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Q: What stages of investors can I find in Japan?

There are a broad range of investors available in Japan. They are as follows:<ul><li><a href="investors?market=JP&stage=seed" style="color:black; border-bottom:2px dotted #999999;">Japan Seed Stage Investors</a></li><li><a href="investors?market=JP&stage=preseriesa" style="color:black; border-bottom:2px dotted #999999;">Japan Pre-Series A Stage Investors</a></li><li><a href="investors?market=JP&stage=seriesa" style="color:black; border-bottom:2px dotted #999999;">Japan Series A Stage Investors</a></li><li><a href="investors?market=JP&stage=seriesb" style="color:black; border-bottom:2px dotted #999999;">Japan Series B Stage Investors</a></li><li><a href="investors?market=JP&stage=seriesc" style="color:black; border-bottom:2px dotted #999999;">Japan Series C Stage Investors</a></li></ul>The list above mainly includes venture capital, private equity, and institutional investment firms.

Q: What is a "Verified Investor"?

A "Verified Investor" is a profile/company that our team at BEAMSTART has internally vetted and communicated with. These are also investors that you can submit your business proposals (pitch decks) to directly via their profile on BEAMSTART. The purpose of adding the "Verified Investor" badge is to increase both credibility and deal-flow for these investors.

Q: What is the difference between a "Managing Partner", "General Partner", and "Associate" in an investment firm?

In an investment firm, the roles of Managing Partner, General Partner, and Associate differ in terms of their responsibilities and level of authority within the firm's hierarchy:<ul><li>Managing Partner: The Managing Partner is typically the senior-most partner in the firm. They are responsible for overseeing the firm's overall operations, setting its strategic direction, and representing the firm externally. Managing Partners often have a significant ownership stake in the firm and play a key role in decision-making.</li><li>General Partner: General Partners are senior members of the firm who are responsible for sourcing and evaluating investment opportunities, managing portfolio companies, and raising capital from investors. They also typically have ownership stakes in the firm. General Partners are involved in making investment decisions and managing the firm's investment portfolio.</li><li>Associates / Analysts: Associates (sometimes also known as "Analysts") are typically entry-level professionals in an investment firm. They support the General Partners and Managing Partners in sourcing and evaluating investment opportunities, conducting due diligence, and monitoring portfolio companies. Associates often have a more analytical and research-focused role, helping the senior partners make informed investment decisions.</li></ul>Overall, Managing Partners have the highest level of authority and responsibility, followed by General Partners who are responsible for managing investments, and Associates who provide support to the senior members of the firm.

Q: I'm an investor and would like to add my profile to the list. How do I go about this?

Simply register for an account with BEAMSTART by signing up as a member (we have a low quarterly fee for this). Once you're signed in, you will be able to create an "Organization Profile" and add it to the investors list by selecting "Venture Capital and Private Equity" or "Investments" from the "Organization Category" field.

Q: I need help raising funds. Can you assist me fundraise instead?

Yes we can. Please reach out to us directly via <a href="@beamstart" style="color:black; border-bottom:2px dotted #999999;">this page</a>. Kindly take note that this would fall under our fundraising service, with fees ranging between 3% - 8% of funds raised.

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Japan

Investors	Markets	Stage	Sector	Connect
500 Global Venture Capital firm on a mission to uplift people and economies worldwide through entrepreneurship.
500 Startups Venture Capital firm on a mission to uplift people and economies worldwide through entrepreneurship.
NEXTBLUE One Team. Global Mission.
Nikaia Ventures Tech Growth Advisory Reinvented
gumi Cryptos Capital Your Passion, Our Conviction.
Shizen Capital We back Non-Conformists. We embrace Entropy.
OVO Fund We are a venture capital firm based in Palo Alto.
Fifth Wall We help the world's largest and most influential corporations solve big problems and unlock new opportunities.
DCM Ventures Partnering with Inspired Founders Building Category-Defining Companies
Hike Ventures Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Focused Venture Capital Fund
TQ Ventures Backing founders building the future
East Ventures Pioneering and leading sector-agnostic venture capital firm with 300+ tech companies across SEA.
Velocity Capital Fintech Ventures Fintech excites us.
Sony Innovation Fund Bringing creativity and promising innovations to a connected world
Metaplanet Investing in founders defining the future
Draper Goren Blockchain Your partners for the decentralized future.
BITKRAFT Ventures The global investment platform for gaming, Web3, and immersive technology.
ABB Ventures Strategic venture capital for breakthrough industrial technology startups
ZhenFund A Chinese venture capital firm focusing on early-stage investments across multiple sectors.
Watertower Ventures First Check Capital for Founders, from Founders