Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
Overview
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) is a ministry of the Government of Japan with a mission to develop Japan's economy and industry. It has jurisdiction over a broad policy area, including industrial and trade policies, energy security, and technology promotion. As part of its function, METI provides financial support to companies and industries through grants, subsidies, and other economic support schemes to foster innovation, support startups, and enhance industrial competitiveness.
Portfolio Companies
49
Website
meti.go.jpInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubitus K.K. | Dec 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Eco-Pork Co., Ltd. | - | Grant | Co-investor |
| Instalimb Inc. | Jan 2026 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Biomy, Inc. | Jun 2024 | Grant | Co-investor |
| TRULY Inc. | Jun 2021 | Grant | Co-investor |
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry based?
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry is headquartered in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
When was Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry founded?
Founding year information for Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry have?
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has 49 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Ubitus K.K., Eco-Pork Co., Ltd., Instalimb Inc., Biomy, Inc., TRULY Inc..
What was Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's most recent investment shown here?
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Instalimb Inc. in 2026.
What sectors does Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry focus on?
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry focuses on Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Telecommunications & Networking, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce.
What company stages does Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry focus on?
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry typically invests at the MultiStage stage.