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CA
US
HK
10K - 5M
Chocolate Up is an online website and store that specializes in selling handcrafted chocolates made with premium, quality ingredients. The site provides customers with a wide variety of unique chocolates and confections that are sure to please. The store also offers a selection of vegan and glut...
JP
2M - 10M
Knockout Capital is a venture capital firm founded by Kiyoko Osone in 2019. The firm specializes in multiple strategies, including biopharmaceuticals, medical devices, and health technology. It has invested in several companies, including Nucleus Health, Sawacare, and Virion Biotherapeutics.
AR
AU
500K - 3M
HubSpot Ventures is a venture capital arm of HubSpot, an American developer and marketer of software products for inbound marketing, sales, and customer service. HubSpot Ventures invests in early and growth-stage software companies with the potential to deliver unique value to HubSpot's customer...
SG
ES
Rakuten Capital is the venture capital arm of Rakuten Group, a global internet services company based in Tokyo. Launched in 2014, Rakuten Capital has invested in over 70 companies worldwide, including Lyft, Pinterest and Upstart. Rakuten Group offers over 70 services in fields such as e-commerce...
AF
AL
DZ
20K - 40K
Unrest.world is a website that provides an in-depth overview of the world's current unrest, from protests and civil wars to natural disasters and economic struggles. It provides an up-to-date overview of the issues affecting countries around the world, as well as a platform for people to share t...
5K - 30M
GPI UK is a consulting firm providing services in market research, financial modeling, budgeting, pricing strategies, due diligence, and other financial services. They specialize in helping clients make sound investments and hedge fund trades, construct pension and sovereign wealth funds, and de...
VN
100K - 500K
The website \"https://unpopular.vc/\" is a venture capital firm that focuses on investing in companies that are not popular with traditional venture capital firms. It seeks to find and fund companies that are overlooked by larger firms because they are too risky or too small. It looks to invest ...
GB
100K - 750K
StratMinds VC is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2018. The firm specializes in early-stage investments and has a portfolio of 10 startups. The team consists of 1 person, and their investments range from Fuel Finance to RAND to Viable. The firm also provides ...
100K - 4M
Forster Chase Ventures is a venture capital firm, part of the Forster Chase Group, based in London, United Kingdom. They specialize in mergers and acquisitions, transaction, fundraising, and other services that help early stage companies grow and develop. They have strategic partnerships with Ar...
FR
50K - 500K
Systema Nova is a venture capital firm founded in 2018 and based in London, United Kingdom. The firm seeks to invest in early-stage fintech, healthcare, and other high-growth companies in Europe, the US, and Asia. Systema Nova focuses on identifying and investing in innovative businesses that ha...
ID
100K - 1M
East.vc is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage startups. It focuses on companies that have a strong technical foundation, a unique idea, and a potential to scale. It offers both seed and Series A funding and helps startups with strategy, operations, and fundraising. Its portfolio ...
AT
BE
50K - 250K
Exponential Impact is a venture fund that invests in early-stage startups with the potential to have a positive societal impact. They focus on companies that are making meaningful progress in the areas of sustainability, health, and education. Their portfolio consists of startups from around the...
MY
300K - 3M
RealTech Holdings is a research and development-based innovative technology company specializing in social implementation. They provide IT-consulting services and software products to support businesses of all sizes, and their products and services are designed to help businesses improve their o...
500K - 5M
Shizen.vc is a privately run venture capital fund established by former business owners. The fund supports challenging initiatives for Japan and provides financial, operational, and strategic support to companies with innovative ideas. The fund is driven by the philosophy of \u201cShizen\u201d, ...
1M - 5M
Capgemini Ventures is a venture capital and private equity arm of the Capgemini Group that focuses on investing in early-stage technology companies and helping them to scale. Capgemini Ventures provides strategic advice and capital to companies in the areas of artificial intelligence, big data, ...
AG
BS
200K - 10M
Element Finance is a boutique growth finance company that invests in and lends to SaaS and technology companies. They specialize in providing flexible growth financing solutions, such as revenue-based financing, to help companies scale and reach their growth objectives. They also provide credit ...
BR
CO
250K - 750K
Magnivia Ventures is a venture capital firm and growth advisory based in New York City. They focus on making investments in early-stage companies across a range of sectors, including fintech, enterprise, aerospace, artificial intelligence, proptech, and consumer internet. They specialize in prov...
DE
CH
150K - 2M
Oyster Bay Ventures is a venture capital firm that focuses on healthy, sustainable, and functional food & beverage, as well as disruptive ag-tech companies. The firm is based in California and was founded in 2018. It has investments in companies such as Beyond Meat, Impossible Foods, and Sparrho...
ZW
50K - 5M
Aperitivo is a venture capital firm based in Los Angeles, California. The firm focuses on early-stage investments in technology and media companies, providing capital, guidance, and resources to help entrepreneurs build and grow their businesses. The firm invests in companies across a wide range...
MX
IN
20K - 200K
ConvrtX is a global leader in software incubation, providing services and solutions in business strategy, consulting, legal advising, and product and technology development. The company offers an extensive range of services, from product design and development to cloud and mobile solutions, as w...
Fundraising in Japan:
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Figures:
- Japan is a growing market for startups, with an increasing trend of venture capital investments in the country.
- In 2020, Japanese startups raised a total of $5.5 billion, an increase from the previous year, despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Thriving Industries:
- The technology, healthcare, and e-commerce sectors are among the most popular industries for startups in Japan.
- The country is also known for its advanced robotics and AI industries, attracting global investors to the space.
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Biggest Investors:
- Some of the largest investors in Japanese startups include Global Brain, Incubate Fund, and Mistletoe.
- Japanese conglomerates and financial institutions, such as SoftBank Group, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Rakuten Group, and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, also play a significant role in financing startups in the country.
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Popular Startups:
- Mercari - An online marketplace for buying and selling goods, it is one of the most popular mobile applications in Japan.
- ZigExN - A technology company offering marketing and advertising solutions, it was listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 2020.
- Freee - A cloud-based accounting software provider, it has become one of the most successful fintech startups in Japan.
- Yamato Transport - An online courier delivery service provider, it has grown to become one of the largest e-commerce companies in Japan.
- Raksul - An online retailer for office supplies and office equipment, it has expanded rapidly since its establishment in 2008.
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Government Initiatives:
- The Japanese government has been actively working to promote the growth of startups and attract foreign investment to the country.
- In recent years, the government has introduced various tax incentives and subsidies for startups, as well as initiatives to support entrepreneurship education and training.
- Japan has also been making efforts to further open up its market to foreign investment, in order to promote innovation and enhance the competitiveness of its startups.
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Comparison to the rest of the world:
- Japan's startup ecosystem is relatively less mature compared to the United States, Europe, and China, but it is gradually gaining momentum and attracting more attention from global investors.
- The country has a strong culture of innovation, a large and highly educated talent pool, and a supportive government, which are all positive factors for the development of its startup ecosystem.