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KEPPLE's Collaboration with Nikkei on Startup Rankings

On July 31, KEPPLE Inc. announced its partnership with the Nikkei Inc. to produce the "Fundraising Rankings for Domestic Startups in the First Half of 2025." This announcement highlights the significance of their collaboration in operating a comprehensive startup database.

In this study, the featured startups and the investors involved are listed in KEPPLE's database—KEPPLE DB—which allows for extensive analyses leveraging the rich data provided. This initiative aims to promote greater transparency and insight into the startup ecosystem, offering stakeholders invaluable metrics regarding the growth and funding of emerging companies.

The Impact of the Startup Rankings

The "2025 H1 Startup Fundraising Rankings" provides a critical view into the trends of fundraising activity within Japan's startup ecosystem. With an extensive collection of approximately 18,000 startup profiles and around 6,000 investor details within the KEPPLE DB, users can glean various analyses, including:

• - Domestic startup fundraising trends
• - Regional fundraising analysis
• - Trends in fundraising scale
• - Fundraising trends categorized by years since establishment
• - Estimations of company valuations
• - Employment figures and changes over time

These insights aim to support investors, venture capitalists, and companies looking to collaborate or invest in promising startups, ultimately contributing to a richer startup ecosystem.

KEPPLE's Growing Database and Services

In conjunction with its collaboration with the Nikkei Group, KEPPLE operates not only the KEPPLE DB but also integrates this data into other services such as the KEPPLE CRM, an unlisted stock management tool. This service links fundraising data with stock valuation services, thus enriching the functionalities offered to clients.

Furthermore, parts of the database are also available through Nikkei's business database platform, Nikkei Telecon, featuring comprehensive information on both the companies and their investors. An array of data is provided, including:

• - Company profiles
• - Business overviews
• - Executive information
• - Financial details

For investors, KEPPLE aggregates vital investment activity summaries and information regarding mergers and acquisitions, which assists in strategic planning and decision-making. These resources foster comprehensive support for both startups and investors.

KEPPLE's Mission to Create New Industries

KEPPLE, with its mission to "Create New Industries," is dedicated to enhancing the startup ecosystem. This commitment manifests in various services, including the startup media platform KEPPLE, which visualizes the startup ecosystem and disseminates valuable resources such as fundraising reports and event information.

Moreover, KEPPLE provides a free application for smartphone users, enabling them to manage unlisted stock information effectively, allowing for the seamless creation, management, and sharing of investment portfolios.

The company's CRMs facilitate the management of all information related to investment activities, ranging from sourcing to reporting, significantly enhancing workflow efficiency and decision-making processes within venture investments.

KEPPLE continues to expand its reach and influence within the global startup community, including support for accelerators aimed at promoting collaboration between Japanese companies and international startups. Their dedication to innovation and entrepreneurship is evident in initiatives like the Climate Tech Consortium, which accelerates new business ventures focusing on decarbonization efforts.

In conclusion, KEPPLE's collaboration with Nikkei marks a significant stride towards improving the visibility and support of Japan’s startup ecosystem. As they continue to grow and innovate, the benefits of their data-driven insights will undoubtedly reverberate throughout the industry.

For more information on their services, visit the KEPPLE website or the corresponding pages detailing their offerings.