DI Blogs
Dive deeper into the latest insights and perspectives on market trends from DI SEA leaders
A Beginner's Guide to Funding and Capitalization Strategy - Types of Fundraising
This article will provide the fundamentals of capitalization strategy and funding, including definitions of basic terms and recommended readings.
MUFG × DI: Working together to deliver new values, navigate and embrace change without fear
An interview article between 2 leaders of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) and Dream Incubator (DI) where they come together to discuss in depth the history of their collaborative relationship, focused thematic areas to be addressed in future initiatives, as well as potential social impact generated through a joint effort launched from 2022.
An interview with SHIFT CEO Masaru Tange | Part 1: The 3 powerful common traits of successful entrepreneurs
With a vision toward “building a smart zero-waste society,” SHIFT Inc. (“SHIFT”) provides software quality assurance and testing solutions to businesses across many fields. This interview with SHIFT President and CEO Masaru Tange reveals some key traits most entrepreneurs have in common and how high-growth businesses are created.
Japan’s last chance to invest: A once-in-a-century transformation in India
India is the greatest frontier when it comes to startup investing in the 21st century. An interview with Managing Director Munehiko Eto from Dream Incubator India, parent company of DI India Digital Investment Fund, offers a sneak peak at the current India market landscape attempting to decode the DNA of Japanese companies’ success.
Open Innovation Challenge TSUBASA 2021
The “Open Innovation Challenge TSUBASA 2021”, co-chaired by JICA and IDB Lab, has been successful beyond expectations “with a framework built to systematically source Japanese innovative social solutions,” said Toshitaka Takeuchi, Principal Advisor to IDB Lab’s CEO.
8 startups of the “Open Innovation Challenge TSUBASA 2021”
Following our North Star of “Creating Businesses and Changing Societies”, Dream Incubator Inc. (DI) has always strived to seek better ways of solving global social issues with corporate-startup, public-private collaboration and innovative financing schemes for nurturing socially impactful businesses.
What industry leaders and globally expanding companies have in common
Business is like gambling with so many unpredictable variables and fast-changing landscapes. That raises a question: Is there even a winning formula? With rich experience in delivering consulting projects for large corporates and startups, Dream Incubator Executive Officer Mr. Takamitsu Miyaso shares his thoughts on this.
Interview with PEACS Inc and DI's Executive Officer Mr. Katsuhiko Handa on Media Innovation
An interview with PEACS Inc. top executives has been released on Media Innovation – Japan’s digital media information hub. As an investor, DI identifies PEACS as a very potential investment target as the company expects great business growth from reviving an industry with a lot of room for innovation like publishing.
DI's Managing Director Mr. Munehiko Eto thoughts about Indian startup ecosystem
Mr. Munehiko Eto - Managing Director of Dream Incubator India has written a column for Liiga, a career advancement support service for young adults. Here he talks about the current Indian startup ecosystem and challenges/opportunities of Japanese startups.
DI's investee Turtlemint
DI would like to introduce Turtlemint, an insurtech (insurance + technology) platform headquartered in Mumbai, India. Turtlemint is a rapidly growing soonicorn that has recently raised US$30 million in series D funding round in the United States.
An interview with Rep Director and COO Kyohei Hosono on Business Insider
An interview with Mr. Kyohei Hosono – Dream Incubator Inc. (“DI”) COO and Representative Director has recently been published on Business Insider.
An interview with Rep Director and CEO Tetsuro Harada on Business Insider
An interview with Representative Director & CEO Tetsuro Harada is published on Business Insider Japan. DI focuses on direct investments that support long-term growth for investees.
An interview with DI’s top 3 executives on Forbes Japan
An interview with Dream Incubator (DI) representative directors - Mr. Tetsuro Harada, Mr. Takayuki Miyake, and Mr. Kyohei Hosono - is published on Forbes Japan’s October 2020 issue.