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Episode Summary
We have the wonderful opportunity of being joined by Jordan Fisher, the co-founder and CEO of Zehitomo, in this episode of the Scaling Japan podcast. Jordan is one of the few westerners who has received large venture capital for his business in Japan. In this episode, he will share his experience of how he successfully raised a seed round, series A and series B investment. Jordan also gives great advice for entrepreneurs looking to raise funds for their business in Japan. This episode is a part of our comprehensive guide to venture capital in Japan.
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Links from Guest Appearance
- Find out more about Jordan Fisher on his LinkedIn
- Reach out to Zehitomo if you’re interested in joining a startup, they’re hiring!
Links to Additional Resources
- J-Kiss
- Episode 1: Angel Investment in Japan with Yuki Shirato
- Episode 7: Get Japanese Government Money for Your Business with Miho Tanaka
- Episode 10: Seeking Investment in Japan with Terrie Lloyd
Show Notes
(1:15) Jordan Fisher’s self introduction
(4:26) Seed round explained
(6:34) Product market fit explained from a venture point of view
(8:20) Experience with seed round for Zehitomo
(10:44) Tips for entrepreneurs trying to get a seed round in Japan
(12:05) Experience from seed round to series A
(15:17) Experience from series A to series B
(18:22) Growing after series B
(25:03) Advice for common questions people ask
(29:58) Tips for better due diligence on offers
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