Japan Archives - FinSMEs

Dentsu Group Acquires Shift7 Digital

Dentsu Group Inc. (Tokyo: 4324; ISIN: JP3551520004) acquired Shift7 Digital, a B2B experience and commerce agency focused on improving digital experience for manufacturers and distributors.

Astroscale Raises Over USD$76M in Series G Funding

Astroscale, a Tokyo, Japan-based company which specializes in satellite servicing and long-term sustainability across orbits, raised over USD$76M in Series G funding.

Techtouch Announces JPY 1.78 Billion Funding Round

Techtouch, a Tokyo, Japan-based local provider of digital adoption platforms, raised JPY 1.78Billion funding.

AI Capital Invests in Global Hands-On VC’s Fund I

Alternative Capital Investment Limited has made capital commitment to Tokyo, Japan based GHOVC Fund I Investment Limited Partnership that is managed by Global Hands-On VC Kabushiki Kaisha.

Terra Drone Raises $14M in Funding

Terra Drone Corporation, a Tokyo, Japan-based drone and Urban Air Mobility (UAM) technology provider, raised $14M in funding.

Sony Ventures Corporation Closes Sony Innovation Fund 3, at 26.5 Billion Yen

Sony Ventures Corporation, the Tokyo, Japan-based wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation (Sony Group), closed “Sony Innovation Fund 3 L.P.” (SIF3), with total of 26.5 billion yen.

Prenetics Acquires ACT Genomics

Prenetics Global Limited (NASDAQ: PRE), a Hong Kong-based genomic and diagnostic testing company, is to acquire ACT Genomics, an Asia-based genomics company specializing in precision oncology.

BRV Capital Launches Mobility Fund I

BRV Capital, the global tech-focused growth equity arm of BlueRun Ventures, launched its Mobility Fund I.

Ubie Raises 19M; Closes $45M Series C Funding

Ubie, Inc., a Tokyo, Japan-based healthcare startup, raised additional $19m and closed its Series C round at $45m.

Global Hands-On VC Launches Fund I

Global Hands-On VC (GHOVC), a Tokyo, Japan- and Palo Alto, CA-based venture capital firm, completed a 5 billion yen first-close toward a 15 billion yen fund.

NEC Orchestrating Future Fund Closes At US$140M

NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701), a Tokyo, Japan-based firm focused on IT and network technologies, closed its NEC Orchestrating Future Fund, at US$140M.

Accenture to Acquire Albert

Accenture (NSE: ACN) is to acquire Japanese data science company Albert, Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market, Securities Code: 3906), after completing a tender offer.