Japanese Investors Pivot to European Tech Startups Amid Domestic Ecosystem Challenges
Japanese capital is flooding into European tech startups as investors seek成熟的投资环境 over their nascent domestic ecosystem. Over €33 billion in Japanese-linked funding has entered Europe since 2019, with 70% of 2024's €3.5 billion total targeting DEEP tech and AI sectors—double the previous year's allocation.
The EU-Japan trade deal has accelerated this capital migration, with NordicNinjaVC and Dealroom.co data revealing Europe's emergence as a preferred alternative to Silicon Valley for Japanese investment corporations. This tectonic shift highlights Europe's growing appeal as a stable breeding ground for scalable innovation.