Supply Chain Tech Report

Japan could be the next hot spot in supply chain tech 

There were few bright spots in supply chain tech dealmaking over the past quarter. Startups raised $2.3 billion across 126 deals in Q3, which marks a QoQ decline of 15.4% and 32.6%, respectively. Our latest Emerging Tech Research highlights factors that are contributing to heightened caution for the sector as a whole. 

Japan’s aging trucker population and new regulations have sparked concerns related to the country’s dependence on road freight. For supply chain tech companies, this might not be a bad thing. Though Japan may not have enough people willing to drive trucks, companies are starting a promising new wave of innovation in autonomous vehicles and other last-mile delivery services instead.