VC Details: Mint Co., Ltd.

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1. Company Overview

Mint Co., Ltd. is an independent venture capital firm specializing in the startup phase. They focus on creating an environment where startups can grow by dissolving the boundaries between finance, business, investors, and entrepreneurs. Mint provides support for entrepreneurs and helps establish the foundation for early-stage companies.

2. Website URL

https://mint-vc.com

3. Investment Policy

Mint Co., Ltd. plans to invest between 10 million to 300 million yen in early-stage startups, including follow-up investments. They offer various support programs, such as office support, the "FLAP" entrepreneur community, the Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) system, and the "Springboard" entrepreneurship program for working professionals, to assist with the startup process.

Reference site: https://mint-vc.com/210526-mint/

4. Support for Portfolio Companies & Features

Mint provides a specialized support system for startups in the early stages, focusing on 0 to 1 business development. They operate coworking spaces like "GUILD SHIBUYA" and "HATCH," as well as a study group and Slack community called "Mint Community" to help with engineer recruitment and building development teams. Additionally, Mint has established networks with professionals across various industries.

5. Related Articles & Press Releases

• New Fund "Mint" Raises 5.2 Billion Yen, Merging Apricot and TLM
• The Story Behind Mint's Founding Part 1 (From Shirakawa's Perspective)
• Setting a Purpose as a VC: Mint's Journey by Hikari Tajima
• Mint Offers Free Office Support for Entrepreneurs in the Startup and Pre-Startup Stages

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