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Last week, our Chair & General Partner, Howard Morgan and Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Raj Ganguly were in Japan where we hosted an event that brought together ~200 corporate partners, investors and founders to discuss how B Capital, as a global venture capital firm, can help advance Japan’s innovation ecosystem.   Japan has long been a leader in technology, from semiconductors to AI and robotics. The government's recent increased investment to drive innovation will further position Japan as a technological hub in Asia and worldwide. However, greater connectivity with other innovation hubs will be critical to Japan’s success. At the event, participants discussed a few key strategies to achieve this: 1. Stronger collaboration between local corporates & start-ups, global VCs as well as the Japanese government 2. Accelerating the innovation journey of Japanese corporations by connecting them with next-generation startups globally 3. Focus on helping Japanese start-ups expand into other international markets through partnering with global VCs   In B Capital’s portfolio, we’re already starting to see greater connectivity as more and more of our portfolio companies look to expand to the Japanese market. We were thrilled to have two of B Capital’s portfolio companies, Accacia and Pendo.io participate in the portfolio showcase during our event. We express our gratitude to our fellow speakers from SME Support, JAPAN(Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, JAPAN), Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Tokyo, FinCity.Tokyo (東京国際金融機構)., Cinnamon AI, Deloitte Tohmatsu Venture Support for their support and participation. #Innovation #VentureCapital #JapaneseEconomy #GlobalExpansion Yoshiaki ISHII, Keiichi Aritomo, Yasushi Sasaki, Yoshiaki Ieda, Yuma Saito, Annu Talreja, Kazunari Hanao, Karan Mohla, Arijit Sengupta, Chris Lim, Cindy Park, Deepa Balji

B Capital General Partner, Karan Mohla, recently shared his insights in Entrepreneur India's Investment Special issue about his journey as an investor and B Capital’s approach in India.   Karan highlighted, "As a truly global firm, B Capital is continuing to grow its investing presence in India. We take a global approach to investing, seeking opportunities in key markets around the world while maintaining a local focus on our investment thesis," outlining B Capital's roadmap for FY2024-25.   Read more here: https://lnkd.in/geurSJcT   #PrivateEquity #VentureCapital #India

This week, Deepa Balji, B Capital Director of Marketing & Communications, shared her insights on leveraging marketing strategies to help portfolio companies and VCs expand their reach during an interview with Daryl Lim. Deepa emphasized the importance of qualitative metrics, stating, "I place significant value on the language behind the numbers. These metrics provide insights into brand perception, mindshare, and industry discussions. By analyzing feedback, social media conversations, and audience sentiment, we can better understand our brand’s impact and reputation beyond the numerical data. This holistic approach ensures we track not only our reach and engagement but also the quality and effectiveness of our interactions and brand presence." Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dtXqXQwZ #Marketing #VentureCapital

Are you currently fundraising in Singapore? Join us at TINFLUN—an exclusive lunch event designed for founders raising capital from Seed to Growth Stage. Each founder will be paired with a VC GP who specialize in their stage and sector, providing targeted insights and strategic advice.   At B Capital, we believe that a single breakthrough can transform millions of lives. We're always on the lookout for visionary founders ready to make bold investments in world-changing innovations.   Event Date: August 30 Location: More details and registration in this link https://lu.ma/gat8hzvi Meet the VCs: Murli Ravi & Jeremy Tan of Tin Men Capital Hsu Ken Ooi of Iterative Arshad Chowdhury of Betatron Venture Group Tanuja Rajah of M Venture Partners (MVP) Karan Mohla & Sarvesh Agarwal of B Capital   We hope to see you there!

Congratulations to the When team on their $4.6 million Seed round! We're excited to partner with you to transform the employee offboarding experience. In 2023, layoffs reached a 14-year high, affecting thousands of Americans. Despite this, offboarding processes have largely remained unchanged for decades. When is addressing a critical pain point that impacts both companies and employees across the industry. For enterprises, When helps HR leaders save countless hours each week by efficiently managing COBRA and other offboarding matters. For employees, the platform provides crucial support in maintaining healthcare coverage, rolling over their 401(k), and more during an incredibly stressful time. Read more about When here: https://lnkd.in/eX8mBJGs CC: Gabe Greenbaum Patrick Harmon Lopez #Funding #Startup #Offboarding #VentureCapital #SeedRound

Last week, Chandan Deep, VP of Strategy and Operations at B Capital, joined a panel at SAP Singapore’s Private Equity Executive Event to discuss how technology can fuel growth in private equity. The panelists shared perspectives on how portfolio companies can leverage technology to drive growth and efficiency. Here are three key takeaways:   1. Technology Drives Growth: In today's dynamic landscape, technology, including AI, is crucial for value creation and expansion. Investing in tech is essential for strengthening core businesses, exploring regional opportunities, and pursuing M&A activities. 2. AI Unlocks Efficiency: AI's impact on digital transformation and private equity is profound and expanding. While challenges exist, the potential for innovation and efficiency is vast. Companies that can leverage AI effectively can deliver real value will excel in this AI-driven era. 3. People-Centric Approach: Technology alone isn’t enough. The role of people and organizational factors is vital in realizing the full potential of technological advancements. Focusing on culture and employee-wellbeing will be critical to building successful companies.   #PrivateEquity #Technology #AI #DigitalTransformation #Growth

Star Catcher, a pioneer in space-based energy generation, is out of stealth! Congratulations to the team on successfully closing a $12.25M Seed Round. B Capital Chair and General Partner Howard Morgan Morgan has been a longtime investor in the space sector, and according to him, “Star Catcher is developing as one of the most potentially transformational technologies in the dynamic and continuously evolving space technology sector. Satellite launch costs continue to fall, and power needs are accelerating with onboard processing. At the same time, energy demand is vastly outstripping the supply that current solar panels and batteries provide. Star Catcher’s founders are drawing from their extensive industry experience to tackle this opportunity with a unique approach. At B Capital, we support pioneering founders and companies shaping our future through technology and are confident Star Catcher has the vision, roadmap, and team to build the core infrastructure that will power and reshape the future space economy.” Read more here about how Star Catcher plans to validate and test its technology here: https://lnkd.in/gRHhFJWt" #VentureCapital #Space #Technology CC: Howard Morgan, Patrick Harmon Lopez, Abhiram Kumar

This week on Startup Wednesdays, a weekly column by Daryl Lim, B Capital’s Global Talent Acquisition Manager, Joanna H., shared key trends in talent acquisition: ✅ Versatile Talents: VCs are increasingly seeking versatile talents who can excel in various environments and quickly adapt to new tools, like AI, to boost productivity. ✅ DEI Initiatives: Globally, DEI initiatives have evolved from mere buzzwords to business essentials. Talent acquisition teams are pivotal in fostering diversity and an inclusive culture. ✅ Social Media Engagement: At B Capital, we've observed a 30% higher response rate in attracting top talent through social media, especially when we highlight intriguing aspects of the role. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gqVc3EjM #VC #Founder #Operators #TalentAcquisition #AI #DEI

Congratulations to the LevelTen Energy team for a successful $65M Series D! In the words of B Capital General Partner Jeff Johnson, “At B Capital, we partner with leading climate entrepreneurs and innovative businesses shaping the future through technology…LevelTen is the world’s largest marketplace for clean energy and asset transactions and a pioneer in powering the renewable energy industry and beyond. We are thrilled to support LevelTen’s vision to further the energy transition by providing critical solutions for buyers, sellers and advisors around the world.” The LevelTen Platform is the world’s largest online hub for carbon-free energy buyers, sellers, advisors, asset owners and financiers. Since its launch, the LevelTen Platform has facilitated over $14.8 billion in power purchase agreements (PPAs), asset sales, and other clean energy transactions. LevelTen plans to use the funding to expand into new geographies and serve more types of buyers and sellers. Read more about the announcement here: https://lnkd.in/gj-xd__V #Energy #Decarbonization #ClimateTech CC: Karly Wentz Jeff Johnson