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CN
IN
100K - 1M
VU Venture Partners is a multi-sector and multi-stage venture capital fund and platform based in San Francisco, California. Founded in 2018, the firm invests in companies across a variety of sectors from early to growth stage. The fund also provides resources and support to help companies grow a...
AF
AL
DZ
25K - 1M
Marc Group is a global consulting and advisory firm that specializes in driving growth and creating value for their clients. They provide services such as strategy consulting, operations management, business transformation, mergers and acquisitions, and capital services. The company has offices ...
AU
AR
BH
50K - 250K
VERSO X is a venture capital fund created by VERSO Holdings, an investment firm focused on technology companies. The fund aims to invest in early-stage companies in the tech sector, with a focus on artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain, and digital healthcare. The fund is managed...
CA
GB
500K - 100M
All Blue Capital is an international investment firm that was founded in 2012 and is based in Dubai, UAE. The firm specializes in providing venture capital, private equity, and debt capital to a variety of businesses and industries. All Blue Capital provides financing to companies in the technol...
FR
500K - 2M
Colle Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage and seed-stage startups. The firm is based in New York and was founded in 2015. It has made seven exits, and its portfolio companies include technology, healthcare, e-commerce, and consumer goods startups. Its website offers con...
AT
50K - 1M
FounderPartners is an early-stage investment firm composed of serial entrepreneurs who have successfully built and exited tech companies. They provide capital and mentorship to entrepreneurs, helping them unlock their true potential. The firm focuses on mobile, internet, and software companies a...
MX
100K - 1M
Founded in 2020, First Check Ventures is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California. The firm focuses on investing in early stage and growth startup companies, providing seed funding rounds and offering corporate development and corporate strategy services. The firm is led by Ali ...
50K - 100K
Expert Dojo is an international startup accelerator based in Santa Monica, California. They provide a total investment of up to $100K and an intensive, 4-week accelerator program to help startups get to Series A quicker. They also have a network of alumni who can benefit from social media sharin...
JP
100K - 500K
Eurotechnology is a technology consulting and research firm that focuses on providing services and insights into the telecommunications and mobile markets in Japan. Founded in 1996, the company provides services such as market research, M&A counsel, and business consulting. Additionally, Eurotec...
200K - 3M
Hike Ventures is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2018. The firm specializes in early-stage investments in technology startups. Hike Ventures invests in startups across a wide range of industries, including enterprise software, artificial intelligence, blockc...
150K - 3M
Oyster.vc is a private equity fund for early-stage technology companies. It has a global network of investors and partners who provide capital and industry expertise to help entrepreneurs scale their businesses. The fund provides investments of up to $500,000 with terms and conditions tailored t...
100K - 6M
Petri Bio is a company that develops next-generation therapeutics and health products made from gut microbes. The company is co-founded by iconic bio entrepreneurs and focuses on funding formation-stage bioengineering companies. Petri Bio uses a range of advanced techniques, such as systems biol...
BE
100K - 300K
Obratori is an investment vehicle created by the L'Occitane Group to support the development of innovative start-up companies. Obratori provides early-stage financing, strategic advice and operational support to entrepreneurs and start-ups, helping them bring their ideas to life. Obratori's focu...
50K - 100K
Outlier Ventures is a venture capital firm specializing in investments in blockchain-based projects. It was founded in 2015 and is based in Greater London, United Kingdom. The firm provides capital, technical expertise, and access to global networks to help founders build successful blockchain-b...
25K - 300K
Banana Capital is a venture capital firm based in the United States. The firm prefers to invest in seed-stage, early-stage, and growth-stage technology companies. Banana Capital invests globally across all sectors and from seed to late-stage. The firm has offices in Saint Vincent and the Grenadi...
AO
AD
10K - 100K
Mempool Ventures is a venture capital firm that specializes in investments in blockchain and cryptocurrency startups. The firm was founded in 2018 and is based in Singapore, with offices in Tokyo and San Francisco. Mempool Ventures focuses on early-stage investments in projects and companies tha...
SG
KR
50K - 500K
ZILHive Ventures is an accelerator program based in Singapore that helps early-stage startups build and grow their businesses. The program offers a range of services, including mentorship, training, and access to a network of resources and partners. It also provides funding opportunities and acc...
1M - 4M
UTEC is a venture capital firm based in Chiyoda, Japan. The firm was founded in 2004 and focuses on investing in startups in Japan, the US, Europe, SE Asia and India. UTEC has invested in over 100 startups, offering value-adds such as T cell receptor (TCR)/B cell receptor (BCR) repertoire analys...
1M - 100M
Salesforce Ventures is the venture capital arm of Salesforce, a cloud-based software company. It was created in 2009 to invest in companies that have potential to transform the world with innovative technologies and solutions. The venture capital arm has committed over $2.8 billion to over 200 c...
HK
5M - 20M
White Star Capital is a global multi-stage investment platform founded in 2007. The firm seeks to provide capital to early-stage tech companies and provides a wide range of services, from strategic advice to operational guidance. The firm is based in New York and has invested in companies in Eur...
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.