Investor Relations & Capital Introduction in Fukuoka

Fukuoka is the largest city on Japan's southern island of Kyushu and the country's most startup-friendly city. For founders in software, gaming, consumer technology and semiconductors, it offers government support for startups, a young population and close links to Korea and China.

Why Fukuoka Matters for Capital Raising

Fukuoka was designated a national strategic special zone for startups in 2014, and introduced startup visas and support programmes to attract founders from Japan and abroad.

Fukuoka Growth Next, a startup hub in a converted school, supports local companies, and the city has a strong gaming and software community.

Kyushu University, founded in 1911, supplies talent, and Kyushu is becoming a major semiconductor region with new chip investments.

What Fukuoka Investors Examine

Investors examine product-market fit in Japan and plans to scale nationally and across Asia.

For software and consumer businesses, unit economics and team quality receive detailed attention.

Engagement and Access

GCN connects founders with Fukuoka angel investors, regional funds and the Tokyo investor community through conference programming and private sessions across Japan and Asia.

Sectors where we see consistent Fukuoka interest include software and SaaS, gaming, consumer technology, semiconductors and tourism.

Partner with Global Capital Network

Whether you are raising into Fukuoka or allocating from it, our team can discuss how our investor relations infrastructure applies to your objectives.