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500 Startups Japan,
https://500startups.jp/Last activity: 14.06.2017
Probably Closed - Reference to STARTUP LOG｜スタートアップの挑戦を、もっと身近に
In order to support the growth and global expansion of startups in the area of "Cool Japan", we decided a LP investment in a Japanese fund managed by an American prominent venture capital firm headquartered in Silicon Valley.
Supported by the proactive investments made by the venture capital firm that has made over 1,800 seed investments in 60 countries and its entrepreneur training program that is linked to a variety of specialists (mentors) around the world, we aim to build an ecosystem in which seed stage startups can grow and compete globally.
Supported by the proactive investments made by the venture capital firm that has made over 1,800 seed investments in 60 countries and its entrepreneur training program that is linked to a variety of specialists (mentors) around the world, we aim to build an ecosystem in which seed stage startups can grow and compete globally.
Location: Canada, Alberta
Total raised: $54.5M
Investors 1
| Date | Name | Website |
| - | Cool Japan... | cj-fund.co... |
Funding Rounds 2
| Date | Series | Amount | Investors |
| 14.06.2017 | - | $35M | Cool Japan... |
| 12.09.2016 | - | $19.5M | Cool Japan... |
Mentions in press and media 7
| Date | Title | Description |
| 14.06.2017 | 500 Startups Raises More Than $35M For Japan Fund | 500 Startups has raised an oversubscribed $35.28 million for a $30 million targeted fund focused on Japan, according to a regulatory filing. The filing said commitments were raised by 19 LPs. 500 Startups Japan is headed up by Managing Part... |
| 14.06.2017 | 500 Startups raises $35 mln for oversubscribed Japan fund | - |
| 14.06.2017 | 500 Startups closes $35M Japan fund with the backing of the Japanese government | 500 Startups has announced the close of its fund for Japan, more than 18 months after it was first unveiled. The effort is backed by the Japanese government, which has chipped in as an LP via its Cool Japan Fund. (Yes, that really is the na... |
| 12.09.2016 | 500 Startups Raises an Initial $19.5M for Japan Fund | 500 Startups has raised more than $19.5 million for a $30 million targeted fund focused on Japan, according to a regulatory filing. The filing for 500 Startups JP lists co-founders Dave McClure and Christine Tsai, as well as James Riney, wh... |
| 12.09.2016 | 500 Startups Raises an Initial $19.5M for Japan Fund | 500 Startups has raised more than $19.5 million for a $30 million targeted fund focused on Japan, according to a regulatory filing. The filing for 500 Startups JP lists co-founders Dave McClure and Christine Tsai, as well as James Riney, wh... |
| 15.11.2015 | Inside the SXSW of Japan: Myojo Waraku | (Via The Bridge) – Myojo Waraku is an annual festival taking place in Japan’s western city of Fukuoka with a flavor of America’s South by South West (SXSW) festival, showcasing prominent startups and awesome digital media and music performe... |
| 07.09.2015 | 500 Startups Announces A $30 Million Fund For Japan | 500 Startups is continuing its quest to cover Asia after the U.S.-headquartered VC company launched a $30 million microfund for Japan. The firm first moved into Asia in 2013 with its $10 million ‘500 Durians’ fund for Southeast Asia. That r... |