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Futuristic cityscape with autonomous robotaxis and holographic financial displays, representing Go Inc.'s expansion and acquisition plans after its Japan IPO.
Funding

Go Eyes Robotaxis and Acquisitions Following Japan IPO

Go Inc.'s debut on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market saw its shares gain up to 21% on June 16, 2026, according to Tech Times . This strong market entry raised ¥88.6 billion (approximately $553 mi

Marcus Havel·June 20, 2026
Diverse entrepreneurs collaborating in a futuristic Tokyo cityscape, analyzing growth charts and Japanese market data.
Startups

7 Essential Startup Strategies for Japanese Market Success

Despite being the world's third-largest economy, 70% of foreign startups entering Japan either fail or significantly underperform within their first three years.

Marcus Havel·May 4, 2026
A state-of-the-art quantum computer with glowing components, representing Japan's first enterprise quantum system at TOYO Corporation.
Enterprise

TOYO Corporation to deploy Japan's first enterprise quantum computer

By the end of 2026, TOYO Corporation will house Japan's first enterprise quantum computer, a 20-qubit system from IQM.

Priya Sen·April 27, 2026
Abstract AI entities representing NEC and Anthropic shaking hands, symbolizing their partnership to advance enterprise AI in Japan with a Tokyo cityscape in the background.
Enterprise

NEC partners with Anthropic to advance enterprise AI in Japan

NEC plans to introduce Anthropic's Claude AI to approximately 30,000 of its employees globally.

Daniel Cross·April 23, 2026