajita CEO | ReactReact RouterRemix+4 | Top 50M | — | — |
| 30 | YourTrade Provider of business support services for cross-border e-commerce | — | $692K | 19 mo ago | Hiroto Yanagisawa Founder & CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+15 | Top 50M | — | — |
| 31 | Biophilia Internet first brand offering pet food products | — | $7M | 28 mo ago | Hiroyuki Yahagi Co-Founder | WordPressMySQLPHP+15 | Top 5M | — | — |
| 32 | Solairo Web-based customer service to help clients online | — | $58M | 60 mo ago | Hiromi Nakajima CEO | STUDIOFirebaseNode.js+11 | Top 50M | — | — |
| 33 | SNKRDUNK Online marketplace offering second hand sneakers | — | $54M | 54 mo ago | Yuta Uchiyama CEO | Cart FunctionalitySentryFacebook Login+31 | Top 10k | — | — |
| 34 | BONX Provider of communication earplugs | — | $15M | 36 mo ago | Takahiro Miyasaka CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+11 | Top 5M | 20 patents Group calling and mobile communication system integration for enhanced multi‑party telecom services | — |
| 35 | STORES Provider of omnichannel software solutions for in-store retail businesses | — | $75M | 70 mo ago | Yusuke Sato CEO | WebflowApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+17 | Top 5M | — | — |
| 36 | goooods Online B2B marketplace offering multi-category products | — | $4M | 26 mo ago | Louis Nonouchi Co-Founder | Node.jsChakra UIReact+21 | Top 1M | — | — |
| 37 | Inagora Cross-border e-commerce mobile platform | — | $105M | 102 mo ago | Minako Yamamoto Co-Founder | WordPressMySQLPHP+33 | Top 10M | — | — |
| 38 | Our Value Operator of platforms for luxury goods appraisal, shopping, and CRM | — | $3M | 26 mo ago | Tomoaki Aratsu CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+23 | Top 10M | — | — |
| 39 | Vivid Garden Provider of an online platform connecting consumers directly with producers | — | $15M | 40 mo ago | Rina Akimoto CEO | microCMSYouTubeReact+14 | Top 10M | — | — |
| 40 | Reboot Provider of offering devices | — | $746K | 23 mo ago | Liu Philip Co-Founder & CEO | TurbopackSentryZendesk+19 | Top 5M | — | — |
| 41 | Foodison Online platform to procure seafood for restaurants | — | $81M | 126 mo ago | Toru Yamamoto Founder & CEO | STUDIOApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+18 | Top 10M | — | — |
| 42 | Sixty Percent Online retailer offering multi-category fashion products for men & women | — | $3M | 28 mo ago | — | Cart FunctionalityShopifySentry+21 | Top 1M | — | — |
| 43 | FakeBusters Provider of e-commerce support services to sneaker industry | — | $5M | 33 mo ago | Yoshio A CEO | BootstrapAmazon Web ServicesSwiper+17 | Top 5M | — | — |
| 44 | Fez Provider of retail data platform and related solutions. | — | $12M | 43 mo ago | Junpei Itami Founder & Director | SalesforceMathJaxGSAP+18 | Top 5M | — | — |
| 45 | User Like Wholesaler of decorating flowers | — | $18M | 53 mo ago | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+13 | Top 10M | — | — |
| 46 | BASE Provider of tools enabling individuals and small teams to create online stores | — | $33M | 101 mo ago | Kazuma Ieiri Co-Founder | Amazon WebstoreSTUDIOFirebase+25 | Top 50k | — | — |
| 47 | Bulk Homm Internet first brand offering natural skincare products | — | $21M | 69 mo ago | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+17 | Top 1M | — | — |
| 48 | Good Vibes Only Provider of marketing services | — | $6M | 40 mo ago | Takashi Noda CEO | — | — | — | — |
| 49 | Orosy Online marketplace platform offering multi-category products | — | $2M | 27 mo ago | — | — | — | — | — |
| 50 | RoomClip App-based community platform for home interior content sharing | — | $18M | 69 mo ago | — | Cart FunctionalitySentryZendesk+18 | Top 50k | — | — |
Top 12 Retail companies in Tokyo
#1
Series B · Chiyoda City, Tokyo · founded 2018 · 45 employees$14.2Mraised▾
Series B · Chiyoda City, Tokyo · founded 2018 · 45 employees
App-based platform offering membership-based crypto cashback for online shopping. It allows users to different categories of products across fashion, beauty, home improvement, lifestyle, and more from different brands and ecommerce websites. It enables allows users to earn SG through shopping, staking, and gifts.
Funding rounds
- Dec 2025Conventional Debt—
- Dec 2025Series B$5.6M
- Mar 2022Series A$14.2M
Investors
Miyako Capital, i-nest capital
Tech stack
AdjustAmazon SesAmazon Web ServicesApple Sign-InClevertapCloudflare
#2
Series B · Shibuya, Tokyo · founded 2019 · 12 employees$8.4Mraised▾
Series B · Shibuya, Tokyo · founded 2019 · 12 employees
Online platform that provides information on special goods sold & art exhibitions. It delivers artwork such as anime, manga, and games to art lovers. Users can connect with artwork by engraving their names onto their favorite artworks with the creator, as well as, they can order artworks from the platform.
Funding rounds
- Feb 2026Series B$8.4M
Investors
Global Brain, Marui Group, Takanawa Gateway Global Interest Investment, Canon Marketing Japan MIRAI Fund, W inc
Tech stack
All In One SeoAmerican ExpressApolloApple PayBootstrapCart Functionality
#3
Series B · Chuo City, Tokyo · founded 2017 · 30 employees$4.7Mraised▾
Series B · Chuo City, Tokyo · founded 2017 · 30 employees
Pan For You specializes in providing delivery of handmade bread made by craftsmen for offices. It offers up to 8 different types of bread from different locations on a monthly basis. Offerings include bread such as low sugar cheese, sagle fruy, cheese bagels, cinnamon roll, croissant, wasabi france, and brioche square.
Funding rounds
- Apr 2026Seed—
- Jun 2022Series B$4.7M
Founders & team
Investors
Shinhan GB Futureflow Investment, KIRIN HEALTH INNOVATION FUND, Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, FFG Venture Business Partners, Chugin Capital Partners, giftee
Tech stack
CloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCore-JsFacebook PixelFirebaseFont Awesome
#4
Series B · Tokyo, Tokyo · founded 2020 · 7 employees$10Mraised▾
Series B · Tokyo, Tokyo · founded 2020 · 7 employees
AI-powered transcription and meeting notetaker platform. The platform transcribes audio and video recordings, face-to-face meetings, and presentation demos in real-time. It offers transcription, speaker identification, and integration with video conferencing platforms.
LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 244 LinkedIn followers
Funding rounds
- Dec 2025Series B$15M
- May 2025Series A$6.8M
- Nov 2022Series A$10M
Founders & team
Investors
Linear Venture, SPARX Group, CDH Investments, PKSHA Technology, GL Ventures, Mizuho Financial Group
Tech stack
Alpine.JsAmazon CloudfrontAmazon S3Amazon SesAmazon Web ServicesAmerican Express
#5
Seed · Chuo, Tokyo · founded 2019$4.6Mraised▾
Seed · Chuo, Tokyo · founded 2019
Company developing sustainable fashion with the help of digital technology. The company has proprietary software that uses machine-learning algorithm to create fashion patterns. It also digitizes traditional production techniques to make ethical fashion products.
Funding rounds
- Jan 2026Seed$1.7M
- Oct 2025Seed$1.7M
- Jan 2023Seed—
- Dec 2022Seed$1.2M
Founders & team
Investors
GOLDWIN, RIMIX, mint, MTG Ventures, coconala, Kyoto Art
#6
Series C · Shibuya, Tokyo · founded 2020$23.7Mraised▾
Series C · Shibuya, Tokyo · founded 2020
App-based community platform for multi-category products. It offers deals on different products, including food, daily necessities, beauty products, home appliances, and more. The app enables users to create a group with friends & family to share products and create a share buying group. The mobile application is available for Android and iOS users.
LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 255 LinkedIn followers
Hiring: 2 hiring posts in 12 mo (public) · hiring: :
Activity: 3 awards announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Jun 2025Series C$31.3M
- Jun 2022Series B$16.3M
Founders & team
Investors
Sony Innovation Fund, Mobile Internet Capital, Dentsu Ventures, Delight Ventures, SBI Mutual Fund, Global Brain
Tech stack
Apple Icloud MailCart FunctionalityCloudflareCloudflare Browser InsightsCloudinaryFirebase
#7
Series C · Tokyo, Tokyo · founded 2019 · 18 employees$75.4Mraised▾
Series C · Tokyo, Tokyo · founded 2019 · 18 employees
Company offering a range of services including business strategy, design, and support. It offers strategic business solutions, design, and support services to brands and individuals, providing optimized growth strategies.
LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 244 LinkedIn followers
Activity: 1 awards · 1 expansions announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Oct 2024Series C$51.2M
- Dec 2022Conventional Debt—
- Dec 2022Series B$8.7M
- Sep 2022Series B$10.5M
Founders & team
Investors
Nihon M & A Center, Japan Post Capital, Pavilion Capital Partners, SBI Investment, Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, SMBC Venture Capital
Tech stack
Amazon Web ServicesApple Icloud MailFirebaseGoogle AnalyticsGoogle CloudGoogle Cloud Cdn
#8
Series A · Chuo City, Tokyo · founded 2014 · 13 employees$17.1Mraised▾
Series A · Chuo City, Tokyo · founded 2014 · 13 employees
Online rental platform for the construction equipment and machinery. It provides a cloud-based equipment rental app for the construction industry.
Funding rounds
- Apr 2025Series A$7.1M
- Sep 2023Conventional Debt$3.7M
- May 2019Series A$8.2M
- May 2018Series A$3.3M
Founders & team
Investors
GMO Venture Partners, JA Mitsui Leasing, OPT Ventures, SMBC Venture Capital, STRIVE, Sumitomo
Tech stack
All In One SeoAll In One Seo PackAmazon Web ServicesApache Http ServerContact Form 7Core-Js
#9
Series A · Shinagawa, Tokyo · founded 2019 · 32 employees$8.8Mraised▾
Series A · Shinagawa, Tokyo · founded 2019 · 32 employees
Provider of retailer and retail chain services
LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 406 LinkedIn followers
Activity: 1 product launches announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Sep 2025Venture Debt—
- Sep 2025Series A$8.8M
- Sep 2022Seed—
Investors
SEINO CVC, Spiral Capital, DNX Ventures, UTEC, Bricks Fund Tokyo, Monoful Venture Partners
Tech stack
CloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCore-JsFacebook PixelFirebaseGoogle Analytics
#10
Series B · Shibuya, Tokyo · founded 2018 · 30 employees$16.7Mraised▾
Series B · Shibuya, Tokyo · founded 2018 · 30 employees
Developer of a wearable device and service for cat health monitoring. The company provides a device that tracks activity and rest patterns. It also operates a web magazine with articles for cat owners. The company also has a version for dogs.
Funding rounds
- Feb 2025Series B$5.3M
- Apr 2022Series B$10.7M
- Apr 2021Series A$6M
- Apr 2021Conventional Debt—
Investors
Unicharm, MPower Partners, STRIVE, XTech Ventures, DG Ventures, Headline
Tech stack
A8.NetAmazon S3Amazon SesAmazon Web ServicesCart FunctionalityCloudflare
#11
Series A · Meguro City, Tokyo · founded 2014 · 238 employees$11.7Mraised▾
Series A · Meguro City, Tokyo · founded 2014 · 238 employees
Provider of software development and UI design services
Funding rounds
- May 2025Series A$11.7M
- Jun 2022Seed—
Founders & team
Investors
MUFG Innovation Partners, 31VENTURES, ALL STAR SAAS FUND, Kiraboshi Capital, Mitsui Fudosan, Global Brain
Tech stack
Amazon Web ServicesDocusignGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Font ApiGoogle Tag ManagerGoogle Workspace
#12
Series C · Meguro City, Tokyo · founded 2018 · 7 employees$11.4Mraised▾
Series C · Meguro City, Tokyo · founded 2018 · 7 employees
Internet-first brand offering multi-category organic beauty care products. The product catalog includes face masks, serums, moisturizers, shampoo, health supplements, and more. It also offers products on a subscription basis.
Funding rounds
- Apr 2025Series C—
- Jul 2024Series B$3.1M
- Apr 2024Series B—
- Oct 2023Series B—
Investors
Moriroku Holdings, Dai-Ichi Life, SMBC Venture Capital, Mizuho Capital, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Shizuoka Bank
Tech stack
AhoyAll In One SeoAmazon SesAmazon Web ServicesAnimate.CssBackbone.Js
Funding & investor landscape
$1.3Btotal disclosed funding
95companies funded
159disclosed rounds
1rounds last 90 days
Most active investors
Notable founders
Yano Kenta
CEO & President · Pan For You
James Jason
Founder & CEO · Notta
Kazuya Kawasaki
CEO · Synflux
Kempei Monna
Founder & CEO · KAUCHE
Masashi Enya
Co-founder CTO · MOON-X
Kazuaki Hakata
CEO & President · SORABITO
Takayuki Aoki
Chairman & CEO · SORABITO
Tsutomu Mano
Co-Founder · SUPER STUDIO
Murakami Koki
Co-Founder & CTO · SUPER STUDIO
Masahiro Fujita
CEO · Giftmall
Zhihua Wu
CEO · Linkage Global
Takaya Ibe
CEO & President · V-Sync
Prism market signals · Japan · country-scoped Prism corpus, 2,260,450 docs
Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage
Share of Retail coverage by sub-theme.
Regulatory-risk over time rising
Funding & growth over time
funding rising · growth rising
Common questions
How many Retail companies are there in Tokyo, Japan?
Radar tracks 400 indexable Retail companies headquartered in Tokyo, Japan that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Retail companies in Tokyo, Japan?
The Retail companies in Tokyo, Japan on this list have raised a combined $1.3B in disclosed equity funding across 95 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Retail company in Tokyo, Japan?
Mercari is the highest-funded Retail company in Tokyo, Japan, with $114.3M in disclosed equity funding.
How many Retail companies in Tokyo, Japan are funded?
95 of the 400 Retail companies in Tokyo, Japan on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Retail unicorns are there in Tokyo, Japan?
1 Retail company in Tokyo, Japan on this list is valued at $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in Tokyo, Japan Retail companies?
The most active investors in Tokyo, Japan Retail companies on this list include Global Brain, SBI Investment, Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, Nissay Capital, CyberAgent Capital.
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