Japan’s €20B bet on European climate and deep tech: ‘This isn’t capital tourism’
9 Nov 2025
20:35
Japanese venture capital is quietly reshaping Europe’s climate and deep tech scene – with over $20 billion invested since 2019.
We spoke to Tomosaku Sohara, co-founder and managing partner at NordicNinja, which just released a new report on Japan-backed dealflow in Europe.
Here’s a look at:
– The most promising impact startups with Japanese backing
– The biggest exits to date
– And what Japan’s investors really want from European founders
We spoke to Tomosaku Sohara, co-founder and managing partner at NordicNinja, which just released a new report on Japan-backed dealflow in Europe.
Here’s a look at:
– The most promising impact startups with Japanese backing
– The biggest exits to date
– And what Japan’s investors really want from European founders