Public, private-owned Cool Japan Fund invests US$50M in gojek, keep going despite reported loss

Cool Japan Fund, a Japanese entertainment-dedicated fund, announced an...


Japan’s startup ecosystem has yet to fully mature, says Cool Japan Fund’s Shinnosuke Watanabe

There definitely is potential for growth, but it will require time and a...


Women-focussed media Clozette secures US$10M funding from Cool Japan Fund

The company said it plans to use the funding to drive international expansion,...


The startup world’s moments of ignominy; chronicling the sexual harassment cases that shamed the industry in 2017

Of course, allegations of sexual assaults against Dave McClure were the...


Japanese VC Cool Japan Fund slammed with sexual harassment allegations

At least one female employees of the company claims to have been groped Japan...


Japan govt invests US$10M in 500 Startups to help local startups expand globally

Government-backed Cool Japan Fund is now the largest LP in Silicon Valley-based...