W Co., Ltd.
[W fund] 15 companies selected for the toC service specialized support program “W Consumer Bootcamp 2nd Batch”!
~Supporting rapid growth into large-scale consumer services with Japan’s leading toC startup entrepreneurs such as
Timey/newmo/Mirative/Smart News~
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W Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Representative Partners: Kazuhiro Shin / Akihiro Higashi), which operates the toC specialized venture capital “W fund”, aims to create consumer services that are used all over the world and in Japan. We have decided to select companies for the W Consumer Bootcamp 2nd Batch
(https://w-inc.vc/incubation/w-consumer-bootcamp/
September 17th WCB 2nd Batch kickoff
“W Consumer Bootcamp 2nd Batch” was launched last time (in 2023) by W Co., Ltd., which has a track record of investing in and supporting many startups operating toC businesses, through “W fund,” Japan’s only toC specialized venture capital fund. December) We have updated our popular incubation program to provide entrepreneurs with the knowledge and funding needed to create large-scale services for entrepreneurs who aim to create consumer services that are used around the world and in Japan. We will provide “opportunities” and “a community of like-minded entrepreneurs.”
Scenes from the first part of the program, “Management of a consumer company.” From left: W fund Representative Partner Higashi, Timey Co., Ltd. Representative Director Mr. Ogawa, Newmo Co., Ltd. Representative Director CEO Mr. Aoyagi
15 companies selected for “W Consumer Bootcamp 2nd Batch” *In alphabetical order We have decided to select 15 startups that are expected to grow significantly, and will work to support their growth through the program from September 17, 2024 to mid-November.
at FOREST Co., Ltd.
iiba Co., Ltd.
issin Co., Ltd.
eMoBi Co., Ltd.
Cascode Co., Ltd.
Carelogy Co., Ltd.
Try System Co., Ltd.
Nameraka Co., Ltd.
Nook Co., Ltd.
4kiz Co., Ltd.
Rights Tech Co., Ltd.
Labi Co., Ltd.
ReCute Co., Ltd.
Lispo Co., Ltd.
World Maker Co., Ltd.
“W Consumer Bootcamp 2nd Batch” program overview
In order to further strengthen Japan’s toC startup ecosystem, the incubation program “W Consumer Bootcamp 2nd Batch” combines the networks and knowledge that W fund has cultivated to date into a program tailored to the latest market conditions and trends
surrounding startups. Masu.
Creating consumer services that are used all over the world requires a lot of money, people, and money. In addition, having foresight and a strategy that captures the current trends is the key to business growth.
Lectures inviting Japan’s leading toC startup entrepreneurs such as Timey/Newmo/Mirative/Smart News and Japan’s leading experts involved in consumer services, as well as 1-on-1 wall-busting with W fund’s capitalists, to share the same aspirations. “W Consumer Bootcamp 2nd Batch” provides the best environment for entrepreneurs who are creating consumer services that will become the next generation standard, through connections between entrepreneurs with deep experience and DEMODAY, which invites VCs and business companies with deep knowledge of toC services. We will do our best to support entrepreneurs.
Lectures and mentoring on the growth of toC businesses We will hold weekly lectures on the launch and growth of toC businesses by inviting Japan’s leading experts in consumer services. In addition, you will have the opportunity to deepen your learning in each session by having one-on-one discussions with W fund capitalists.
Providing financing opportunities From W fund, it is possible to consider investments of 10 million yen to 200 million yen per company. In addition, we will provide matching opportunities with VCs and operating companies with deep knowledge of consumer services through DEMODAY and other channels.
Through community lectures and networking events, we provide opportunities to build connections with fellow entrepreneurs who also aim to create consumer services that are used around the world. ■ About W inc.
W Co., Ltd. is an independent venture capital firm that invests in startups that operate toC businesses from seed to early stage to Series A in Japan and Southeast Asia. We formed the first fund in April 2019, and the second fund in August 2021, and have been actively promoting new investments. The total number of companies we have invested in is over 100.
Company name: W Inc.
Representative: Kazuhiro Arata, Akihiro Higashi
Address: Shibuya Scramble Square, 2-24-12 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo URL: https://w-inc.vc
