Educational program in partnership with Tokyo
Metropolitan Government and JETRO is designed for VCs in
Japan to become better
investors
TOKYO, Aug. 21,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Silicon Valley venture capital
firm 500 Global today announced the second cohort of a bespoke
educational program for Japanese venture capitalists with the goal
of supporting the vision of positioning Tokyo as a central hub for venture capital, in
partnership with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Japan
External Trade Organization (JETRO).
Venture Capital Unlocked: Tokyo
leverages 500 Global's experience as a multi-stage venture capital
firm and venture education leader. 500 Global's Venture Capital
Unlocked has conducted over 40 programs in 10 countries and has
trained over 1,200 investors to hone their investment skills at a
global scale through various VC Unlocked Programs.
The education program consists of 4 days of in-person workshops
taking place in Tokyo on
October 15 - 18 and two virtual
sessions led by US-based VCs. Through experiential learning and
curated lessons from 500's experts, participants will have the
opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of venture capital
frameworks and build their network. The curriculum includes courses
that cover topics such as: Early Stage Investing Frameworks, GP:LP
Relationships, Fund Modelling & Portfolio Construction,
Valuations, Cap Tables & Ownership, and Term Sheet Negotiations
& Scaling Startups.
The first cohort of the program, delivered in March 2024, had 33 participants from various
Japanese venture capital firms and received strong feedback with an
NPS of 97.
"We are excited to bring VC Unlocked: Tokyo back after the positive reception to our
first program in March 2024. We
remain dedicated to contributing to the growth of Japan's venture ecosystem through sharing
investment perspectives and practices" said Bedy Yang, 500 Global Managing Partner. "VC
Unlocked: Tokyo offers a tailored
approach that blends Silicon Valley's innovation with Japan's unique market dynamics, giving
participants a platform to explore and engage with the latest
investment trends both locally and globally."
To learn more about the upcoming program, please visit: Venture
Capital Unlocked Tokyo
500 Global
500 Global is a multi-stage venture
capital firm with $2.4B in assets
under management that invests in founders building fast-growing
technology companies. We focus on markets where technology,
innovation, and capital can unlock long-term value and drive
economic growth. We work closely with key stakeholders and advise
governments on how best to support entrepreneurial ecosystems so
startups can thrive. 500 Global has backed over 5,000 founders
representing more than 2,900 companies operating in 80+ countries.
We have invested in 35+ companies valued at over $1 billion and 160+ companies valued at over
$100 million (including private,
public, and exited companies). Our 200+ team members are located in
over 30 countries and bring experience as entrepreneurs, investors,
and operators from some of the world's leading technology
companies.
Tokyo Metropolitan Government
The Tokyo Metropolitan
Government formulated its startup strategy, "Global Innovation with
STARTUPS," in November 2022, with a
"10x10x10 Innovation Vision to Open the Future," aiming for 10
times the number of unicorns, 10 times the number of startups, and
10 times the number of collaborative projects between the
government and startups. In FY2023, Tokyo established the Startup and
International Financial City Strategy Office to strategically
develop policies to create a virtuous cycle of solving social
issues and economic growth by maximizing the power of startups and
finance, and to strengthen the city's ability to win in the global
competitive landscape. The city developed the Tokyo Innovation
Base, which serves as a node for innovation around the world, and
recently hosted the global innovation conference, SusHi Tech Tokyo
2024.
JETRO
JETRO, or the Japan External Trade Organization,
is a government-related organization that works to promote mutual
trade and investment between Japan
and the rest of the world. Originally established in 1958 to
promote Japanese exports abroad, JETRO's core focus in the 21st
century has shifted toward promoting foreign direct investment into
Japan and helping small to medium
size Japanese firms maximize their global export potential.
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Global
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