Rapidus valuation, funding and investors
Rapidus works in semiconductor component research and development, based in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 2022, it has about 322 employees.
- Last round
- Growth · $1.70B · Mar 2026
- Valuation at last round
- $16.43B · implied
- Headcount
- 322 · growing
- Grade
- B
- Founded
- 2022
Rapidus valuation today
VCMC values Rapidus at $17.8B today, with a range of $11.4B to $27.8B and a grade of B. The valuation starts from its last funding round, a growth round in Mar 2026.
Valuation by date (60 rows)
Each point is what the model would have shown on that date, using only what was known then; before its first round, a company is valued as a startup because it later raised.
| Date | Valuation | Range | Predicted in 1 yr | Phase | Headcount | Trend | Grade | Winding-down probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2022 | $8.02M | $2.92M – $22.0M | $8.76M (+9%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Feb 2022 | $8.08M | $2.94M – $22.2M | $8.83M (+9%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Mar 2022 | $8.14M | $2.96M – $22.3M | $8.89M (+9%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Apr 2022 | $8.20M | $2.98M – $22.5M | $8.95M (+9%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 May 2022 | $8.26M | $3.01M – $22.7M | $9.02M (+9%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Jun 2022 | $8.32M | $3.03M – $22.9M | $9.09M (+9%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Jul 2022 | $8.38M | $3.05M – $23.0M | $9.15M (+9%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Aug 2022 | $8.44M | $3.07M – $23.2M | $9.22M (+9%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Sep 2022 | $8.51M | $3.10M – $23.4M | $9.29M (+9%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Oct 2022 | $8.57M | $3.12M – $23.5M | $9.36M (+9%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Nov 2022 | $8.63M | $3.14M – $23.7M | $9.43M (+9%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Dec 2022 | $8.69M | $3.17M – $23.9M | $9.50M (+9%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Jan 2023 | $8.76M | $3.19M – $24.1M | $9.57M (+9%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Feb 2023 | $8.83M | $3.21M – $24.2M | $9.64M (+9%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Mar 2023 | $8.89M | $3.24M – $24.4M | $9.71M (+9%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Apr 2023 | $8.95M | $3.26M – $24.6M | $9.78M (+9%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 May 2023 | $7.89M | $2.87M – $21.7M | $8.62M (+9%) | before first round | 7 | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Jun 2023 | $7.95M | $2.90M – $21.8M | $8.69M (+9%) | before first round | 7 | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Jul 2023 | $8.01M | $2.92M – $22.0M | $8.75M (+9%) | before first round | 7 | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Aug 2023 | $8.07M | $2.94M – $22.2M | $8.75M (+8%) | before first round | 7 | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Sep 2023 | $8.13M | $2.96M – $22.3M | $8.75M (+8%) | before first round | 7 | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Oct 2023 | $8.19M | $2.98M – $22.5M | $8.75M (+7%) | before first round | 7 | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Nov 2023 | $15.6M | $6.69M – $31.0M | $16.6M (+6%) | before first round | 49 | growing | C | 0% |
| 1 Dec 2023 | $15.7M | $6.73M – $31.2M | $16.6M (+5%) | before first round | 49 | growing | C | 0% |
| 1 Jan 2024 | $15.8M | $6.78M – $31.5M | $16.6M (+5%) | before first round | 49 | growing | C | 0% |
| 1 Feb 2024 | $16.0M | $6.84M – $31.7M | $16.6M (+4%) | before first round | 49 | growing | C | 0% |
| 1 Mar 2024 | $17.3M | $7.39M – $34.3M | $17.8M (+3%) | before first round | 76 | growing | C | 0% |
| 1 Apr 2024 | $18.1M | $7.74M – $35.9M | $18.5M (+2%) | before first round | 97 | growing | C | 0% |
| 1 May 2024 | $18.2M | $7.80M – $36.2M | $18.5M (+1%) | before first round | 97 | growing | C | 0% |
| 1 Jun 2024 | $18.3M | $7.86M – $36.4M | $18.5M (+1%) | before first round | 97 | growing | C | 0% |
| 1 Jul 2024 | $18.5M | $7.91M – $36.7M | $18.5M (0%) | before first round | 97 | growing | C | 0% |
| 1 Aug 2024 | $19.4M | $8.30M – $38.5M | $19.4M (0%) | before first round | 130 | growing | C | 0% |
| 1 Sep 2024 | $19.4M | $8.30M – $38.5M | $19.4M (0%) | before first round | 130 | growing | C | 0% |
| 1 Oct 2024 | $19.4M | $8.30M – $38.5M | $19.4M (0%) | before first round | 130 | growing | C | 0% |
| 1 Nov 2024 | $19.4M | $8.30M – $38.5M | $19.4M (0%) | before first round | 130 | growing | C | 0% |
| 1 Dec 2024 | $19.8M | $8.49M – $39.4M | $19.8M (0%) | before first round | 150 | growing | C | 0% |
| 1 Jan 2025 | $19.8M | $8.49M – $39.4M | $19.8M (0%) | before first round | 150 | growing | C | 0% |
| 1 Feb 2025 | $19.8M | $8.49M – $39.4M | $19.8M (0%) | before first round | 150 | growing | C | 0% |
| 1 Mar 2025 | $19.8M | $8.49M – $39.4M | $19.8M (0%) | before first round | 150 | growing | C | 0% |
| 1 Apr 2025 | $19.8M | $8.49M – $39.4M | $19.8M (0%) | before first round | 150 | growing | C | 0% |
| 1 May 2025 | $19.8M | $8.49M – $39.4M | $19.8M (0%) | before first round | 150 | growing | C | 0% |
| 1 Jun 2025 | $19.8M | $8.49M – $39.4M | $19.8M (0%) | before first round | 150 | growing | C | 0% |
| 1 Jul 2025 | $19.8M | $8.49M – $39.4M | $19.8M (0%) | before first round | 150 | growing | C | 0% |
| 1 Aug 2025 | $19.8M | $8.49M – $39.4M | $19.8M (0%) | before first round | 150 | growing | C | 0% |
| 1 Sep 2025 | $20.9M | $8.96M – $41.6M | $20.9M (0%) | before first round | 210 | growing | C | 0% |
| 1 Oct 2025 | $20.9M | $8.96M – $41.6M | $20.9M (0%) | before first round | 210 | growing | C | 0% |
| 1 Nov 2025 | $20.9M | $8.96M – $41.6M | $20.9M (0%) | before first round | 210 | growing | C | 0% |
| 1 Dec 2025 | $20.9M | $8.96M – $41.6M | $20.9M (0%) | before first round | 210 | growing | C | 0% |
| 1 Jan 2026 | $20.9M | $8.96M – $41.6M | $20.9M (0%) | before first round | 210 | growing | C | 0% |
| 1 Feb 2026 | $21.5M | $9.21M – $42.7M | $21.5M (0%) | before first round | 248 | growing | C | 0% |
| 1 Mar 2026 | $21.5M | $9.21M – $42.7M | $21.5M (0%) | before first round | 248 | growing | C | 0% |
| 3 Mar 2026 | $16.4B | $10.8B – $27.5B | $18.1B (+10%) | after a round | 248 | growing | B | 0% |
| 1 Apr 2026 | $16.6B | $10.8B – $27.5B | $18.1B (+9%) | after a round | 248 | growing | B | 0% |
| 1 May 2026 | $16.7B | $10.8B – $27.5B | $18.1B (+8%) | after a round | 248 | growing | B | 0% |
| 1 Jun 2026 | $17.0B | $11.1B – $28.4B | $18.7B (+10%) | after a round | 287 | growing | B | 0% |
| 1 Jul 2026 | $17.1B | $11.1B – $28.4B | $18.7B (+9%) | after a round | 287 | growing | B | 0% |
| 1 Aug 2026 | $17.4B | $11.3B – $28.8B | $18.9B (+9%) | after a round | 307 | growing | B | 0% |
| 1 Sep 2026 | $17.6B | $11.3B – $28.8B | $18.9B (+7%) | after a round | 307 | growing | B | 0% |
| 1 Oct 2026 | $18.0B | $11.4B – $29.1B | $19.1B (+7%) | after a round | 322 | growing | B | 0% |
| 24 Oct 2026 | $17.8B | $11.4B – $27.8B | $16.3B (-8%) | after a round | 322 | growing | B | 50% |
Key facts about Rapidus
- Founded
- 2022
- Headquarters
- Tokyo, Japan
- Employees
- about 322 +53% in a year
- Total raised
- $1.70B
- Funding rounds
- 1
- Last round
- Growth Equity Mar 2026
Rapidus was founded in 2022 by Atsuyoshi Koike and Tetsuro Higashi.
Rapidus funding history
Rapidus has 1 funding round on record, from Mar 2026 to Mar 2026, $1.70B in total. None disclosed a valuation.
Growth Equity 2 Mar 2026
With Japan government, ARGO GRAPHICS, Canon, Dai Nippon Printing Co., Denso, Development Bank of Japan, FUJIFILM, Fujitsu, Furukawa Electric Co., Hokkaido Electric Power Company, Honda Motor Co., IBM Japan, IPA, JX Advanced Metals Corporation, Kioxia, KYOCERA, Mizuho Bank, MUFG Bank, Nagase and Co., NEC, NIPPON EXPRESS CO., NOHMI BOSAI, North Pacific Bank, NTT Venture Capital, Seiko Epson, SoftBank, Sony Group, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking, The Chiba Bank, The Higo Bank, The Hokkaido Bank, The Hokuriku Bank, Toyota Ventures, Ushio.
Sources: finsmes.com, theglobecatalyst.com
$1.70B
Rapidus investors
34 investors have backed Rapidus.
- ARGO GRAPHICS
- Canon
- Dai Nippon Printing Co.
- Denso
- Development Bank of Japan
- FUJIFILM
- Fujitsu
- Furukawa Electric Co.
- Hokkaido Electric Power Company
- Honda Motor Co.
- IBM Japan
- IPA
- Japan government
- JX Advanced Metals Corporation
- Kioxia
- KYOCERA
- Mizuho Bank
- MUFG Bank
- Nagase and Co.
- NEC
- NIPPON EXPRESS CO.
- NOHMI BOSAI
- North Pacific Bank
- Seiko Epson
- SoftBank
- Sony Group
- Sumitomo Mitsui Banking
- The Chiba Bank
- The Higo Bank
- The Hokkaido Bank
- The Hokuriku Bank
- Ushio
What Rapidus does
Rapidus works in electronical components manufacturing, with 14 recorded offerings and customers in semiconductor.
Rapidus Corporation (Rapidus株式会社) is a Japanese semiconductor manufacturing company engaged in the research, development, design, manufacturing, and sales of semiconductor components, including logic semiconductors. The company operates as a foundry semiconductor manufacturer and provides integrated manufacturing services through its Rapid and Unified Manufacturing Service. Rapidus also develops AI-driven design support tools and collaborates with design companies, equipment manufacturers, and material suppliers to advance semiconductor technology and optimize manufacturing processes. The company is involved in environmental sustainability initiatives and operates a research and manufacturing facility in Hokkaido, Japan.
Description from Veridion's company data.
Products and services
- Semiconductor Component Research and Development
- Logic Semiconductor Design Services
- Semiconductor Manufacturing Services
- Integrated Circuit Sales and Distribution
- Rapid and Unified Semiconductor Manufacturing Services
- AI-Driven Semiconductor Design Support Tool Development
- 2nm GAA Transistor Manufacturing
- Green Semiconductor Manufacturing Solutions
- Semiconductor Technology Innovation Consulting
- Strategic Semiconductor Business Model Development
- Semiconductor Industry Talent Development Services
- Environmental Sustainability Consulting for Semiconductor Manufacturing
- Collaborative Semiconductor Technology Development
- Machine Learning Optimization for Semiconductor Design
Markets
- Semiconductor
Technology
- 2nm GAA Transistor Technology
- AI-Driven Design Support Tools
- Machine Learning for Semiconductor Design Optimization
Supply chain
- Sustainable Sourcing
- Supplier Collaboration
Business model
- Business-to-Business
- Manufacturing
- Enterprise
Industry codes (NAICS)
- 334413 Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing 100% match
Questions about Rapidus
What is Rapidus worth?
Valuation $17.8B (range $11.4B to $27.8B), as of 24 Oct 2026.
Has Rapidus raised money?
Rapidus has 1 funding round on record, from Mar 2026 to Mar 2026, $1.70B in total. None disclosed a valuation.
Who has invested in Rapidus?
ARGO GRAPHICS, Canon, Dai Nippon Printing Co., Denso, Development Bank of Japan and FUJIFILM, and 28 more.
How many people work at Rapidus?
About 322, up 53% over the last year. Headcount grew from 7 in Apr 2023 to 322 in Sep 2026.
What does Rapidus do?
Rapidus works in electronical components manufacturing, with 14 recorded offerings and customers in semiconductor. Its main offerings are semiconductor component research and development, logic semiconductor design services and semiconductor manufacturing services.
When was Rapidus founded, and where is it based?
Rapidus was founded in 2022 and is based in Tokyo, Japan. It has about 322 employees, up 53% over the last year.