Tokyo-listed startups have historically faced challenges scaling into larger-cap enterprises. (Photo by Shintaro Ino)
By Ryuta Minamihata
August 30, 2026 01:21 JST
TOKYO — Initial public offerings by startups on the Tokyo Stock Exchange have grown substantially in scale, pushing the average market capitalization to an all-time high during the first eight months of 2026.
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