Yuka Hata

Yuka Hata, Senior Managing Director of the Japan Investment Corporation (JIC), discusses Japan's proactive funding approach for startups. She highlights the challenges new Japanese VCs face, such as low valuations affecting deep tech ventures. The conversation delves into JIC's investment strategies, including support for female VCs and attracting foreign investors. Hata also explains the cultural shift needed in Japan's VC landscape and the importance of global partnerships for enhancing the startup ecosystem.