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7Japan’s W fund to start investing in Southeast Asian startups - BRIDGE（ブリッジ）
Japan's W fund announced plans to expand its investment activities into Southeast Asian startups, marking a strategic move to tap into the growing startup ecosystem in the region.
5/23/2023
Tokyo Financial Award 2022 candidates revealed | by Norbert Gehrke | Tokyo FinTech - Medium
The candidates for the Tokyo Financial Award 2022 have been announced, highlighting innovative fintech companies and individuals contributing to Tokyo's financial ecosystem, as reported by Norbert Gehrke on Tokyo FinTech Medium.
11/24/2022
LA-based Tippsy raises $1.6M, operating subscription-based tasting club of Japanese sake - BRIDGE（ブリッジ）
Los Angeles-based Tippsy has raised $1.6 million in funding. The company operates a subscription-based tasting club focused on Japanese sake, bringing curated sake experiences to customers in the US market.
4/14/2022
Daily Deal Round Up: October 13, 2021 - Global Venturing
Global Venturing's daily deal round up for October 13, 2021, compiling the latest corporate venture capital investments and startup funding news from around the world.
10/13/2021
Parallel, Japan’s answer to Discord, secures $11M series B for global expansion - BRIDGE（ブリッジ）
Parallel, a Japanese voice and community platform rivaling Discord, has raised $11M in a Series B funding round to fuel its global expansion ambitions.
6/11/2021
Corporate venturing deal net: 24-28 August 2020 - Global Venturing
A roundup of corporate venturing deals recorded during the week of August 24-28, 2020, compiled by Global Venturing covering investment activities across various industries worldwide.
8/28/2020
Hypermedia owner forms W Ventures holding group - Campaign Middle East
The owner of Hypermedia has established a new holding group called W Ventures, as reported by Campaign Middle East. The move signals a strategic restructuring and expansion of business operations in the region.
3/26/2019
Investment Signals
4Tokyo Financial Award 2022 recognizes emerging fintech companies and innovations in the Japanese financial technology ecosystem, indicating active venture activity in the region.
Multiple corporate venture deals occurring during August 2020, indicating active corporate venturing activity across sectors during pandemic period.
Japan's W fund is expanding its investment strategy to Southeast Asian startups, signaling geographic diversification and interest in emerging market opportunities.
Tippsy, an LA-based subscription-based Japanese sake tasting club, has raised $1.6M in funding, indicating investor confidence in direct-to-consumer beverage subscription models.