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このシリーズでは異なる種類の様々なDAOを比較し、伝統的な組織体制との違いを深い分析とともに導きます。よくある勘違いにも触れながら、DAOの将来的なポテンシャルは何なのか探っていこうと思います。

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

弊社（Headline Asia *旧インフィニティベンチャーズ）はアジアのスタートアップエコシステムの底上げを目的とし、2007年に招待制カンファレンス 「Infinity Ventures Summit（IVS）」を発足。過去13年間での開催は通算20回超（年2回開催）、歴史・規模ともに国内最大規模のインターネット業界トップレベルの経営者・経営幹部が集まるカンファレンスとして発展を続けています。

IVS LAUNCHPAD優勝プレゼンに使用した資料を公開、解説

Headline Asiaのパートナーとインベスターに聞いてみた！海外テックカンファレンスと日本のカンファレンスの違いは？

岡本彰彦がHeadline Asiaパートナーに就任

丸尾浩一がHeadline Asiaアドバイザーに就任

Headline Asia パートナー Hong Luが語る投資の極意

グローバル視点から見る、日本のスタートアップ

「フィンテック・イネイブラー入門」では、全6回に渡ってさまざまな視点から、Headline Asia InvestorのJonathan M. Hayashiが解説します。

We Look At ecbo’s Winning Pitch Deck for IVS LAUNCHPAD 2017

Ecbo Cloak allows users to reserve luggage storage with an app.

Kaminashi eliminates paperwork and digitalizes field workers’ work using a no-code solution.

Check Out LAUNCHPAD 2020 Winner Kaminashi’s Brilliant Pitch Deck

Check Out LAUNCHPAD 2020 Winner Kaminashi’s Brilliant Pitch Deck -Headline Asia

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

See SHE’s Winning Pitch Deck From IVS2021 NASU LAUNCHPAD

See SHE’s Winning Pitch Deck From IVS2021 NASU LAUNCHPAD -Headline Asia

Meet the top five startups who have amazed 400 Japanese business leaders in NASU.

Announcing the Winners of IVS 2021 LAUNCHPAD NASU

Announcing the Winners of IVS 2021 LAUNCHPAD NASU -Headline Asia

LAUNCHPAD finalists have raised over 300 billion yen.

All of LAUNCHPAD Finalists Exits and Funding

All of LAUNCHPAD Finalists Exits and Funding -Headline Asia

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

LAUNCHPAD Winners: Where Are They Now? -Headline Asia

IVS Crypto is the first crypto conference held by Infinity Ventures Crypto (IVC) and Infinity Ventures Summit (IVS), the largest C-level startup conference in Japan.

Join us for the 28th edition of Infinity Venture Summit in Japan

IVS Crypto 2022 Naha: Join us for the 28th edition of Infinity Venture Summit in Japan

Most startups in Japan exit by IPO, or going public. And 2021 was the year in which we witnessed some major changes in Japan’s IPO market.

Cornerstone investments (also known as anchor investments), are when an investor, usually a large institutional or sovereign investor, reaches an agreement to subscribe for a fixed monetary amount of shares in an IPO.

A Look into the Evolving IPO Landscape in Japan — Part I

Evolution 1: Cornerstone investment (Anchor investment)

A Look into the Evolving IPO Landscape in Japan — Part I - Headline Asia

Among the investors that invest in companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, about 28~31 percent are foreign investors.

※Cornerstone investment (also known as anchor investment): An agreement by an investor, usually a large institutional or sovereign investor, to subscribe for a fixed monetary amount of shares in an IPO.

※Global Offering: Under this structure, the company and its underwriters need to prepare all the necessary documents and follow the legal processes in each country to be compliant with local regulations. The pro is that the company can raise funds from investors in any country, but the con is that the cost is high and the process is time-consuming.
※Rinpo-type Global Offering: With this structure, the company and its underwriters are able to just use the documents they had already created for the Japanese investors to pitch to international investors. The pro is that it is much easier and less complicated than Global Offering, but the con is that most international investors cannot read Japanese materials and tend to show less interest in companies that cannot afford Global Offering. In addition, there are also a number of other legal restrictions.

A Look into the Evolving IPO Landscape in Japan — Part II

Evolution 2: Global offerings and foreign investors

A Look into the Evolving IPO Landscape in Japan — Part II - Headline Asia

The market cap (the value of the company) at IPO is getting higher. In 2020, no company had a market cap at IPO over JPY 10 billion, but in 2021, there were five.

A Look into the Evolving IPO Landscape in Japan — Part III

Evolution 3: Market Cap, IPO size, and PS Ratio

A Look into the Evolving IPO Landscape in Japan — Part III - Headline Asia

There are some qualitative changes that would also change the dynamics of Japan’s IPO market.

※SPAC: A special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) is a company that has no commercial operations and is formed strictly to raise capital through an initial public offering (IPO) for the purpose of acquiring or merging with an existing company. It is also known as a “blank check company”.

A Look into the Evolving IPO Landscape in Japan — Part IV

Evolution 4: SPAC, restructuring of boards, and others

A Look into the Evolving IPO Landscape in Japan — Part IV - Headline Asia

Theodoric Chew, Co-Founder and CEO of Intellect tells us the rapid growth process of Intellect and the importance of mental health care.

“Headline Asia’s approach in understanding a market [segment], as well as the business mechanics of what makes a startup successful in it, was exceptional and advanced in many ways.” — Theodoric Chew, CEO, and Co-Founder of Intellect.

“…That’s why I started Intellect, in order to tackle a problem I personally faced and know the majority of people in the world [also experience] or can deeply relate to..” — Theodoric Chew, CEO and Co-Founder of Intellect.

“Following what I shared earlier, we believe that in Asia, a big part of our mission and work is to [change] the perception of how people perceive mental health & wellbeing; from one that is clinical to one that is relatable and happening every day. That is what drives us to constantly work towards making mental health stigma-free.” — Theodoric Chew, CEO and Co-Founder of Intellect.

Founder Spotlight of Intellect: Theodoric Chew

Intellect is Asia-Pacific’s fastest growing startup that provides comprehensive mental health services.