Startups

A Deep Dive into Japan’s Current Innovation Ecosystem
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A Deep Dive into Japan’s Current Innovation Ecosystem

What will Japanese startups be like in 2025? In this article, we will describe the funding situation, investor activity, trends, and companies to watch. Funding situation for startups in Japan...
Jaclyn Robinson
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Senior Manager of Content Marketing
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Crunchbase
What Is Firmographic Data? A Comprehensive Overview
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What Is Firmographic Data? A Comprehensive Overview

Firmographic data is a set of characteristics that define businesses and organizations. Learn more about firmographics in this guide.
Rebecca Strehlow
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Copywriter at Crunchbase
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Decentralizing from Tokyo-centricity: The Growth of the Kansai Ecosystem
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Decentralizing from Tokyo-centricity: The Growth of the Kansai Ecosystem

There have been 731 startups established in Japan's Kansai region since 2013, and the total fundraising amount has significantly increased in recent years.
Jaclyn Robinson
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Senior Manager of Content Marketing
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Crunchbase

Stay up to date with recent funding rounds, acquisitions, and more with the Crunchbase Daily.

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2020 Report: Baltic startup scene shines after a lackluster 2019

6 million inhabitants, 6 unicorns. That’s the Baltic startup scene in a nutshell.  This small-but-mighty region’s tech-savvy innovators have punched well above their weight, and the success stories of such...
Jaclyn Robinson
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Senior Manager of Content Marketing
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Crunchbase
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How to Create an Effective Training and Development Program for Startups

While it is understandable for startups to be cautious spenders, there is one internal investment that they should never overlook when working toward growth: training and development programs.
Jaclyn Robinson
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Senior Manager of Content Marketing
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Crunchbase