Rakuten's corporate accelerator connecting e-commerce and fintech startups with its Japanese platform ecosystem.
- Location:
- Tokyo, Japan
- Stages:
- Seed
Eligibility
- Eligible stages
- All stages
- Countries
- Global, subject to the provider’s eligibility and approval
How to apply
- 1
Check eligibility
Confirm your startup fits Rakuten Startup Accelerator's stage and focus criteria on the official site.
- 2
Submit an application
Apply via Rakuten Startup Accelerator's official application channel on its website.
- 3
Screening & interviews
Shortlisted teams are typically invited to interviews or pitch sessions with the program team.
- 4
Join the cohort
Accepted teams participate in person in Tokyo for the program duration.
Frequently asked
Terms vary by cohort/track. Confirm current equity and funding details when applying.
Funding varies by program/track. This operator emphasizes network access and investor connections over a fixed check.
It's operated by Rakuten, based in Tokyo, Japan.
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