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Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Tokyo, Japan
Countries of investment
  • Japan
Investment stages
  • Seed
  • Series A
Industries
  • Health Tech
  • Cybersecurity
  • Enterprise Software
  • Consumer Services
About
ファーストライト・キャピタル is a venture capital firm that invests in seed to Series A startups in the SaaS, AI, automation, and digital transformation sectors, focusing on addressing challenges posed by a declining population through innovation and growth support.
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Investment Thesis

Focuses on entrepreneurs and businesses creating new industries worldwide, especially those with SaaS, IoT, and Metaverse components.
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Manager's Experience

With extensive expertise in venture capital, the fund manager has successfully executed over 40 deals, primarily targeting the technology and healthcare sectors across North America and Europe. Their strategic approach emphasizes an operator-first methodology, allowing for a deeper understanding of portfolio companies. Notable exits underscore their ability to identify high-potential startups, positioning them effectively at various stages of investment. By leveraging a data-driven analysis, they have consistently achieved impressive returns while fostering innovation in emerging markets.

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Team

Taro Yamada

Takuya Maehashi

Shinya Iwashita

Riho Majima

Osamu Iwasawa

Miyu Nomura

Midori Koike

Lai Chiamin

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