Top Startup Exits in Japan for 2024

In Japan, we rank 10 startup exits based on an algorithm that considers factors such as total investment, quarterly employee count, and website traffic. Startup exits in Japan are exceeding the performance of their global counterparts.

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Top Startup Exits in Japan for 2024

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LINE is the fastest growing mobile messenger app in the world, bringing users closer to their friends and loved ones. Enjoy free messages, voice calls, and video calls anytime, anywhere. LINE is available on smartphones, including iPhones and Android devices, and also PCs and Macs.

Industry:
Social & Leisure
Subindustry:
Social Media

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Mercari is a community shopping app provides buying and selling.

Industry:
Ecommerce & Retail
Subindustry:
Ecommerce

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Total amount:10

Largest Startup Exits in Japan by Funding

The top three largest startup exits in Japan have raised total funding of more than USD 6.15B. Among the top three funded exits, the most popular industry, based on total funding, is Fintech.

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Paidy is a software platform that allows consumers to buy online without a credit card or pre-registration.

Industry:
Fintech
Subindustry:
Financial Services

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Mynet offers community games to the Japanese and Asian markets.

Industry:
Software & Data
Subindustry:
Enterprise Technology

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Top Hiring Startup Exits in Japan by Employee Size

The top three hiring startup exits in Japan have an average employee size that is larger than to the global average. Among these, the Social & Leisure industry features the startup exit with the largest workforce.

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LINE develops calling and messaging applications for mobile phones in Japan and internationally.

Industry:
Software & Data
Subindustry:
Apps

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Mynet offers community games to the Japanese and Asian markets.

Industry:
Software & Data
Subindustry:
Enterprise Technology

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Money Forward provides online personal accounting solutions that enable individuals to better manage their daily expenses.

Industry:
Fintech
Subindustry:
Fintech-Other

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Line
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LINE is the fastest growing mobile messenger app in the world, bringing users closer to their friends and loved ones. Enjoy free messages, voice calls, and video calls anytime, anywhere. LINE is available on smartphones, including iPhones and Android devices, and also PCs and Macs.

Industry:
Social & Leisure
Subindustry:
Social Media

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Regional Rank (East Asia)

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Total amount:10

Explore the Startup Ecosystem of Japan

Population

(Japan)

124.3 Million

Regional Rank

(East Asia)

3rd

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Global Rank

(WorldWide)

21st

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