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    Join us at KYOTO for IVS & IVS Crypto 2023!

    We're excited to announce IVS & IVS Crypto 2023 is taking place in KYOTO from June 28th to June 30th!
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    A Conversation With Our New Partner, Akihiko Okamoto
    Announcing the Winners of IVS2022 LAUNCHPAD NAHA
    From Joe’s Desk: MetaSaaS and Music’s Future in the Metaverse
    7 Must-Read Books from Headline Partners
    A Conversation With Our New Partner, Akihiko Okamoto
    Announcing the Winners of IVS2022 LAUNCHPAD NAHA
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    Get to know our Founders and their visions for the world.

    Founder Spotlight Stories

    We talk with founders of our portfolio companies to explore stories behind what makes who they are today.

    Founder Spotlight of Nudge: Takashi Okita

    Once the Youngest CEO of a Public Company on JASDAQ, Takashi Okita Is Bringing a New Kind of Credit Card to Japan. Nudge is one of the first companies to be issued the new Japanese credit card license.
    Feb 9, 2022

    Founder Spotlight of Gliacloud: Agnes Peng

    Agnes is a mom, a wife, a CEO of GliaStudio - an award-winning AI-powered video production platform. We believe that with GliaCloud, the world can save more time on editing and focus more on content creation, and we invested in them in 2017.
    Feb 7, 2022

    Founder Spotlight of Inteluck: Kevin Zhang

    This weeks Founder Spotlight belongs to Kevin Zhang, founder of Inteluck, a company looking to take over Southeast Asia by providing data-driven end-to-end logistics services.
    May 20, 2022

    Founder Spotlight of Bokksu: Danny Taing

    Bokksu is the first subscription box that offers Japanese snacks. Their mission? To make Asian groceries and snacks more accessible worldwide while supporting the local artisans.
    Feb 8, 2022

    Founder Spotlight of FUELHASH: Katsuya Konno

    Headline Asia has invested in FUELHASH’s seed round in January 2022. FUELHASH is a crypto mining business that sells and operates some of the world’s most advanced mining machines.
    Feb 8, 2022

    Founder Spotlight of Ephod Technology: Peter Zhou

    Ephod’s solutions uncover significant value by enabling those with limited access to machine learning. We believe Ephod will be the best data analytics partner for institutional, or potentially individual investors, who want a competitive edge. - Headline Asia invested in Ephod in August 2021.
    Feb 9, 2022

    Founder Spotlight of 207: Shinya Takayanagi

    Shinya Takayanagi is one of the winners of IVS LAUNCHPAD. Focused on solving last-mile delivery pain points, 207 Inc. is the new star in the Japanese logistics industry.
    Feb 9, 2022

    Founder Spotlight of JPYC: Noritaka Okabe

    Headline Asia invested in JPYC as a lead investor of Series A. JPYC started issuing a Japanese Yen-pegged stablecoin, as Japan’s first ERC20 prepaid payment instrument.
    Feb 8, 2022

    Founder Spotlight of Xen Capital: Katrina Cokeng

    Headline Asia lead the round in Xen Capital’s Series A. In honor of this monumental moment, we decided to feature co-founder Katrina Cokeng as the latest subject in our Founder Spotlight series.
    Dec 6, 2021

    Founder Spotlight of Buyandship: Wilson Chan

    Headline Asia’s portfolio company Buyandship is a cross-border e-commerce shipping service. In just three years, the company had grown to be one of the top three companies in Hong Kong.
    Feb 10, 2022

    Founder Spotlight of Nudge: Takashi Okita

    Once the Youngest CEO of a Public Company on JASDAQ, Takashi Okita Is Bringing a New Kind of Credit Card to Japan. Nudge is one of the first companies to be issued the new Japanese credit card license.
    Feb 9, 2022

    Founder Spotlight of Gliacloud: Agnes Peng

    Agnes is a mom, a wife, a CEO of GliaStudio - an award-winning AI-powered video production platform. We believe that with GliaCloud, the world can save more time on editing and focus more on content creation, and we invested in them in 2017.
    Feb 7, 2022

    Founder Spotlight of Inteluck: Kevin Zhang

    This weeks Founder Spotlight belongs to Kevin Zhang, founder of Inteluck, a company looking to take over Southeast Asia by providing data-driven end-to-end logistics services.
    May 20, 2022

    Founder Spotlight of Bokksu: Danny Taing

    Bokksu is the first subscription box that offers Japanese snacks. Their mission? To make Asian groceries and snacks more accessible worldwide while supporting the local artisans.
    Feb 8, 2022

    Founder Spotlight of FUELHASH: Katsuya Konno

    Headline Asia has invested in FUELHASH’s seed round in January 2022. FUELHASH is a crypto mining business that sells and operates some of the world’s most advanced mining machines.
    Feb 8, 2022

    Founder Spotlight of Ephod Technology: Peter Zhou

    Ephod’s solutions uncover significant value by enabling those with limited access to machine learning. We believe Ephod will be the best data analytics partner for institutional, or potentially individual investors, who want a competitive edge. - Headline Asia invested in Ephod in August 2021.
    Feb 9, 2022

    Founder Spotlight of 207: Shinya Takayanagi

    Shinya Takayanagi is one of the winners of IVS LAUNCHPAD. Focused on solving last-mile delivery pain points, 207 Inc. is the new star in the Japanese logistics industry.
    Feb 9, 2022

    Founder Spotlight of JPYC: Noritaka Okabe

    Headline Asia invested in JPYC as a lead investor of Series A. JPYC started issuing a Japanese Yen-pegged stablecoin, as Japan’s first ERC20 prepaid payment instrument.
    Feb 8, 2022

    Founder Spotlight of Xen Capital: Katrina Cokeng

    Headline Asia lead the round in Xen Capital’s Series A. In honor of this monumental moment, we decided to feature co-founder Katrina Cokeng as the latest subject in our Founder Spotlight series.
    Dec 6, 2021

    Founder Spotlight of Buyandship: Wilson Chan

    Headline Asia’s portfolio company Buyandship is a cross-border e-commerce shipping service. In just three years, the company had grown to be one of the top three companies in Hong Kong.
    Feb 10, 2022

    Founder Spotlight of Nudge: Takashi Okita

    Once the Youngest CEO of a Public Company on JASDAQ, Takashi Okita Is Bringing a New Kind of Credit Card to Japan. Nudge is one of the first companies to be issued the new Japanese credit card license.
    Feb 9, 2022

    Founder Spotlight of Gliacloud: Agnes Peng

    Agnes is a mom, a wife, a CEO of GliaStudio - an award-winning AI-powered video production platform. We believe that with GliaCloud, the world can save more time on editing and focus more on content creation, and we invested in them in 2017.
    Feb 7, 2022
    Keeping up with Market Trends.

    Insight and Trends

    News all about the emerging markets, trends, and all things that caught our attention.

    All of the Virtual Banks of Asia in 2021 So Far

    This rising trend is changing the way we bank.

    A Mysterious Cartoon in China Is a Unique Lesson in Creating IP Value

    WHIKO has amassed over 30 million followers since its debut in 2015, find out why this hairless cartoon figure has gained such a following.

    Beyond the Metaverse: Yield Guild Games is Changing Lives in Southeast Asia

    YGG’s impact extends outside of play-to-earn games.

    The Rise of Avatars in the Metaverse

    These companies are creating avatars that can be used across platforms in the Metaverse.

    All About DAO (Part I): Decision Making in a Decentralized World

    In this series, we will compare different types of DAO with specific examples, examine the difference between DAO and traditional organizations in a deep analysis, clarify some misunderstandings, and explore the future potential of DAO, so be sure to stay tuned.

    All of the Virtual Banks of Asia in 2021 So Far

    This rising trend is changing the way we bank.

    A Mysterious Cartoon in China Is a Unique Lesson in Creating IP Value

    WHIKO has amassed over 30 million followers since its debut in 2015, find out why this hairless cartoon figure has gained such a following.

    Beyond the Metaverse: Yield Guild Games is Changing Lives in Southeast Asia

    YGG’s impact extends outside of play-to-earn games.

    The Rise of Avatars in the Metaverse

    These companies are creating avatars that can be used across platforms in the Metaverse.

    All About DAO (Part I): Decision Making in a Decentralized World

    In this series, we will compare different types of DAO with specific examples, examine the difference between DAO and traditional organizations in a deep analysis, clarify some misunderstandings, and explore the future potential of DAO, so be sure to stay tuned.

    All of the Virtual Banks of Asia in 2021 So Far

    This rising trend is changing the way we bank.

    A Mysterious Cartoon in China Is a Unique Lesson in Creating IP Value

    WHIKO has amassed over 30 million followers since its debut in 2015, find out why this hairless cartoon figure has gained such a following.
    All series on Embedded Finance, Evolving IPO Landscape, Virtual Banks....

    Headline Asia Series

    We’re exploring the multiple aspects of this ongoing trend, which has been coined in various terms such as FinTech Enablers, Embedded Finance, FinTech-as-a-Service, and Modular Finance.

    Embedded Finance Part V: Insurance-as-a-Service

    In the past, financial services have always been provided by what we customarily think of as financial institutions — banks, credit card companies, even insurance companies. However, it’s become increasingly common for non-financial companies to become the distributors of financial services, thanks to embedded finance, AKA finance enablers.

    Embedded Finance Part VI: Compliance-as-a-Service and Custody-as-a-Service

    Arguably the most important part of enabling companies to provide financial services.

    All About DAO (Part I): Decision Making in a Decentralized World

    In this series, we will compare different types of DAO with specific examples, examine the difference between DAO and traditional organizations in a deep analysis, clarify some misunderstandings, and explore the future potential of DAO, so be sure to stay tuned.

    Intro to FinTech Enablers & Embedded Finance

    Industries develop over time and when they mature, they tend to become more specialized. That’s what is currently happening with the FinTech industry and financial service in general. It’s entering a new phase of division and specialization.

    Embedded Finance Part II: Banking Enablers and Banking-As-A-Service

    Just as there are e-commerce enablers such as Shopify, Shopee, PayPal, Wix.com, there are a growing number of banking enablers in the finance world. Banking enablers focus on providing the technological aspect of banking services, so their clients can concentrate on acquiring and serving customers.

    Embedded Finance Part III: Card-as-a-Service

    What do Apple, DoorDash, Square, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Manchester United have in common? They all have their own credit cards.

    Embedded Finance Part IV: Credit-as-a-Service

    Some Lending-as-a-Service providers can approve your loan in a matter of minutes.

    Embedded Finance Part V: Insurance-as-a-Service

    In the past, financial services have always been provided by what we customarily think of as financial institutions — banks, credit card companies, even insurance companies. However, it’s become increasingly common for non-financial companies to become the distributors of financial services, thanks to embedded finance, AKA finance enablers.

    Embedded Finance Part VI: Compliance-as-a-Service and Custody-as-a-Service

    Arguably the most important part of enabling companies to provide financial services.

    All About DAO (Part I): Decision Making in a Decentralized World

    In this series, we will compare different types of DAO with specific examples, examine the difference between DAO and traditional organizations in a deep analysis, clarify some misunderstandings, and explore the future potential of DAO, so be sure to stay tuned.

    Intro to FinTech Enablers & Embedded Finance

    Industries develop over time and when they mature, they tend to become more specialized. That’s what is currently happening with the FinTech industry and financial service in general. It’s entering a new phase of division and specialization.

    Embedded Finance Part II: Banking Enablers and Banking-As-A-Service

    Just as there are e-commerce enablers such as Shopify, Shopee, PayPal, Wix.com, there are a growing number of banking enablers in the finance world. Banking enablers focus on providing the technological aspect of banking services, so their clients can concentrate on acquiring and serving customers.

    Embedded Finance Part III: Card-as-a-Service

    What do Apple, DoorDash, Square, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Manchester United have in common? They all have their own credit cards.

    Embedded Finance Part IV: Credit-as-a-Service

    Some Lending-as-a-Service providers can approve your loan in a matter of minutes.

    Embedded Finance Part V: Insurance-as-a-Service

    In the past, financial services have always been provided by what we customarily think of as financial institutions — banks, credit card companies, even insurance companies. However, it’s become increasingly common for non-financial companies to become the distributors of financial services, thanks to embedded finance, AKA finance enablers.

    Embedded Finance Part VI: Compliance-as-a-Service and Custody-as-a-Service

    Arguably the most important part of enabling companies to provide financial services.
    LAUNCHPAD AND IVS

    All about IVS

    Japan's largest tech conference "IVS" has been held since 2007 and is now in its 16th year. Following the IVS mission "Trigger the next generation" IVS has evolved into one of the largest communities, both in terms of history and scale, for leaders of Internet companies in Japan.

    Introducing IVS 2021 LAUNCHPAD NASU Judges

    Meet the all-star panel who will be deciding the winner for IVS2021 LAUNCHPAD NASU.

    See SHE’s Winning Pitch Deck From IVS2021 NASU LAUNCHPAD

    This is the second woman-led startup to win in the history of LAUNCHPAD.

    LAUNCHPAD Winners: Where Are They Now?

    We’re following up on the amazing achievements made by the latest three LAUNCHPAD winners.

    CEO of IVS Toshiaki Shimakawa On Why He Chose to Hold IVS2021 in NASU

    The story behind IVS’ offline return after the pandemic.

    Introducing IVS 2021 LAUNCHPAD NASU Judges

    Meet the all-star panel who will be deciding the winner for IVS2021 LAUNCHPAD NASU.

    See SHE’s Winning Pitch Deck From IVS2021 NASU LAUNCHPAD

    This is the second woman-led startup to win in the history of LAUNCHPAD.

    LAUNCHPAD Winners: Where Are They Now?

    We’re following up on the amazing achievements made by the latest three LAUNCHPAD winners.

    CEO of IVS Toshiaki Shimakawa On Why He Chose to Hold IVS2021 in NASU

    The story behind IVS’ offline return after the pandemic.

    Introducing IVS 2021 LAUNCHPAD NASU Judges

    Meet the all-star panel who will be deciding the winner for IVS2021 LAUNCHPAD NASU.

    See SHE’s Winning Pitch Deck From IVS2021 NASU LAUNCHPAD

    This is the second woman-led startup to win in the history of LAUNCHPAD.

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