Since our founding in September 2016,
for Startups, Inc. has been driven by a singular mission:
to create globally competitive industries, companies,
services, and talent that power Japan's growth.
Guided by our vision of "for Startups,"
we develop businesses that support high-growth industries.
Through talent solutions (Human Capital),
exit support (M&A advisory), and Hybrid Capital that recycles value
into further financial support—all to build a thriving startup ecosystem.
Since our founding in 2016, for Startups, Inc. has built a Growth Industry Support Platform centered on talent solutions for startups. We offer a comprehensive suite of services that empower startups and innovators—spanning talent solutions, exit support, funding, proprietary data, and community building.

Specialized talent solutions for startups and growth industries. Scaling companies through executive hiring, VC partnerships, and strategic consulting.

Advise startups on strategic M&A, guiding exit strategies and inorganic growth through roll-ups.
Fuel startup growth through hybrid capital investment, pairing strategic talent acquisition with direct equity funding.

One of Japan’s largest information platforms dedicated to high-growth industries.
Unlocking startup and investor data to drive collaboration, funding, and M&A.

Partner with government, academia and industry leaders to co-create startup programs that spark innovation.

Host GRIC—Japan’s largest conference for growth industries. convening 10,000+ founders, investors, and enterprise leaders for co-creation.