AI giant Appier in 2021 became the first Taiwanese company in 25 years to list in Japan. Valued at over US$1 billion pre-IPO, it paved the way for other Taiwanese firms eyeing Japan’s market. But what makes Japan’s startup ecosystem attractive? What does it take for Taiwanese companies to thrive there? In this episode, we explore the challenges, opportunities and realities of breaking into the Japanese market.
Featuring: Allen John Ku, director of operations at Startup Island Taiwan, and Tim Romero, a partner at Jera Ventures and host of “Disrupting Japan” podcast, Yuki Shirato, managing director at Techstars Tokyo
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