Finance·Aug 30, 2026
Tokyo Startup IPOs Reach Record Market Cap in 2026
Average valuation hits $193 million as tighter listing standards push out smaller debuts on the Tokyo Stock Exchange
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 3 min ·
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Average valuation hits $193 million as tighter listing standards push out smaller debuts on the Tokyo Stock Exchange

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