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This is where I write up what moved in Japanese startups: funding, launches, who to watch. Until then, the podcasts below are the best way to keep up.
podcasts
9 shows
Disrupting JapanIn EnglishTim RomeroCandid interviews with startup founders and investors building in Japan.
Build with JapanIn EnglishCoral CapitalTokyo VC Coral Capital on founders, deep tech, and venture capital in Japan.
Scaling Japan PodcastIn EnglishTyson BatinoPractical advice on growing revenue and a business in Japan.
Japan FinTech ObserverIn EnglishNorbert GehrkeShort briefings cutting through Japanese finance and fintech news.
Produck PodcastIn EnglishLee JeanFounders and product people on building from Japan for the world.
Startup NowIn Japaneseスタートアップ起業家の物語Interviews tracing recently funded Japanese founders' path to launch.
スタートアップ投資TVIn JapaneseGazelle CapitalSeed VC interviews with entrepreneurs and investors on fundraising.
Ayo! by Genesia.In JapaneseGenesia VenturesSeed VC's behind-the-scenes stories of building across Japan and Asia.
VIVA VCIn JapaneseFirstlight CapitalVCs candidly discuss investment calls, trends, and the reality of the job.