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Accelerating entry into Japan with digital human technology, Korean AI tech
company "KLleon"
FASHIONSNAP.COM【ファッションスナップ・ドットコム】・23時間前
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Ryo Hirakawa
NewsPicks Startup Curator
KLleon also seems to have a Japanese corporation based in Fukuoka. We just
finished raising Series A funding last year, but it's amazing because it's
almost impossible for a Japanese startup to expand overseas. KLleon site:
https://klleon.io/
For the first time in Japan, Aster (ASTR) will be listed on Bitbank. Full-scale
entry into the Japanese market
Atarashii Economy 5 hours ago
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渡辺 創太
Stake Technologies CEO
Astarのネイティブトークンである$ASTRが26日から国内取引所であるbitbankに26日より上場します。お力添えいただきました皆様に感謝申し上げます。日本に上場するのは極めてハードルが高く時間を有するためAstarは海外でプレゼンスをとり日本にもってくる逆輸入の戦略をとっていました。開発を始めてから3年が経ちますが、この日を迎えることができ嬉しく思います。ここからがスタートなので世界で勝つプロダクトが作れるようにこれからも頑張ります。
FTX In Talks With Investors To Raise Up To $1 Billion At $32 Billion Valuation -
Report
Bloomberg.com 5 hours ago
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Ryo Hirakawa
NewsPicks Startup Curator
FTX, which acquired Japanese unicorn startup Liquid Group this year, is working
to raise funds at the same valuation as in January this year. Last year's sales
exceeded $1 billion. “FTX will exceed $1 billion in sales in 2021 – more than 10
times the previous year” https://newspicks.com/news/7471096
Mr. Yusaku Maezawa also invested "Turning typhoons into energy with featherless
windmills" Venture challenge [SDGs]
テレ朝news・4時間前
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大場 紀章
ポスト石油戦略研究所 エネルギーアナリスト/ポスト石油戦略研究所代表
この方式は構造材の問題で大型化が極めて難しいので、夢はアリますが、残念ながらエネルギー供給源として技術的な将来性はナシです。私の見解が間違っていることを願います。
[T2D3] How to overcome the wall of T2 ── Learn from RevComm, how to achieve ARR
1 to 1 billion yen in 2 years
blog.allstarsaas.com ・ 2022/09/20
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Hiroshi Sakuma
ユーザベース / NewsPicks Co-CEO
I really sympathize with "hiring people who do not have high IT literacy as
sales". We will move away from the belief that “only people who are …” can sell,
commit to education and training, and open up possibilities. In the early days
of SPEEDA, it was said that only people with backgrounds in consulting and
financial institutions could sell. The Foundation, Mr. Niino, and I had a long
discussion and decided not to hire him. I remember it being expanded. Niino-san
and I may have contradicted each other. After that, as he produced a clear track
record, the potential of sales personnel expanded, recruitment accelerated,
leading to further growth of SPEEDA, and we were able to deliver the value of
management analysis to many people. rice field. By the way, the member is now
entrepreneurship and taking on a new challenge.
I tried to find out why DoorDash is winning in the food delivery industry
Coral Capital ・ 2022/09/20
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Temma Abe
USA West Coast | Tech Writer | MBA Admission Counseling
I have written. It is an article that breaks down and explains the main KPIs. I
tried to explain as carefully as possible, even for those who are not familiar
with the structure of marketplace businesses. Of course, the information we can
obtain from outside is limited, but we intend to bring data from a variety of
sources. However, although I am writing this kind of article, my family is an
Uber Eats person lol. I'm not particular about it, it's just because of inertia.
Foundation by a former foreign finance man who loves banks
DIAMOND SIGNAL ・ 2022/09/21
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Chitatsu Takao
Member of the Board, CLO/Lawyer, Funds Co., Ltd.
Fivot has been paying attention since the IDARE release. It's a bit technical,
but in the case of a fund transfer business, the account balance of ●●Pay is
regarded as a deposit interest rate if points are attached to the balance, and
there is a legal risk that it falls under "deposits" under the Investment Law.
There is, but IDARE was configured as a prepaid payment instrument and added
points, but it was avoiding evaluation as a deposit interest rate. I think this
is a legal hack. In terms of providing funds to corporations, we have a product
lineup suitable for bill payment, RBF, venture debt, and a challenger bank. For
invoice advance and RBF, if the track record of the target business can be
predicted to some extent, it will be possible to design a relatively solid
product. Loan decisions are even tougher. This is an important point related to
how Mr. Fivot raises funds for funding (how to purchase raw materials in the
manufacturing industry). Normally, we would procure through equity financing,
but for the Series A procurement amount of 1 billion yen, the policy is to "aim
to execute a cumulative total of 5 billion yen in financing over the next year."
So, another assumption may be concrete at this stage. For example, if you are
satisfied with our superior lending decision-making techniques, we may consider
forming a venture debt fund and receiving LP investment from institutional
investors. When developing an independent challenger bank, while it is possible
to formulate a bold strategy, the most important thing is how to secure a
sustainable procurement channel. I would like to keep an eye on Fivot's future
business development.

GPIF's venture investment as an option for maximizing profits - Former Minister
of Health, Labor and Welfare Shiozaki
Bloomberg.com ・ 2022/09/20
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Ken EbiharaPRO
Representative Partner of Rebright Partners
Whether it is Bloomberg, or because it is an economic media, it goes without
saying, but in any case, are you discussing (direct) investment in startups?
Investments in VC funds that invest in startups Or, it was a transcript of an
interview that was hard to understand because it went back and forth. See
comments here on GPIF's investment in VC funds.
https://newspicks.com/news/7272167/?invoker=np_urlshare_uid143212&utm_source=newspicks&utm_campaign=np_urlshare&utm_medium=urlshare
Even now, it is better not to use the word "senmitsu" in economic media. I don't
know who started saying it, but it's been misleading for a long time. It may be
so if an amateur invests, but discussing an amateur's investment in this context
is nonsense in the first place, so VC funds are a relatively high-risk,
high-return asset class, but the probability of success is 1/1000. It cannot be.
Although it depends on the fund, roughly half or less of the projects are lost,
a handful of projects are very successful, and the rest are moderately
successful. In other words, the essence of this discussion is to identify GPs
that have a solid track record, not just low-risk alternatives such as
government bonds, but also alternatives, such as government bonds, in order to
maximize the pension investment of the public, and to invest continuously rather
than just once. It is a matter of course that sovereign funds in foreign
countries are doing portfolio formation while diversifying the risk of vintage
(vintage risk).
シェフも個で稼ぐ時代　5.4億円調達の「シェアダイン」、本業化率が急増
Forbes JAPAN ・ 2022/09/20
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Ide Yuki
Co-representative of Sharedyne Co., Ltd.
I have a strong feeling that the way chefs work will change significantly as a
result of the COVID-19 crisis. With the funds raised this time, we will put more
effort into supporting chefs. We will also strengthen the development side. One
of the joys of ShareDine is that you can request different chefs according to
your life stage and lifestyle. We aim to create a platform where unique chefs
can play an active role.
[Shock] Next SHEIN? The "cross-border warehouse" strategy is amazing!
NewsPicks editorial department ・ 2022/09/20
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Kota Takaguchi PRO
freelance journalist
Cheap cross-border EC from China is now a big boom. Seein, which has become the
world's third largest unicorn company in terms of valuation after ByteDance and
SpaceX, attracts generation Z around the world and continues to export a huge
number of apparel from China. Many Chinese ventures are now rapidly expanding
their business in an attempt to copy this success in other fields. One such
company is Gigacloud Technology. It was just listed on the NASDAQ in August this
year, but immediately after the listing, it was conspicuous in the sense that
its stock price fluctuated wildly as one of the so-called meme stocks. Their
business model is "cross-border e-commerce for large-scale products such as
furniture, room runners, and garden supplies." Mr. Wen Feixiang of IT Orange,
the Chinese version of Tech Crunch, points out that it is excellent to solve
problems that are different from accessories such as apparel and gadgets through
bold investment. Most of our readers probably don't know about this company, but
they are quietly making steady progress in expanding into the Japanese market,
with four logistics bases already in place. Just as no one knew about See-in a
year ago, is it possible that in a year's time it will be a powerful company
that dominates the world? ! Please read the business history of Gigacloud
Technology, the furniture version of See-in. ＊＊＊＊ We have launched the NewsPicks
topic "Digging behind Digital China" with the theme of the forefront of
Chinatech. Thank you for reading and following us.
https://newspicks.com/topics/china/
Introducing a cleaning robot equipped with “PFN AI” Flexible autonomous driving
and high cleaning power Jointly developed with Amano
ITmedia NEWS ・ 2022/09/20
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Takeshi Tsuchiya PRO
Professor, Department of Aerospace Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering,
The University of Tokyo
Sometimes it may break things or hurt people. Who will reach the target level
first, a company that improves the accuracy of automated driving through such
failures, or a company that develops automated driving in a situation where it
is absolutely unacceptable to hurt people? .
【経営術】「気が狂った」アイデアを、7兆円企業に育てるまで
NewsPicks editorial department ・ 2022/09/20
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Yuzu Oka
NewsPicks editorial department reporter
In mid-September, the CEO of Moderna visited Japan. At the round-table
discussion with young Japanese people, the words he spoke were very impressive,
so I will edit and deliver them. How do you turn unproven technology into a
business? How to persuade investors How should the company culture be created?
It's packed with stories about running a biotech company that no one believed in
at first for over a decade. I think it will especially resonate with those who
aspire to be entrepreneurs and those who are worried about building an
organization.
Pharmaceuticals that control the "microbiome", a startup from Kobe University
challenges development
New Switch 2022/09/19
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Miyako Yoshizawa PRO
Coral Capital Senior Associate
While supplement products such as probiotics have been widely used by consumers
worldwide, pharmaceutical-level evidence has not been shown. I am very
interested in not only the development of pharmaceuticals in this field from
Japan, but also the unique genome editing technology for biopharmaceuticals.
Recruit partnered with Study Plus to refine guidance through history analysis
Nihon Keizai Shimbun 2022/09/19
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Ichiya Nakamura PRO
President of iU (Professional College of Information Management Innovation)
Recruit's Study Sapuri and Study Plus link learning history data. Computers have
finally been installed at schools, but data utilization is still far from
complete. I would like the private sector to take the lead and provide feedback
on the results.
Byju's, India's most valuable unicorn, loses 82 billion yen a year
Forbes JAPAN ・ 2022/09/19
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Ryo Hirakawa
NewsPicks Startup Curator
The financial results of Byju's, which has been expected to be the world's
largest EdTech startup, are surprising. In FY2020, we grew 19.8 times, and I
believe that expectations were high not only for corporate value but also for
high profitability. This time, the underperformer was WhiteHat Jr., which was
acquired for $300 million. I think that Byju's sent out a message that it would
expand its business centering on WhiteHat Jr. when China's EdTech regulations
were introduced. The article from the local tech media Inc42. was easy to
understand.
https://inc42.com/features/byjus-fy21-financials-loss-revenue-analysis/
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foriio、Amadeus Codeと業務提携 「foriio」に登録するクリエイター向けに、著作権フリーの音源提供サービス「Evoke
Music（イヴォークミュージック）」の特典をプレゼント
Business alliance
2022/09/22

foriio Co., Ltd.
Amadeus Code、foriioと業務提携 「foriiio」ユーザーを対象に「Evoke Music」の利用料が初月分無料に
Business alliance
2022/09/22

Amadeus Code Inc.
SOKO LIFE TECHNOLOGY、グッドラックスリーと業務提携 Web3を活用した地域活性化、住民サービス向上等の取り組みを加速
Business alliance
2022/09/22

SOKO LIFE TECHNOLOGY
ASF、第三者割当増資を実施 約12.5億円を調達
Funding
2022/09/22

ASF Co., Ltd.
Partnership with IPPO and Gazelle Capital Promote corporate growth by smoothing
office relocation, which is a burden for seed to middle-stage startups and
ventures
Business alliance
2022/09/22

IPPO Co., Ltd.
Felix implements third-party allotment capital increase, raises a total of 300
million yen
Funding
2022/09/22

Felix Co., Ltd.
Startup-Access Ranking
AndPad Co., Ltd.

Developed cloud-based construction project management service "ANDPAD" that can
centrally manage everything from streamlining construction sites to improving
management. Developed and provided the electronic ordering system "ANDPAD
Ordering", which has functions such as electronic signatures and time stamps and
complies with the Construction Industry Law and the Electronic Book Storage Law.
Specializing in construction work with short construction times, we have
developed and deployed an operation management application "ANDPAD Board" that
can realize one-stop operation from schedule adjustment to site information
sharing and work completion reporting. Our mission is to make people who build
happiness happy.
#architecture #project-management #software #construction #application #saas
#btob #cloud-services #subscription #construction-management #contech
Ruler Co., Ltd.

Developing regional digital currency business and cryptocurrency issuing
business. We provide NFT “Rula NFT” specializing in tourism, which converts
tourism resources such as hot springs, sake breweries, and castles all over
Japan into NFTs (non-fungible tokens). We provide a regional digital currency
“Lulacoin” that can be used at tourist spots nationwide. Rulercoin consists of
two parts: a digital currency that can be used across tourist destinations
nationwide and premium points. A digital currency with a network that
compensates for the weakness of ". The vision is to create a world full of
people in tourist spots nationwide with the power of content and Web3.
#crypto-currency #NFT #financial #fintech #content #btoc
Timee Co., Ltd.

We are developing a service that matches “time you want to work” and “time you
want to work”. Working time sharing service “Timee” that matches gig workers who
want to work immediately with businesses who want workers immediately, and
people who want to experience work and life in rural areas and businesses who
want manpower and skills. Developed “Timey Travel” where you can find your
second home. With a vision of "enriching each person's time", the mission is to
"create an infrastructure that expands the possibilities of life through
'work'".
#hrtech #mobile-app #matching #adopt #btob #btoc
Kitchhike Co., Ltd.

Operation of “Kitchhike”, a platform that provides an online store where you can
experience traveling through food and culture, and an online event holding
service that connects you with local people. Development of “Furusato Food
Experience”, a local government collaboration service aimed at creating related
population and regional value centered on food. Providing a parent-child
workation “Nursery Study Abroad” that connects the community and child-rearing
families. Provision of “Tsunagaru DX”, a SaaS specialized for related
populations that visualizes and nurtures related populations. Operation of
“Nippon Local Food Guide”, an online store that connects local communities and
consumers. Its mission is to “enhance regional value and connect it to the
future of the earth.”
#cloud-services #platform #foodtech #food-and-drink #mobile-app #software
#application #btoc #matching
MUSVI Co., Ltd.

Development, sales and consulting of the real space connection platform "MUSVI"
using the telepresence system "window". Research and development of telepresence
technology and provision of related solutions.
#hardware #community #btob
Startup-New Registration
株式会社SUGITA

「建設業界の人手不足を改善する」ことをテーマに事業を展開。 ホームリペアサービス「ココッチョ」を提供。
ココッチョは家の中の小さな修理に特化した“直せる人”が直すリペアサービス。 その他、従業員全員のスマホで施設管理ができるシステム「HITOKOE」を提供。
修繕箇所の報告から施工まで、全てクラウド上で管理することができる。
「世の中の職人不足を改善する」をビジョンに、「IT技術と独自の教育で、多様な職人を創り出す。」をミッションに掲げる。
Felix Co., Ltd.

Development of drugs targeting ferroptosis and oxidized lipids. Creation of
first-in-class small molecule drugs in ophthalmic, neurological and neonatal
fields.
Beliebe Co., Ltd.

Knowing your own “ability to conceive” and developing a service to design the
best life. Providing an AMH test kit that allows online medical interviews on
LINE and self-checking of ovarian age easily at home at any time. In addition,
based on the AMH test and counseling results, we will support life and career
planning.
Otomoni Co., Ltd.

Operates “Otomoni” where grandchildren support the lives of seniors. We provide
a “concierge window” service that allows Otomoni staff to consult about personal
problems and have daily conversations with staff through video calls using a TV
screen. In addition, we are developing a delivery and setup business.
Dots for Co., Ltd.

Operation of d.CONNECT, a digital platform for African rural communities.
Utilizing wireless technology "mesh network technology", we develop "distributed
communication" that builds wireless network infrastructure in farming villages
in Africa at overwhelmingly low cost and in a short period of time. Building a
“Smart Village” where villagers will be able to access digital services at a
continuously affordable price. With the purpose of “removing restrictions in
rural areas of Africa”, the mission is to “create a society where 200 million
people living in rural areas of West Africa can connect to the Internet and
enjoy its convenience by 2030”.
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