For Startups and Growth-Minded Founders

Connecting Global Entrepreneurs with Japan’s Future

Subsidy × Loan × Strategy × Cross-Border Support

Whether you are a foreign founder starting your first venture in Japan,
a global VC exploring Japan’s market potential,
or a Japanese company seeking cross-border collaboration —
KANAI&CO helps you launch and scale through non-dilutive funding and strategic execution.


Subsidies

Subsidy Consulting


Strategic advisory and hands-on execution for programs such as:
METI’s New Business Development Subsidy, IT Subsidy, and Monozukuri Subsidy.

Public Finance

Startup & Bank Loan Advisory


Full support for financing through Japan Finance Corporation (JFC), local banks, and credit unions. We help foreign founders secure funding — even before generating revenue.

Business Strategy Planning

Business & Strategic Planning


From pre-PMF business modeling to financial documentation for lenders and grant agencies. We create business plans that get approved and executed.


Success Stories (Highlights)

  • SivanS Inc. (Israeli Startup & Ecosystem)

    → Secured ¥48M JFC loan + ¥40M METI subsidy for market launch in Japan.
  • IWG Inc. (Chinese-led MedTech SaaS)

    → Built an IT Subsidy scheme and secured ¥15M in startup loan support.
  • AR Startup (Silicon Valley-based)

     → Achieved ¥5M startup loan + ¥2.5M subsidy in the first 6 month of operational year.

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Why KANAI&CO

  1. Foreign Founder Focus— Cross-border expertise, multilingual communication, and deep cultural understanding.

  2. Integrated Approach— We connect subsidies, loans, and strategy for sustainable, non-dilutive growth.

  3. Public & Private Financing— Bridging government programs with institutional finance for actionable execution.