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Wenbin Fang's Podcast PlaylistStartup investing in Tokyo, with Coral Capital’s James Riney Podcast: Complex Systems with Patrick McKenzie (patio11) (LS 44 · TOP 1% what is this?)Episode: Startup investing in Tokyo, with Coral Capital’s James RineyPub date: 2025-07-31Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationPatrick McKenzie (patio11) is joined by James Riney, partner at Coral Capital, to explore Japan's transformation from a $700 million startup ecosystem to today's $5-10 billion market. They discuss the cultural and structural factors that initially limited venture activity in Japan. The conversation covers unique aspects of building startups in Japan, from the quirk...2025-07-311h 04
Complex Systems with Patrick McKenzie (patio11)Startup investing in Tokyo, with Coral Capital’s James RineyPatrick McKenzie (patio11) is joined by James Riney, partner at Coral Capital, to explore Japan's transformation from a $700 million startup ecosystem to today's $5-10 billion market. They discuss the cultural and structural factors that initially limited venture activity in Japan. The conversation covers unique aspects of building startups in Japan, from the quirks of being a foreign professional to why Japanese engineers love Twitter but ignore LinkedIn, plus insights into Japan's "time machine advantage" and why American-developed dev tools are going viral in Tokyo.–Read full transcript here: www.complexsystemspodcast.com/startup-investing-in-tokyo/–[Patr...2025-07-311h 04
The Coral Capital PodcastInside VERBAL’s Creative Empire: AMBUSH®, SŌMATŌ, and the Music That Started It AllAt Coral Capital’s Tokyo HQ, artist–entrepreneur VERBAL (m-flo rapper and producer, AMBUSH® Co-Founder, and SŌMATŌ sake founder) sits down with James Riney and Tiffany Kayo to unpack how Japan’s next cultural wave is being built at the intersection of streetwear, music, and frontier tech. They explore why a Tokyo mindset still captivates tastemakers from Pharrell to Prada, and what has to change for Japan’s creators to capture Silicon-Valley-level scale.The conversation dives into:• Streetwear’s original “soft-power” playbook — how Nigo, Pharrell, and a Harajuku network tu...2025-07-2452 min
The Coral Capital PodcastThe Untold Story of Japan’s Boldest Billionaire with Lionel BarberIn this episode of The Coral Capital Podcast former Financial Times editor and author of Gambling Man, joins Tiffany Kayo and James Riney for a conversation about one of Japan’s most enigmatic figures: Masayoshi Son.Barber shares what it was like sitting across from Masa, why his story is more than a business saga, and how SoftBank’s founder became a symbol of Japan’s global ambitions and contradictions.We get into:• The early years: Pachinko, pseudonyms, and SoftBank before Silicon Valley• Behind-the-scenes stories of his dea...2025-07-0835 min
The Coral Capital PodcastHow This VC Brought Coinbase, Square & Palantir Into Japan | Phil WickhamOn this episode of The Coral Capital Podcast, Founding Partner James Riney and Investor Tiffany Kayo were joined by Phil Wickham, co-founder of Sozo Ventures—a globally-minded VC firm that’s backed breakout U.S. companies expanding into Japan, including the likes of Coinbase, Square & Palantir.Philip shares rare, behind-the-scenes insights from decades spent bridging Silicon Valley and Tokyo, explaining why Japan is suddenly hot again for global startups—and how to navigate its famously complex corporate and cultural terrain.Topics explored:The four pillars that make Japan a high...2025-05-2859 min
The Coral Capital PodcastJapan's Weeb Economy Explained: Where Anime, AI, and FDI Collide | Noah SmithAt Coral Capital’s Tokyo HQ, economist and writer Noah Smith joins James Riney, Founding Partner and CEO of Coral Capital, to explore how Japan is uniquely positioned for a global resurgence. They discuss how the country can convert its global fascination into a strategic advantage, and why Japan is increasingly on the radar of institutional capital and high-net-worth investors.The conversation dives into:• The rise of the “weeb” economy” (think anime, fashion, subculture, and Japan’s growing soft power on the global stage)• Why Japan is prime...2025-05-2055 min
Redefining Plastics with Justin RineyNavigating the Future of Plastics with James Hansil Navigating the Future of Plastics with James Hansil | Redefining Plastics Podcast In this episode of the Redefining Plastics Podcast, host Justin Riney is joined by industry veteran James Hansil of Spartan Polymers. The conversation spans a variety of topics including their personal journey in the plastics industry, the importance of mentorship, the challenges of attracting new talent, and the significance of maintaining strong relationships. James and Justin also share their thoughts on the changing dynamics of the industry, the impact of private equity, and the future of family-owned companies. Tune in for insightful discussions on...2025-02-0447 min
The Smooth Jazz Kitchen with Chef Bruce BuegeThe Smooth Jazz Kitchen with Bruce Buege - Wake Up Call (Open For Brunch '24)00:00 Jonathan Butler - Wake Up00:05 Boney James - After The Rain00:09 DeBarge & Art Porter - Dindi00:14 Jeff Lorber - Pacific Coast Highway00:19 Sam Riney - Seduction00:24 Al Jarreau - I Will Be Here for You (Nitakungodea Milele)00:28 Brian Gallagher - The Most Beautiful Girl in the World00:32 Count Basic - Joy And Pain00:38 The Manhattan Transfer - Mystery00:43 Norman Brown - Lydian00:49 Deon Estus - Spell00:53 Dan Siegel - As Far as I Can See00:59 Nick Colionne - Morning Call01:03 Workshy - If I Ever Lose...2024-12-111h 58
Disrupting JapanThe hidden danger of unicorn counting in Japan w/ James Riney - Coral CapitalJapan has far fewer unicorns than one expects - or than venture capitalists desire.
That fact, however, hides a fascinating story.
Today James Riney, founding partner of Coral Capital explains the danger of unicorn counting.
We dive deep into which startup sectors Japan is likely to lead in globally in the coming decade, how to identify unique startup value in Japan.
We also talk about how Japan has become more like Silicon Valley in the past ten years and why they are about to become very different.
It's a great conversation, and I think you'll enjoy it.
Show Notes
Coral C...2024-07-2345 min
Disrupting JapanThe hidden danger of unicorn counting in Japan w/ James Riney - Coral CapitalJapan has far fewer unicorns than one expects - or than venture capitalists desire.
That fact, however, hides a fascinating story.
Today James Riney, founding partner of Coral Capital explains the danger of unicorn counting.
We dive deep into which startup sectors Japan is likely to lead in globally in the coming decade, how to identify unique startup value in Japan.
We also talk about how Japan has become more like Silicon Valley in the past ten years and why they are about to become very different.
It's a great conversation, and I think you'll enjoy it.
Show Notes
Coral C...2024-07-2245 min
New York City Multifamily PodcastEpisode 30: Analyzing The Effects Of The 2025 Budget On NYC’s Housing MarketFor our 30th episode, Shaun Riney and Seth Glasser are joined by James Marino and Nativ Winiarsky from Kucker Marino Winiarsky & Bittens, LLP and Jay Martin, Executive Director of CHIP. Our discussion focused on the legal, political, and economic impact of the passing of the 2025 budget.Topics Covered Include:· Good Cause Eviction· New IAI laws, RGB vote and what’s next for the rent stabilized housing industry· 485-x, the development tax incentive program which replaces 421-a· How banks and borrowers are dealing with distressGet the latest updates on Inst...2024-05-221h 00
Disrupting JapanThe Ultimate Guide to Raising Money in Japan [Updated]There has never been a better time to be raising money in Japan than right now.
Founders ask me about fundraising more than any other topic, so this guide is long overdue. There are links that cover the basics in the Show Notes, and I will be keeping this page updated as new information becomes available and members of the community create new resources.
Calling something "The Ultimate Guide" to anything is a pretty big claim, and I'll do my best to make sure this page lives up to it.
Please enjoy.
Show Notes
Results of the "Why Meet a...2023-01-0653 min
HALO Talks: Elevating WellnessJeff Riney, The St. James Club, COOJeff Riney is currently the COO of the beautiful new St. James Club and has been in the industry since 1995. He got into the HALO sector, "By chance. . .and to avoid your classic 9-5 job. I started with selling memberships." Years later, the flagship St. James Club is a monster, 450,000 square feet facility with literally everything under one roof. It's a hybrid member/non-member model with all branded concepts developed in-house. "From a branding standpoint, Crunch and Equinox were really the first big brands in the industry to help understand the relevance of a customer's relationship with a...2022-09-0229 min
Getting Defensive2022 Top 32 NFL Rookie IDP Rankings: Part IIt's all wrapping up with this early Post-NFL draft. And with a consensus ranking by our very own Getting Defensive upcoming Thursday and Tuesday night crews. This Heat One of Two (Scheduled: Tuesday, 5/31) top 16 is nothing but hot for Dynasty managers. Get your rookie rankings set right fans because the guys have done their homework.
Top 32 Consensus: Regulars Kraig, Brandon, James, and Gary with special guest and analyst Mace Riney.
Heat One Hosts: JJ, Brandon, Gary, and Mace
Some featured ranked IDP NFL Rookies on tap...
Drake Jackson
Arnold Ebiketie
David Ojabo
Nick...2022-05-2756 min
ALL STAR SAAS PODCAST30_VC3人が「この会社は絶対に逃したくない！」と思った次世代ユニコーンの要素が集まるhacomono Vertical SaaSのまだ見ぬ領域を切り開く2022年3月2日にシリーズBラウンドで20億円の資金調達を発表し、ウェルネス産業のVertical SaaSとして急成長中と話題を集めるhacomono。今回のPodcastでは、株式会社hacomono代表取締役の蓮田 健一さん、そして今回のラウンドで投資家として新たにhacomonoに参画されたシニフィアン株式会社共同代表の村上 誠典さん、Coral Capital Founding Partner&CEOのJames Rineyさんをお招きし、hacomonoの中身を徹底解剖。
実は、今回のラウンドでこの3人が投資をするのはレアだった！
ではなぜこのタイミングで？
hacomonoのユニークな魅力と”これから”なポイントを赤裸々トークしながら、各VCが伝えたいすべての起業家に届けたい資金調達時に意識してほしい要素を語ります。
hacomonoがシリーズBラウンド成功に至るまでのリアルストーリー、聞いてみませんか？
▼ハイライト
hacomono⇄村上さん、Jamesさんの第一印象
「この会社に投資したい、支援したい！」と思わせた理由
VC出資を考える時に起業家、企業に求める知っておくべき要素
これから資金調達を控える起業家へ！蓮田さんからのアドバイス
VCが出資検討を進めていく際に重要視するポイントとは？
未来のユニコーン企業を目指すために、これからのhacomonoに必要な人
蓮田 健一 株式会社hacomono 代表取締役青山学院大学卒業。
株式会社エイトレッドの製品開発マネージャとして、ワークフロー製品X-point、AgileWorksを生み出す。業界No.1プロダクトへ。2013年7月株式会社hacomono（旧社名まちいろ）創業。業界で話題となる店舗のデジタル化を推進した後、2019年3月にフィットネスクラブ・公共運動施設・スクールなどウェルネス業界向けバーティカルSaaS「hacomono」をリリース。
村上 誠典 シニフィアン株式会社 共同代表
兵庫県姫路市出身。テクノロジー、ガバナンス、ファイナンス、サステナビリティ経営の専門家。 シニフィアン共同創業前は、ゴールドマン・サックスにてIT業界責任者として日本企業の競争力強化を推進すべく様々なアドバイザリーを手がける。TMTとM&Aグループを兼務、グローバル企業の戦略転換を数多く経験。 現在、未来社会を担うユニコーン企業を含む有望企業へ数多く投資。SHIFT社外取締役他、取締役・アドバイザーとして数多くの成長企業の経営に従事。著書『サステナブル資本主義 5％の「考える消費」が社会を変える」。
James Riney Founding Partner & CEO
Coral Capital 創業パートナーCEO。2015年より500 Startups Japan 代表兼マネージングパートナー。シードステージ企業へ80社以上に投資し、総額約300億円を運用。SmartHRのアーリーインベスターでもあり、約15億円のシリーズB資金調達ラウンドをリードし、現在、SmartHRの社外取締役も務める。2014年よりDeNAで東南アジアとシリコンバレーを中心にグローバル投資に従事。2016年にForbes Asia 30 Under 30 の「ファイナンス & ベンチャーキャピタル」部門で選ばれる。ベンチャーキャピタリストになる前は、STORYS.JP運営会社ResuPress（現Coincheck）の共同創業者兼CEOを務めた。J.P. Morgan在職中に東京へ移住。幼少期は日本で暮らしていた為、日本語は流暢。趣味はスノーボード、ダイビング、焼き鳥は塩派
前田 ヒロ ALL STAR SAAS FUND Managing Partner
シードからグロースまでSaaSベンチャーに特化して投資と支援をする「ALL STAR SAAS FUND」マネージングパートナー。
2010年、世界進出を目的としたスタートアップの育成プログラム「Open Network Lab」をデジタルガレージ、カカクコムと共同設立。その後、BEENOSのインキュベーション本部長として、国内外のスタートアップ支援・投資事業を統括。2015年には日本をはじめ、アメリカやインド、東南アジアを拠点とするスタートアップへの投資活動を行うグローバルファンド「BEENEXT」を設立。2016年には『Forbes Asia』が選ぶ「30 Under 30」のベンチャーキャピタル部門に選出される。
SAAS TALENT NETWORK
SAAS TALENT NETWORKは、将来SaaSスタートアップでCXOやVPとして活躍を目指す人材のためのコミュニティです。ご登録いただいた方には、業界最先端の取り組みをしているSaaS企業からの実践的な情報や、非公開ハイクラス求人など優先的に配信。その他にも、ALL STAR SAAS FUNDタレントパートナーより直接ご連絡やオファーをさせていただくこともあります。SaaS業界でキャリアアップを目指している方、SaaS業界でよりプロフェッショナル人材を目指したいと思っている方はぜひご参加ください！2022-03-0238 min
The Coral Capital Podcast#01: Light Street Capital's Gaurav Gupta On Why He Is Bullish On Startups In JapanMore and more global investors are starting to invest in Japanese tech. In this episode we interview Gaurav Gupta, Partner at Light Street Capital, a firm that has invested in Japanese tech companies since 2011. Their track record includes investments in Start Today (ZOZO), Monotaro, BASE, and Freee on the public side, as well as SmartHR's most recent Series D on the private side.
This episode covers:
How he became a Partner at Light Street Capital
How Japan's E-Commerce and SaaS penetration is behind other developed countries (and why there's opportunity)
Why studying trends in other markets...2021-11-0140 min
Microphone TherapyThe San Diego UFO ConspiracyWine Review - Blue Billed Duckwww.vivino.com/blue-billed-duck-rose/w/7798344
nypost.com/2021/05/14/video-ca…an-diego-navy-ship/ideo taken aboard a US Navy ship off the coast of San Diego shows a mysterious, spherical object flying in the air before disappearing into the ocean, reports said Friday. The footage is the source of two freeze frame images of unidentified flying objects .
Dick MaugFred Bartles and Ed Jaymes were not really down-home hayseeds. Frank Bartles, the loquacious one of the pair coming to you from a country porch, was, in fact, an Oregon hog fa...2021-09-221h 36
Microphone TherapyThe San Diego UFO ConspiracyWine Review - Blue Billed Duckwww.vivino.com/blue-billed-duck-rose/w/7798344nypost.com/2021/05/14/video-ca…an-diego-navy-ship/ideo taken aboard a US Navy ship off the coast of San Diego shows a mysterious, spherical object flying in the air before disappearing into the ocean, reports said Friday. The footage is the source of two freeze frame images of unidentified flying objects .Dick MaugFred Bartles and Ed Jaymes were not really down-home hayseeds. Frank Bartles, the loquacious one of the pair coming to you from a country porch, was, in fact, an Oregon hog farmer named David Rufkaur. His sidekick, stone-faced, taciturn Ed...2021-09-221h 36
Cloud Jazz Smooth JazzCloud Jazz Nº 2031 (Especial Sam Riney) - Episodio exclusivo para mecenasAgradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! El saxofonista y flautista Sam Riney es protagonista de este especial. Repasamos sus colaboraciones junto a grandes nombres de la música Smooth Jazz: Peter White, Keiko Matsui, Mark Winkler, David Benoit, Carl Anderson, Paul Jackson Jr., Boney James, Lalah Hathway, Marc Antoine, Grant Geissman y Perri Sisters.Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Cloud Jazz Smooth Jazz. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en http...2021-07-1859 min
カミナシSaaS FM6. Coral James：勝負し続けるキャピタリスト w/ @james_riney今回は、Coral Capital 創業パートナーCEOのJames Rineyさんをゲストにお迎えして、カミナシとの出会いや出資に至るまでのストーリー、Coral Capitalの投資決定基準、Jamesの人生観と仕事観などについて話しました。
▼トークハイライト
・カミナシとJamesとの出会い
・Jamesから見たカミナシ
・Coral Capitalについて
・Why this?, Why now?, Why you?という投資判断のフレームワーク
・投資実行のリードタイム
・注目している事業領域
・Jamesのキャリアの変遷
・James、Coral Capitalの野望
・SmartHRへのシリーズB出資の舞台裏
・Jamesからのメッセージ
▼関連情報
・スタートアップのための新型コロナワクチン合同職域接種の開始について| Coral Capital
▼パーソナリティ
代表取締役CEO 諸岡 裕人（@morooka_hiroto）
2009年慶応大学経済学部卒業。リクルートスタッフィングで営業職を経験後、家業において航空会社の予約センター立ち上げや機内食工場、ホテル客室清掃などブルーカラーの現場業務に従事。 その原体験から、2016年12月に株式会社カミナシを創業し、ノンデスクワーカーの業務を効率化する現場改善プラットフォーム「カミナシ」を開発。
▼ゲスト
Coral Capital 創業パートナーCEO James Riney（@james_riney）
2015年より500 Startups Japan 代表兼マネージングパートナー。シードステージ企業へ80社以上に投資し、総額約150億円を運用。SmartHRのアーリーインベスターでもあり、約15億円のシリーズB資金調達ラウンドをリードし、現在、SmartHRの社外取締役も務める。2014年よりDeNAで東南アジアとシリコンバレーを中心にグローバル投資に従事。
2016年にForbes Asia 30 Under 30 の「ファイナンス & ベンチャーキャピタル」部門で選ばれる。ベンチャーキャピタリストになる前は、STORYS.JP運営会社ResuPress（現Coincheck）の共同創業者兼CEOを務めた。J.P. Morgan在職中に東京へ移住。幼少期は日本で暮らしていた為、日本語は流暢。
趣味はスノーボード、ダイビング、焼き鳥は塩派
▼カミナシについて
カミナシは「ノンデスクワーカーの才能を解き放つ」をミッションに、日本のノンデスクワーカー3,100万人の作業をITにより効率化し、働き方をスマートにすることを目指しています。2020年6月に提供を開始した現場改善プラットフォーム『カミナシ』は、日報や作業チェックなど現場のルーティンワークをノーコードでアプリ化する業務効率化ツールです。手書き情報のデータ化から集計、報告など、これまで紙やエクセルで行っていた事務作業をデジタル化することで、現場での正しい作業ナビゲーションの徹底やチェック結果をリアルタイムで一元管理。製造や飲食、小売、物流など、あらゆる現場にいるノンデスクワーカーの働き方を変革するとともに、現場のDXにより業務改善や品質向上に寄与しています。
☆株式会社カミナシの事業やカルチャーについてまとめた会社紹介資料2021-07-0131 minMicrophone Therapy06 07 2021 Microphone Therapy - The Miniature Invisible Black Hole06 07 2021 Microphone Therapy - The Miniature Invisible Black HoleWine Review - Blue Billed Duckhttps://www.vivino.com/blue-billed-duck-rose/w/7798344https://nypost.com/2021/05/14/video-captures-mysterious-flying-object-near-san-diego-navy-ship/ideo taken aboard a US Navy ship off the coast of San Diego shows a mysterious, spherical object flying in the air before disappearing into the ocean, reports said Friday. The footage is the source of two freeze frame images of unidentified flying objects .Dick MaugFred Bartles and Ed Jaymes were not really down-home hayseeds. Frank Bartles, the loquacious one of the pair coming to you from...2021-06-071h 36
The Joe and Mike Show06 07 2021 Microphone Therapy - The Miniature Invisible Black Hole06 07 2021 Microphone Therapy - The Miniature Invisible Black Hole
Wine Review - Blue Billed Duck
https://www.vivino.com/blue-billed-duck-rose/w/7798344
https://nypost.com/2021/05/14/video-captures-mysterious-flying-object-near-san-diego-navy-ship/
ideo taken aboard a US Navy ship off the coast of San Diego shows a mysterious, spherical object flying in the air before disappearing into the ocean, reports said Friday. The footage is the source of two freeze frame images of unidentified flying objects .
Dick Maug
Fred Bartles and Ed Jaymes were not really down-home hayseeds. Frank Bartles, the loquacious one of the pair coming to you from a country porch, was, in fact, an Oregon...2021-06-071h 36
Microphone Therapy06 07 2021 Microphone Therapy - The Miniature Invisible Black Hole06 07 2021 Microphone Therapy - The Miniature Invisible Black Hole
Wine Review - Blue Billed Duck
https://www.vivino.com/blue-billed-duck-rose/w/7798344
https://nypost.com/2021/05/14/video-captures-mysterious-flying-object-near-san-diego-navy-ship/
ideo taken aboard a US Navy ship off the coast of San Diego shows a mysterious, spherical object flying in the air before disappearing into the ocean, reports said Friday. The footage is the source of two freeze frame images of unidentified flying objects .
Dick Maug
Fred Bartles and Ed Jaymes were not really down-home hayseeds. Frank Bartles, the loquacious one of the pair coming to you from a country porch, was, in fact, an Oregon...2021-06-071h 36
The James Cancer-Free World PodcastEpisode 85: New Riney Myeloma CARE Center Funded With $10 Million Gift, With Dr. Don BensonA $10 million gift from the founder of Scottrade has created a unique and innovative new center at the James to fight multiple myeloma, a rare type of blood cancer. The goal “is to put drugs in veins, to give treatment to patients,” said Don Benson, MD, PhD. In this episode, Benson, one of the world’s leading myeloma experts, describes the impact and creation of the Paula and Roger Riney Family Foundation Center for Advanced Research Excellence (Myeloma CARE). The $10 million gift will fund the development of five drugs in development by Benson and his James colleagues designed to treat myelom...2021-05-1824 min
Cloud Jazz Smooth JazzCloud Jazz Nº 1737 (Producciones Paul Brown)Este especial está dedicado a la faceta como productor de Paul Brown, uno de los más importantes de la música Smooth Jazz de las últimas décadas. Escuchamos sus trabajos junto a estrellas del género como Boney James, Al Jarreau, Sam Riney, Norman Brown, Gabriela Anders, Dave Koz, Mindi Abair, Peter White, Bob James, Marc Antoine, Richard Elliot, Rick Braun, Gerald Albright y George Benson.2019-11-2258 minDisrupting JapanWhat You Need to Know to Raise Money in JapanStartups and venture capital work differently in Japan.
The rounds are smaller, the priorities distinct, and while the same terms are used, people quickly discover that the definitions are often subtly different. The game is played differently in Japan.
Today we get a chance to clear up a lot of the confusion as we sit down with James Riney, founder of Coral Capital and head of 500 startups Japan. We talk about some of the most significant changes that Japanese venture capital has seen over the past five years, and we look at how things are going to develop going forward.
...2019-07-0852 min
Analyse Asia with Bernard LeongEpisode 202: Japan Startup Ecosystem in 2017 with James Riney - Analyse Asia with Bernard LeongJames Riney from 500 Startups, Japan joined us in a conversation to discuss the evolution of Japan startup ecosystem. We discussed where the 500 Startups Japan fund is now, some interesting tidbits on what is happening with the ecosystem there, and his perspectives on payment startups versus banks & whether ICOs will displace venture capitalists. The post Episode 202: Japan Startup Ecosystem in 2017 with James Riney appeared first on Analyse Asia.2017-08-2320 min
Cloud Jazz Smooth JazzCloud Jazz Nº 1160 (Especial Sam Riney)Repasamos las colaboraciones del saxofonista Sam Riney junto a destacados artistas como Peter White, Keiko Matsui, Mark Winkler, David Benoit, Carl Anderson, Paul Jackson Jr., Boney James, Lalah Hathway, Marc Antoine, Grant Geissman y Perri Sisters.2017-01-271h 00Disrupting JapanStartup Fundraising in Japan – Live & UnleashedDisrupting Japan is two years old and ready to party. To celebrate, we gathered the leaders of Tokyo's venture capital community together in front of a live audience of made up of the thought leaders of Japan's startup community. We all had a few drinks and talked about fundraising in Japan, the future of venture capital here, and how startups can best get in touch with and impress VCs.
Our panel included some of the top VC investors in Japan, which naturally led to an amazing discussion.
Shinji Asada (@asada23) - Japan Head, Salesforce Ventures
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Analyse Asia with Bernard LeongEpisode 87: From DeNA to 500 Startups in Japan with James Riney - Analyse Asia with Bernard LeongIn this episode, James Riney from 500 Startups Japan discussed his story from an entrepreneur to a venture capitalist. We recapped his first company, Storys.JP, following his role as a principal in DeNA Capital to the Japan fund in 500 Startups. We also tapped his brain on the interesting areas in robotics, virtual and augmented The post Episode 87: From DeNA to 500 Startups in Japan with James Riney appeared first on Analyse Asia.2016-01-1725 minDisrupting JapanWhy Japanese VCs are Losing Out – James Riney of 500 Startups500 Startups has been one of the driving forces behind the utter disruption of how seed funding is done. That shift is one of the reasons we have seen such large and diverse startup ecosystems emerging around the world. Japan, however, often changes more slowly than other nations.2015-11-0935 min
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