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The Harsh Truth About Fundraising in Japan — with Lauren Nham

💥 Fundraising in Japan isn’t for the faint of heart. Early-stage rounds are smaller, expectations are higher, and investors play a completely different game. In this video with Lauren Nham (Tokyo AI), we unpack what it really takes to raise capital in Japan’s evolving startup ecosystem, from founder dilution and investor expectations to why unlocking Japan’s deep tech and IP potential could change everything. 📌 Here’s what we cover: 0:00 - Summarization 1:15 - Introduction 2:37 - What's your passion, and what's your real motivation behind knowing and supporting the ventures? 5:39 - What makes an investor a good investor in this climate? 10:25 - What specific type of status or business models are you most excited about investing in right now? 15:19 - What are you looking at the most when you evaluate startups? 19:22 - What range of returns is Japanese VC generally comfortable with? 21:41 - What's your view on major late VCs like A6Z and others? 25:55 - For AI startups with low burn, is it smarter to chase profitability early and grow through debt or bootstrapping, given Japan’s low rates? 29:49 - Firms like a16z and Sequoia are starting seed programs similar to YC — any thoughts? 34:22 - What's your approach to working with funders post-investment? Are you hands-on or hands off? 38:04 - What are the main differences seeking uh between seeking funding from the VCs or family offices? 44:28 - How do you feel about founders hiring professionals to refine their pitch and messaging? 47:36 - Final wrap up 🎯 If you’re a founder raising in Japan — or trying to understand how local VCs think — this session is packed with insights you won’t find in articles or accelerator talks. ✨ Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more real conversations with founders, investors, and ecosystem builders across Asia and beyond! 📍 Find me here: 🔗 LinkedIn – /erdincekinci 🌐 Website – https://www.erdincekinci.com/ 🐦 X – https://x.com/erdinc_ekinci DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational and entertainment purposes only and reflects my personal opinions and experiences. It should not be taken as financial, legal, or investment advice. I am not a regulated financial advisor. Always do your own research and seek professional advice before making financial and/or any decisions.