STARTUP DB Announces September Funding Ranking: Manufacturing AI, Gene Therapy, and More

STARTUP DB Announces September 2026 Funding Ranking

ForStartups, Inc. has released its startup funding amount ranking for September 2026, based on data from its growth industry support platform, "STARTUP DB." This ranking is calculated using corporate registry information and official announcements.

Top Funded Companies in September 2026

The top three companies in the ranking are as follows:

1. CADDi: Provider of the manufacturing AI data platform "CADDi." Raised 10.38 billion yen in a Series D round.

2. Typewriter Therapeutics: Research and development company specializing in next-generation gene therapy. Raised 9 billion yen in a Series A round.

3. PeopleX: Developer of AI products for HR and sales domains. Raised 5.45 billion yen in a Series A round.

Growth Industry Trend Analysis

This month's ranking was dominated by companies with high technological advantages aimed at solving societal challenges, such as AI platforms optimizing manufacturing value chains and next-generation gene therapies utilizing a proprietary, non-viral "TPRT" platform. It clearly demonstrates that the application of AI is deepening from general-purpose tools to vertically integrated, specialized products within specific industrial sectors.

Future Outlook

The ranked companies plan to use the raised funds to accelerate technological development, expand their product offerings, and strengthen their business structures for global markets, including North America. Moving forward, these companies will drive the redefinition of industrial structures through further talent acquisition and product development.