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AO
BW
CM
50K - 300K
SuperCapital is a venture capital and private equity firm that invests in companies with a focus on technology, media, and entertainment. The firm helps entrepreneurs to build successful businesses by providing them with capital, strategic guidance, and operational support. SuperCapital invests ...
AU
AT
BH
100K - 20M
Palindrome Capital is an investment firm that specializes in providing capital for early-stage companies. By taking a long-term approach to investing in innovative companies, Palindrome Capital seeks to help promising businesses succeed and grow. The firm works with entrepreneurs to provide vent...
JP
US
CA
100K - 350K
Monozukuri Ventures is a venture capital firm that provides tailored services for startups, depending on their stage. The firm specializes in hardware prototyping and manufacturing, with services ranging from product development to manufacturing and supply chain management. Monozukuri Ventures a...
GB
250K - 5M
Allegion Ventures is a corporate venture capital fund managed by Allegion, a company that provides security solutions for residential and commercial properties. The fund focuses on investments in early-stage startups that are advancing the security industry. The fund has investments in a variety...
BE
50K - 350K
Hubraum is Deutsche Telekom's accelerator program that connects tech entrepreneurs and startup companies with the network, capital and business opportunities of Deutsche Telekom. It provides funding for startups, runs intensive hands-on, project-based courses and offers exclusive programs for de...
BJ
100K - 300K
DLAB is an early-stage venture capital firm with investments in web3, decentralization, and blockchain technology. The firm provides resources and guidance to startups and entrepreneurs, helping them develop their ideas and bring them to market. DLAB offers multi-stage investments that can range...
AE
CN
200K - 1M
E2JDJ is a venture capital firm based in New Orleans, Louisiana. The firm invests globally in sustainable food and agriculture technology and science. It is focused on finding and supporting innovative companies in the space that are disrupting the way people eat. The firm invests in early stage...
AR
MX
250K - 750K
Rebel.vc is a venture capital firm focused on early stage startups. The firm was founded in 2017 by veterans of the venture capital and startup worlds, and is based in San Francisco. The firm focuses on investments in areas such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, and virtual...
EduLab Capital Partners is a venture capital firm based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2018. The firm invests in seed-stage companies in the education market that are leveraging technology to improve the quality of learning. The firm works with startups to provide mentorship and resources ...
BR
CL
5M - 10M
The Global Public Offering Fund (GPO Fund) is an investment partnership that focuses on founder-led, technology companies that can benefit from access to global capital. The GPO Fund offers investors a differentiated investment strategy, a faster path to liquidity, greater price transparency, an...
1M - 4M
Great Eagle Holdings Limited is a Hong Kong-based investment company that owns, develops, and manages multi-purpose properties across Asia, ranging from residential, office, retail, and hotel properties. The company was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 1972, and has a market capitalizat...
1M - 5M
Henkel Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in early- to mid-stage companies in the consumer goods and technology sectors. Founded by Henkel AG & Co. KGaA in 2020, the firm is headquartered in D\u00fcsseldorf, Germany and focuses its investments on companies located in Europe, the Uni...
DE
2M - 10M
Hitachi Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Hitachi Group, based in Munich, Germany. It seeks to invest in early-stage startups in the industry and sectors that Hitachi Group is involved in. It provides capital and support to startups to help them innovate and develop new technologi...
AF
AL
DZ
50K - 200K
Remote First Capital is a venture capital investment firm headquartered in San Francisco, California. They focus on investing in companies that improve remote work or leverage global work in a unique way. Their team of founders, operators and early investors work to support and grow the remote w...
5M - 20M
RPS Ventures is a late-stage venture capital firm that invests in startups with the potential to become industry leaders. The firm is a collaborative between Blue Pool Capital, SoftBank Group, and Jerry Yang, and is located in Palo Alto, California. RPS Ventures has invested in a variety of star...
FR
IT
50K - 250K
YAP Capital is a syndicate of entrepreneurs that supports the next generation of founders to drive innovation and growth. It provides qualified clients access to pre-IPO growth companies in their late-stage rounds of venture capital and a round of their own investments. YAP Capital also provides...
TR
75K - 100K
Sente.link is a website that provides information and resources related to criminal justice reform. The site contains in-depth analysis of issues such as mass incarceration, racial disparities in the criminal justice system, and sentencing reform. It also features a library of research and artic...
1M - 10M
Seventure Partners is a European venture capital firm, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Paris, France. The firm specializes in early-stage investments in the fields of biotech, digital health, foodtech, lifestyle, medtech, and cleantech. Seventure Partners is a signatory to the Principles fo...
100K - 1M
Sheesha Finance is a leading DeFi project that provides investors with a streamlined process for their analysis, trading, and tracking needs. It offers a complete one-stop-shop for all web3 startups, providing mentorship and guidance from experts, product and UX feedback, roadmap strategy design...
ZA
500K - 1M
Signature Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund that focuses on investing in blockchain, distributed ledger technology, and Web3 technology. Founded in 2019, Signature Ventures is based in Aying, Germany and looks to invest in companies operating in the blockchain and distributed ledge...
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.