Simplify Japan Fund: Driving Growth and Innovation for Japan’s SMEs through Simplified Digital Transformation

Introduction

Simplify Japan (SJ) Fund was founded with a clear purpose: to simplify access to digital transformation for SMEs in Japan. We believe that digital transformation is critical for the growth and success of businesses, but it can be a complex and daunting process.

Our goal is to make it easier for SMEs to embrace digital transformation by providing funding and support to innovative startups that are working to simplify access to these solutions. In this presentation, we’ll provide an overview of our fund, including our investment strategy, application process, and what we look for in potential investments.

Investment Strategy

  1. SJ Fund is focused on investing in innovative startups that are working to simplify access to digital transformation solutions for SMEs in Japan.
  2. We’re particularly interested in business models that are based on SaaS and other technologies that can help simplify the digital transformation process.
  3. Our investment strategy is also focused on simplifying access to funding for SMEs in Japan, as well as
  4. simplifying the relationship between foreign investors and the Japanese market.
  5. We’re committed to supporting startups that are working to simplify all aspects of building and scaling businesses in Japan.

Application Process

If you’re a student at the Product House Academy or a member of our startup incubation program, you’re eligible to apply for funding from SJ Fund.

To begin the application process, you’ll need to submit a pitch deck that outlines your company’s mission, product or service, market opportunity, team, and financials. We’ll review all applications and select a shortlist of companies that we’re interested in learning more about.

From there, we’ll conduct interviews with the founders and dive deeper into the company’s financials and growth potential. We aim to make our investment decisions quickly, so you can get the funding you need to grow your business.

What We Look For

At SJ Fund, we’re looking for startups that are working to simplify access to digital transformation solutions for SMEs in Japan. We’re interested in companies that are developing innovative SaaS solutions, especially those incorporating AI within their business model, as well as those that are focused on simplifying access to funding for SMEs.

We also want to see that the founders have a clear plan for scaling the business in the long term and that they’re committed to simplifying all aspects of building and scaling businesses in Japan. We’re looking for companies that are aligned with our mission to simplify access to digital transformation solutions for SMEs in Japan.

To Sum Up

SJ Fund is committed to supporting the growth of innovative startups that are working to simplify access to digital transformation solutions for SMEs in Japan. We believe that our investments can make a real difference in the success of these companies, as well as in the overall growth and success of the Japanese economy. If you’re a student at the Product House Academy or a member of our startup incubation program, we encourage you to apply for funding from our fund. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about our fund, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.