Harnessing Japan's startup potential in the NY market!

In response to the financial crisis, former NYC Mayor Bloomberg launched an ambitious initiative that propelled NYC to become the world's second-largest startup city (after Silicon Valley). The city boasts a large market size and an abundance of talent. A variety of local industries are concentrated in the region, highlighted by the growing emerging technologies sector, which comprises industries such as finance, art, fashion, healthcare, and media. Geographic proximity to business partners further strengthens business development.

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OUR PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS

Since 2015, ERA Global has supported promising and fast-growth startups and scaleups from around the world entering the US market through intensive US market entry acceleration programs, run at ERA’s offices in New York City. ERA Global companies take full advantage of Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator's deep expertise and a large network of 500+ mentors and corporate partners, in helping talented founders change the trajectory of their businesses.

ShibuLA Ventures is an ecosystem developer and venture studio dedicated to revitalizing regional economies by supporting the creation and successful exits of startups, as well as the global expansion of companies. The organization fosters collaboration between Japanese and U.S. academia, industry, and government, while also driving the development of new businesses and promoting innovation programs. Its cross-border initiatives cover a wide range of sectors, including cleantech, biotech, and ratification intelligence.