The Idea Guy - DBusiness Magazine

DBusiness Magazine profiles 'The Idea Guy,' highlighting an innovative thinker whose creative concepts and entrepreneurial vision are making an impact in the Detroit business community.

6/19/2023

70+ Most Influential People in the Philippine Startup Scene - Esquiremag.ph

Esquiremag.ph highlights over 70 of the most influential figures shaping the Philippine startup ecosystem, showcasing key entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators driving the country's tech and business growth.

3/10/2022

South-east Asian logistics firm snags US$15m from Creo Capital, East Ventures - The Business Times

A South-east Asian logistics company has secured US$15 million in funding from investors Creo Capital and East Ventures, signaling continued investor confidence in the region's logistics sector.

1/26/2022

Infinity Ventures, e.ventures, rebranded to Headline - BRIDGE（ブリッジ）

Venture capital firms Infinity Ventures and e.ventures have rebranded under a unified name, Headline, signaling a new chapter in their global investment strategy.

5/10/2021

Livestreaming firm M17 appoints Infinity Venture Partners’ Hirofumi Ono as Global CEO - BRIDGE（ブリッジ）

M17 Entertainment, a livestreaming company, has named Hirofumi Ono of Infinity Venture Partners as its new Global CEO, signaling a strategic leadership shift for the firm.

8/17/2020

Payments firm Ksher scores $10m in series A+ round led by MindWorks - Tech in Asia

4/8/2020

Lalamove backs logistics startup Inteluck in $5m round led by MindWorks - Tech in Asia

3/31/2020

Japanese online classifieds startup Jimoty files for IPO - BRIDGE（ブリッジ）

Japanese online classifieds startup Jimoty has filed for an IPO. The company operates a local community-based classifieds platform connecting buyers and sellers across Japan.

1/11/2020

Infinity Venture Partners launches $100M third fund focusing on Japanese and Chinese startups - BRIDGE（ブリッジ）

Infinity Venture Partners has launched its third fund with $100M in capital, targeting startups in Japan and China. The fund aims to support emerging companies in both markets.

11/26/2018

Japan’s IoT-optimized cellular operator Soracom raises $22M series B for global expansion - BRIDGE（ブリッジ）

11/23/2018

Japanese accounting startup Freee raises $2.7 million from Infinity Venture Partners and DCM - BRIDGE（ブリッジ）

Japanese accounting startup Freee has secured $2.7 million in funding from Infinity Venture Partners and DCM, marking a significant investment milestone for the cloud-based accounting software company.

11/22/2018

Japan’s Creema launches iOS app, gives users instant access to handmade items sellers - BRIDGE（ブリッジ）

Creema, a Japanese handmade marketplace, has launched an iOS app providing users with easier access to handmade goods and direct connections with sellers.

10/19/2018

Strikingly slots in $10m series A-plus - Global Venturing

Strikingly, a website builder platform, has raised $10 million in a Series A-plus funding round, according to Global Venturing, signaling continued investor confidence in the company's growth.

9/18/2018

Pakpobox Raised Pre-Series A Funding For Its Asia Smart Locker Platform - Jumpstart Magazine

Pakpobox has successfully raised Pre-Series A funding to expand its smart locker platform across Asia, signaling growing investor interest in automated parcel delivery solutions in the region.

1/25/2018

Five years after its launch, website building platform Strikingly raises $6M Series A - TechCrunch

Website building platform Strikingly has raised $6M in a Series A funding round, five years after its initial launch, marking a significant milestone for the company.

8/31/2017

Taiwan’s GliaCloud, AI video creation startup, gets $500K seed funding for Asia expansion - BRIDGE（ブリッジ）

GliaCloud, a Taiwanese AI video creation startup, has secured $500K in seed funding to expand its operations across Asia, leveraging its technology to automate video content production.

8/15/2017

HTC Launches $10 Billion Venture Capital Alliance to Invest in VR Startups - FinSMEs

HTC has announced a $10 billion venture capital alliance aimed at investing in virtual reality startups, signaling the company's strong commitment to expanding the VR ecosystem and supporting emerging innovators in the space.

7/4/2016

Your quintessential guide to Singapore’s tech scene - Tech in Asia

A comprehensive guide covering Singapore's technology ecosystem, highlighting key players, startups, and trends shaping one of Asia's most vibrant and innovative tech hubs.

4/6/2016

Japan’s Iichi, Taiwan’s Pinkoi join forces to make handmade marketplaces more vibrant - BRIDGE（ブリッジ）

Japanese handmade marketplace Iichi and Taiwan's Pinkoi have partnered to boost the handmade goods market, aiming to create a more vibrant and collaborative platform for artisans across Asia.

3/23/2016

5 Asian tech startups to watch from Infinity Ventures' summit in Kyoto, Japan - VentureBeat

VentureBeat highlights 5 promising Asian tech startups featured at Infinity Ventures' summit held in Kyoto, Japan, showcasing emerging innovation across the region.

12/20/2015

Rapidly growing photo sharing and video streaming app maker 17 Media raises $10m Series A - SiliconANGLE

17 Media, a fast-growing app developer specializing in photo sharing and video streaming, has successfully raised $10 million in a Series A funding round, signaling strong investor confidence in its platform.

11/5/2015

I am a geek-turned-VC investing in China and Japan. AMA! - Tech in Asia

A venture capitalist with a tech geek background shares insights on investing in China and Japan, answering community questions in an Ask Me Anything session on Tech in Asia.

7/10/2015

Recruit joins with venture fund to invest in Chinese startups - Nikkei Asia

Recruit is partnering with a venture fund to invest in Chinese startups, signaling the Japanese HR and technology giant's strategic push into China's growing startup ecosystem.

11/6/2014

Shh, These Startups Are Still Working On Changing The Future - PYMNTS.com

A look at startups quietly but steadily working on innovations that could reshape the future, despite operating outside the mainstream spotlight in the current business landscape.

4/29/2014

Japanese Accounting SaaS Company "freee" Raises $8M from DCM and Infinity Venture Partners to Be Japan's Top SMB-Support Brand - PR Newswire

Japanese accounting SaaS startup freee raised $8 million in funding from DCM and Infinity Venture Partners, aiming to become Japan's leading brand for small and medium-sized business support.

4/24/2014

Luxury fashion consignment store ‘The RealReal’ appoints Kiyotaka Fujii as its Japan CEO - BRIDGE（ブリッジ）

The RealReal, a leading luxury fashion consignment platform, has appointed Kiyotaka Fujii as CEO of its Japan operations, signaling a strategic expansion into the Japanese luxury resale market.

4/15/2014

Japan’s GMO Pepabo launches marketplace for user-designed crafts - BRIDGE（ブリッジ）

GMO Pepabo, a Japanese internet services company, has launched a new online marketplace allowing users to create and sell their own custom-designed craft products.

4/2/2014

Japanese classifieds site Jmty.jp looks for light at the end of the tunnel - BRIDGE（ブリッジ）

Jmty.jp, a Japanese classifieds platform, is navigating challenges as it seeks growth opportunities in a competitive market, striving to find a sustainable path forward.

12/6/2013

OrderWithMe.com Closes $6M Series B Funding - FinSMEs

OrderWithMe.com has successfully closed a $6 million Series B funding round, as reported by FinSMEs. This investment is expected to support the company's growth and expansion of its group-buying platform for businesses.

12/5/2013

Japanese fashion commerce site Muse＆Co passes $1M in monthly sales - BRIDGE（ブリッジ）

Japanese fashion e-commerce platform Muse&Co has achieved a milestone by surpassing $1 million in monthly sales, highlighting the growing demand for online fashion retail in Japan.

12/4/2013