Techstars Tokyo Accelerator
This sector-agnostic program is committed to advancing world-class startups from Japan and abroad focused on emerging technologies across industries. The Techstars Tokyo accelerator is powered by Mitsui Fudosan and JETRO Startup, in cooperation with the Cabinet Office, Ministry of the Economy, Trade and Industry, and Tokyo Metropolitan Government. Techstars Tokyoは三井不動産とジェトロ、そして内閣府、経済産業省及び東京都の協力のもと実施されます。本プログラムはセクターに関わらずお申込みいただけます。業界また国籍を問わず世界トップクラスの起業家をサポートいたします。
Fueling the Japanese Startup Ecosystem
Tokyo is one of the world's largest and most dynamic markets, offering a gateway to Japan, Asia, and global growth. The Techstars Tokyo Accelerator helps ambitious founders scale beyond borders by providing the mentorship, network, and resources needed to accelerate their next stage of growth. Powered by Mitsui Fudosan and JETRO Startup, in cooperation with the Cabinet Office, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, this intensive three-month program is designed to be a catalyst for your business. Whether you're expanding into Japan, growing internationally, or preparing for your next funding round, you'll gain direct access to world-class mentors, investors, corporate partners, and the broader Techstars global network. Techstars Tokyo is especially interested in startups in deep tech, fintech, clean tech, and climate tech, while welcoming high-potential emerging technology companies from all sectors.
The Techstars Tokyo Accelerator Community
The partners, current founders, and alumni powering Techstars Tokyo Accelerator.
In The News
- Asia Biz Today: a16z’s Guido Appenzeller and Techstars Tokyo's Yuki Shirato take the stage at SusHi Tech Tokyo to outline Japan’s massive opportunity: leading the global 'Physical AI' revolution
- The Bridge: グローバル・ブレインは11日、世界最大級のアクセラレーターでありシード向けスタートアップ投資機関である Techstars と、包括的な戦略提携を締結したことを発表する。両社は共同で目標運用総額2億米ドル（約300億円）
- JETRO: 「ジェトロ対日投資報告2025」対日直接投資残高は着実に伸長、政府は2030年目標を120兆円に引き上げ
- 31 Ventures: 採択率1%未満の精鋭12社はいかに飛躍したか？Techstars Tokyo Demo Day 2025を完全レポート
- JETRO: Techstars Tokyo Opens Applications for 2nd Class →
- Taiwan Plus: AI Boom: Fuel for Progress or Shadow Over Innovation? →
- Nikkei: U.S. startup investor Techstars debuts Japan accelerator program →
- 31 Ventures: 世界最大級のアクセラレーションプログラム「Techstars Tokyo」開幕！ →
- Bridge: AI×3D制作プラットフォーム「AssetHub」シードで約3億円調達 →
- Forbes Japan: 「マイクロVCの勃興」シリコンバレーで広がるベンチャー投資の民主化 →
- Nikkei: 米テックスターズ、日本向け起業支援で12社を選出 →
- NHK: 「東京はダイヤの原石」海外投資家が熱視線 →
Deal Terms
Techstars Tokyo Accelerator offers founders a standard deal specific to the Japanese market. The investment offer of $120,000 consists of $100,000* through an uncapped MFN Safe (or J-KISS) and $20,000 via a post-money Convertible Equity Agreement (CEA), and all the benefits of Techstars’ mentorship-driven accelerator, perks, and network. In exchange, the total equity Techstars receives will be 5% of the company in common stock plus the future value of the $100,000 uncapped MFN Safe.
Why the Amount is Different from Techstars Investment Terms
Techstars' accelerator investment offer is regionally specific and carefully designed to be appropriate and competitive for the Japanese market. We understand that startup ecosystems vary significantly across different regions, with unique funding environments and growth trajectories. Our goal is to offer terms that are fair, transparent and aligned with regional market standards, providing founders with the capital they need while positioning them for future funding success in the local ecosystem.
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