TOKYO -- Japan's roster of startups worth more than 100 billion yen ($884.4 million) doubled to six in 2021, according to estimates in Nikkei's 2021 "NEXT Unicorn Survey."
Novel companies backed by advanced technology, such as artificial-intelligence-assisted data analysis and new eco-friendly materials, did particularly well. Overseas investors have also stepped up funding of new players, fueling growth and valuations.
