The Startup Ecosystem of Tokyo-Yokohama Area

Tokyo-Yokohama Area has 1465 startups in our sample database which represents about 73% of Japan’s sampled startups. Tokyo-Yokohama Area is the highest-ranked startup ecosystem in Japan.

CITY RANKING

In 2023, the startup scene of Tokyo-Yokohama Area shows much promise after advancing in the Global Ecosystem Index by 1 spot.

National Ranking

1st
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In Japan

Regional Ranking

3rd
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In East Asia

Global Ranking

14th
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1
Worldwide

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The Startup Ecosystem in Tokyo

Our startup ecosystem map for Tokyo-Yokohama Area includes a sample of 1465 tech companies. We have identified as unicorns 4 startups that have passed the USD 1 billion valuations. Contributing to the vitality of this startup ecosystem are the 8 pantheon member entities. Get the Pro account for unrestricted insights on this ecosystem.

Global Rank

Tokyo-Yokohama Area is ranked within the top 20 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Tokyo-Yokohama Area’s startups excel particularly in Hardware & IoT where it ranks 7 and in Marketing & Sales, and Education. Find out more

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0.547
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Startups

Notable Startups in Tokyo
PayPay startup icon
PayPay
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freee
LINE Securities startup icon
LINE Securities

Startups

Successful Hardware & IoT startups in Tokyo
Ispace Technologies startup icon
Ispace Technologies
SoftBank Robotics Holdings startup icon
SoftBank Robotics Holdings
Synspective startup icon
Synspective

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Hardware & IoT icon
Hardware & IoT
#7 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 357 startups for Hardware & IoT.

Marketing & Sales icon
Marketing & Sales
#7 worldwide

The Marketing & Sales industry in Tokyo-Yokohama Area is ranked 7 globally. There are 113 startups for Marketing & Sales on our sample database and map.

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Education
#11 worldwide

Education is ranked 11th in the world. Our database contains 108 startups for this industry.

ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join Tokyo's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Tokyo-Yokohama Area there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Hardware & IoT, Marketing & Sales, Education. These three industries represent about 39% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Tokyo-Yokohama Area.

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Regional Rank

Overview

Tokyo-Yokohama Area is Japan's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 3rd in East Asia. With a population of undefined, Tokyo-Yokohama Area is ranked 14th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including PayPay and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as Rakuten and Shiroyama Trust Tower.

ECOSYSTEM
Startup Infrastructure in Tokyo
With a large variety of initiatives, Tokyo-Yokohama Area's startup ecosystem stands out from other cities in East Asia. Tokyo-Yokohama Area offers a number of funding opportunities for entrepreneurs and startups. Below is a list of Tokyo-Yokohama Area's most prominent support initiatives:

Accelerators

LIP. Yokohama (Life Innovation Platform Yokohama) startup icon

LIP. Yokohama (Life Innovation Platform Yokohama)

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EMURGO

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01booster

Coworking Spaces

Ark Hills South startup icon

Ark Hills South

Jimbocho startup icon

Jimbocho

Link Square Shinjuku startup icon

Link Square Shinjuku

Organizations

Keio University, Hiyoshi Campus startup icon

Keio University, Hiyoshi Campus

RIKEN Yokohama Campus startup icon

RIKEN Yokohama Campus

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Kanagawa University

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