Top 20 Wine and Spirits Startup Investors in Japan (August 2026)

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• Welyco — Welyco is an information technology company.We operate smart restaurant "solto". Utilize IT to realize efficient and diverse restaurant management.
• Toranotec — TORANOTEC CORPORATION aims to create a world where investment is familiar to everyone by realizing "from consumption to investment" through the services of asset management subsidiaries , utilizing advanced technology.
• Zeal Boxing Fitness — Zeal Boxing Fitness combines power of sports with the power of technology to provide a service that allows to enjoy fitness.

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• bellFace — bellFace is an InsideSales System specialized targetted for Business to business sales customer support.No log in, no installation required. No matter where you are, it connects in 5 seconds becacuse it operates in the browser (patented). The audio system is connected through the telephone lines, there is no interruption like with Web meetingsystems. bellFace which is specific to sales, comes with document sharing and script function, so your experience is just like face to face communication . It is also suited for inside sales.
• WineBank — "WineBank" is a real-time online wine management and investment solution that we offer. In addition to operating a restaurant, it runs a sales company for food, drink, and other items.
• Mourning Clothes Rescue — Mourning Clothes Rescue operates a specialized clothing rental model utilizing automated, 24-hour unmanned storefronts. Users complete reservations and payments through smartphones to instantly access physical retail outlets via smart locks. This continuous availability solves the immediate challenge of acquiring formal attire on short noticeduring unexpected bereavement. By removing traditional staff overhead, the system passes cost efficiencies to consumers while providing private, on-site fitting options and long-term rental periods.

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• Mokable — MOKABLE is a startup introducing a new concept called "eating coffee," aiming to let consumers fully enjoy the flavor of carefully grown coffee beans. Their product uses finely ground whole coffee beans to enhance and maximize the rich aroma and taste of the coffee.
• Nourished — At Nourished we create innovative. personalised nutrition stacks that are truly unique to you. Vegan, waste-free and always made to order.
• EF Polymer — EF Polymer Private Limited providing 100% Organic and fully Biodegradable Super Absorbent Polymer cum Fertilizer to reduce Water and Fertilizer requirement for your plant. Let's grow organically.

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• Qihe Biotech — Qihe Biotech develops novel genome editing technologies with an emphasis on making them autonomous and programmable.
• Xige Guanlan Group — Xige Guanlan Group is a manufacturer of Chinese vine bottles.
• Shihang Intelligent — Shihang Intelligent is a company that creates water robots and intelligent unmanned equipment. It requires "the ability to fight in wartime and respond in emergencies, with a focus on independent research and development, production, and sales of water robots and intelligent unmanned equipment. The company focuses on surface/underwaterspecial operation robots and takes "being able to fight in wartime, respond in emergencies, and provide peacetime services"

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• POL — Make academia open & cool.
• Wakaze — Wakaze is a supplier of craft sake beer. They provide products that include beer, other alcoholic beverages, food products, snacks, and drinks. They provide products that are available for online shopping. An online inquiry form is available on the company's website.

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• Wakaze — Wakaze is a supplier of craft sake beer. They provide products that include beer, other alcoholic beverages, food products, snacks, and drinks. They provide products that are available for online shopping. An online inquiry form is available on the company's website.
• Cogsmart — Cogsmart provides services for brain function research and development. In hopes of helping prevent dementia and maintain and improve other cognitive functions, they manufacture and sell software for medical and healthcare devices.
• ElevationSpace — ElevationSpace offers high quality & well equipped workspaces giving tenants a nurturing environment .

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• SakeWiz — SakeWiz is an App to enjoy, buy and record sake located in Tokyo
• Fun — Fun is a sightseeing entertainment company that makes the world even more of a fun place.
• Tabinaka — Tabinaka is a Japanese booking & reservation platform for overseas tours and travel activities.

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• Now Do — Now Do provides online growth revolution platform.
• Wakaze — Wakaze is a supplier of craft sake beer. They provide products that include beer, other alcoholic beverages, food products, snacks, and drinks. They provide products that are available for online shopping. An online inquiry form is available on the company's website.
• Kitasanriku Factory — Kitasanriku Factory is a company that operates within the seafood and aquaculture industry. It specializes in the comprehensive production, processing, and distribution of a wide range of marine products. The company places a strong emphasis on the cultivation and handling of premium sea urchins, ensuring high-quality offerings for its customers.Through its commitment to excellence, Kitasanriku Factory aims to deliver the finest seafood products while promoting sustainable aquaculture practices.

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• Xige Guanlan Group — Xige Guanlan Group is a manufacturer of Chinese vine bottles.

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• SakeWiz — SakeWiz is an App to enjoy, buy and record sake located in Tokyo

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• Enechain — enechain provides liquidity in Japan’s energy market by brokering OTC transactions of energy.
• Stock — Stock develops products that relieve the stress of sharing information from teams around the world.
• Overflow — OVERFLOW provides consulting and recruitment services.

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• Parallel — Parallel is the hangout app where you can enjoy games, videos, music, and more with friends.
• Blue Laser Fusion — Blue Laser Fusion is a commercial fusion company. Blue Laser Fusion is a laser startup to commercialize laser fusion by inventing its own laser and fusion reactor.
• Nanofiber Quantum Technologies — Discover how NanoQT builds the foundation for scalable quantum computing with nanofiber cavity-QED technology and high-fidelity quantum connectivity.

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• FromTo — FromToA is a digital platform for creating partnerships between local governments and startups
• Wakaze — Wakaze is a supplier of craft sake beer. They provide products that include beer, other alcoholic beverages, food products, snacks, and drinks. They provide products that are available for online shopping. An online inquiry form is available on the company's website.
• FLATBOYS — FLATBOYS specializes in planning, development and operation of internet business.

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• Outopia — Outopia was established in China by a team of trail running champions and seasoned professionals from international luxury and sports brands. We create products that are engineered for performance and thoughtfully designed. Our goal: to enable meaningful experiences that transcend the gear itself.
• ANYCUBIC — For Freedom To Make
• Shangbai Global — Shangbai Global specializes in cross-border e-commerce for products like bed sheets, duvet covers, pillowcases, blankets, and cushions.

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• LQUOM — QWAVE offers cryptography communication technology.
• Atom — Atom is a humanoid robot built platform. Its bipedal, dual-armed robots are designed not just as industrial tools but as collaborators that expand human capability. By combining advanced Physical AI—environmental perception, judgment, and action planning—with robust robotic hardware, Atom is creating adaptive agents capable of working acrossdiverse settings to augment or, where appropriate, replace human labor. The company positions these robots as a next step in societal evolution: a new class of machines that learn and behave in human-like ways to advance productivity, safety, and quality of life.
• Link Therapeutics — Link Therapeutics specializes in developing therapeutic methods for targeting autoantibodies and identifying pathogenic autoantibodies.

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• Foodcam — Foodcam aims to build a comprehensive overseas distribution infrastructure for Japanese food products, enabling manufacturers and suppliers to efficiently expand into international markets through streamlined logistics, supply chain management, and global distribution solutions.
• EUV Photon — EUV Photon is an irradiation services company that conducts processing, evaluation, and measurement of materials for EUV lights.
• 12 Pharmacy — 12 Pharmacy is a pharmaceutical company that specializes in manufacturing and providing medicines and services for veterinary hospitals.

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• Fragaria — Discover innovative farming practices and high-quality, year-round fruits in India with Fragaria's advanced agricultural technology.
• SPUN — The most reliable online visa platform in Indonesia with 24/7 dedicated assistance and money-back guarantee.
• Pruv Finance — The foundational layer for institutional-grade tokenization, bridging multichain ecosystems with DeFi-ready assets.

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• COELU — COELU wants to be at the forefront of organizations that decide to take on obstacles in order to become a "core of growth."
• Ixyas — Ixyas offers internet service planning, operation, marketing support, and sales services.
• CAN EAT — CAN EAT is an information-intensive web service that can be expected to prevent allergic accidents.

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• Pick You — Pick You offers a marketplace that facilitates seamless purchase of items directly from popular Instagram users.
• CareLink — CareLink is an app that connects people looking for one-time part-time work in nursing and welfare.
• Snack Technologies — Snack Technologies specializes in the development and operation of “SnaTech,” an innovative business support application designed for snack bars, helping operators streamline daily management, improve customer engagement, optimize inventory and sales tracking, and enhance overall business efficiency through digital solutions tailored to the foodand hospitality industry.

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• HOMMA — Inspired Modern Living. Homes to elevate healthy urban lifestyles. Design. Build. Technology.
• Unito — Unito is a hospitality firm that offers lodging and accommodation facilities.
• Amateras Space — Amateras Space is a startup driven by the mission to “expand the realm of human activity,” aiming to establish a next-generation spacesuit business by developing advanced, practical technologies that enable humans to work, explore, and thrive in space and other extreme environments.