Driven by the belief of 'continuing to shape the first beginnings,' we act as a bridge between CVCs and startups, connecting their strengths to contribute to the creation of the innovations Japan needs for the future.
Driven by the belief of 'continuing to shape the first beginnings,' we act as a bridge between CVCs and startups, connecting their strengths to contribute to the creation of the innovations Japan needs for the future.
Entrepreneurship and startups coming together more closely.
Their strengths uniting as one.
Is it possible to create such a system?
Can we be the bridge to make it happen?
Your challenges and someone else’s challenges.
When those points and hearts connect,
and form a single line, possibilities emerge.
Innovation is born.
Our job is to draw that line.
To mark the starting line.
Again and again, hundreds of times,
we continue to draw the character '一' (one).
We aim to be the first ones people turn to
when they take on new challenges.
So that new beginnings can emerge.
We are here. We are FIRST CVC.
代表取締役 山田一慶
取締役COO 藤原翔平
ニューヨーク市立大学ファイナンス学部を卒業後、日本GE株式会社(FMP)を経て、2013年ソフトバンクの孫社長特命チームの財務担当としてロボット事業(Pepper)立ち上げメンバーに。仏Aldebaran RoboticsのPMIや財務戦略の推進を担う。2015年に葬儀ベンチャーよりそう取締役CFOに就任、シリーズC/D計30億円の資金調達を実現。2020年、当社設立し、スタートアップの財務やIPOに向けた準備を多数支援。500 Global等多数のアクセラレーションプログラムでメンターを務める。
PwCにてコンサルティング業務に従事した後、カカクコムの経営企画部にて事業開発や事業投資、アクセラレータープログラムの運営担当。その後ソフトバンクにてロボット事業の法人向け製品・マーケティングの責任者としてAI/IoT領域の様々な企業と事業連携し、2500社超にサービス展開。VRスタートアップのナーブではCOOとして事業開発、資金調達を行う。
In addition to CVC funds, a wide range of companies from industries incorporating startup investments and open innovation into their corporate activities are participating, including departments within corporations that handle investments and LP contributions, financial institution-based VCs, and university-affiliated VCs. The number of influential startups receiving investment is also expanding.
Number of Participating CVC Companies
Over 450Companies
Annual Investment Performance of Participating Companies
Approx.¥300Billion
Directors with specialized experience and knowledge support project operations from both theoretical and practical perspectives. Rather than relying on theoretical ideas, we actively engage on the ground, applying practical know-how to provide support. This approach prevents discrepancies between strategy and execution, leading to optimal results.
Percentage of Staff with Over 3 Years of Experience in Fundraising and Investment
98%
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