Onboard your startup with us.
We are a venture capital firm established in 2023, focusing on investing in early-stage startups with the potential for significant global impact. Through providing support and resources to realize the visions of entrepreneurs, we embark on a transformative journey alongside startups shaping the future. We board the same ship as these startups, contributing to their success and collectively challenging the voyage to revolutionize the world.
NEWS
MISSION
Onboard globally impacting startups with disproportionate advantage from Japan
In the midst of the world facing complex challenges such as climate change, Japan is also confronting demographic issues. To achieve globally sustainable growth and development, it is essential to embrace maverick thinking and use innovation to chart a course towards solving pressing problems. With the aspiration of onboarding the same ship with entrepreneurs making a significant impact on the world, ON&BOARD boldly leverages professional expertise in the global and deep tech domains. We are committed to tackling the realization of a world in 2050 where people, armed with confidence and hope, live fulfilling lives by solving diverse challenges.
General Partner
Masato Shimodaira
Biography
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2017: Venture capitalist in Dream Incubator (DI) and DIMENSION - 1st fund: ¥3.5 Bil ($23.3 Mil) / 2nd fund: ¥10.1 Bil($67.3Mil)
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2014: New business development, product manager, capital and business alliance in the legal and AI fields at LINE
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2012: Registered as a lawyer
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2011: Graduated from Keio Law School
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2009: Graduated from Hitotsubashi University (Faculty of Law)
Business Experience
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Exit records of 7 invested companies (3 already grown to IPOs)
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Experience IPO at LINE, a global IT company from Japan (market cap: ¥1 trillion)
Others
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Author of "Risk & Law for Entrepreneurs: Risk & Law for Entrepreneurs: easy understanding through storyline" (to be published in Spring 2024)
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NewsPicks Propicker, Visiting Professor of Information Management Innovation University, Mentor of “Super Entrepreneurship School”, Kansai U30 Entrepreneur, etc.
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Udemy lecturer "Textbook of management strategies for startups“
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MBA of Glovis University (Master of Business Administration), former director of the Japan Association of Corporate Lawyers, etc.
Team
In addition to venture capitalists with a track record of numerous investments and hands-on support with the theme of "GoGlobal" and "DeepImpact" at a leading Japanese VC, our team also includes individuals with experience in strategic planning, business development, as well as business investment at global IT companies and trading & investment companies. We also have involvement of top-tier data scientists, together with numerous domain experts as advisors. We are committed to providing scalable support that aligns closely with the needs of our entrepreneurs.
Investment Policy
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Go Global /
Deep Impact
We will engage in extensive investments in startups that tackle the challenges of Go Global (startups with rapid expansion into the global market) and Deep Impact (startups addressing profound issues with impactful solutions).
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Pre-Seed / Seed
Our primary focus is on early-stage startups, specifically those in the Pre-Seed and Seed stages, as the main targets for investment.
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Management Support
We provide unique and scalable management support services.
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EIR
We have a business creation function within the fund led by Entrepreneurs In Residence (EIR). and capable of co-funding.
We're Recruiting EIRs
We have a business creation function within the fund led by Entrepreneurs In Residence (EIR). and capable of co-funding. If you are interested in starting your entrepreneurship journey form our EIR, feel free to contact us.
Who Should Consider This Opportunity:
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Businesspersons, researchers, and students who are interested in starting a business soon.
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Those who are looking for a business theme to start up.
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Those who want to tackle the challenges of Go Global (startups with rapid expansion into the global market) and Deep Impact (startups addressing profound issues with impactful solutions).
COMPANY
Company name
ON&BOARD Co.Ltd.,
Location
4-8-12 Shibaura, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Establishment
October 2023
CEO
Masato Shimodaira