Japan · updated 10 November 2026

Unicorns in Japan

4 private companies from Japan valued at $1bn or more, worth $7.3bn combined. 1 are AI companies.

  1. 1
    Preferred Networks logo
    Preferred NetworksDeep learning research and custom chips.Tokyo$3.3bn
  2. 2
    SmartHR logo
    SmartHRJapanese cloud human resources software company based in Minato, Tokyo.Minato$1.6bn
  3. 3
    Spiber logo
    SpiberBiotechnology. Valued at $1.22bn (September 2021).Tsuruoka$1.2bn
  4. 4
    SmartNews logo
    SmartNewsMedia. Valued at $1.1bn (August 2019).Tokyo$1.1bn

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