Fintech market size in Japan
Source: Yano Research Institute
Japanese FinTech market size (based on the sales of FinTech venture companies) in fiscal 2017 increased by 12.5% from the previous fiscal year to 1,018 trillion yen.
Forcast in fiscal 2018 is 1.491 trillion yen.
It is expected to expand to 1.859 trillion yen in 2021.
Fintech is growing area in Japan. Venture investors, private equity firms, operating companies, and many other players are investing unprecedented amounts in startup companies in the global financial technology field.
Major companies in Fintech field
| Company Name | Description |
| Nomura Researct Institute | IT solution in financial industry |
| Dentsu group | Fintech related conference, app development in Fintech |
| Royal Gate | IT solution mainly Smart Phone based payment system |
| User Base | Consultation service in financial industry |
| Moneyforward | Cloud basis household account book-keeping, asset management tool, provides accounting software |
| BASE | Free EC site development tool with credit card payment |
| Bit flyer | Crypt currency exchange |
| CAMPFIRE | Cloud funding service |
| Kitchen starter | Cloud funding specialised in Restaurant |