In a major step to boost US-Japan innovation collaboration, Across Ventures has announced an alliance with SBI Holdings to establish a $100M Fund-of-Funds platform targeting micro VCs specialized in niche sectors. The project is intended to link cutting-edge US innovations with Japanese corporates, enabling closer partnerships and growth in the crypto and blockchain sectors.
Strategic Partnership
The alliance ties together the venture capitalist capabilities of Across Ventures and the very well-established network of SBI Holdings in Japan. Emi Yoshikawa, CEO of Across Ventures and a former VP at Ripple, pointed out the significance of this partnership and also acknowledged her prior engagement work with SBI and Ripple. The fund intends to target US-based micro VCs that are deep in the crypto and blockchain ecosystem.
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Focus on Micro VCs
The $100M Fund-of-Funds will be looking for specialized micro VCs that are pioneering innovation in the US crypto and blockchain scene. One of the ways Across Ventures and SBI Holdings will bring Japanese corporates into contact with top-notch technology and startups is by investing in these funds. Besides that, Across Ventures will also be able to encourage partnerships and collaborations between US and Japanese firms.
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Opportunities and Challenges
This project illustrates a significant shift towards international collaboration becoming a major factor driving the crypto and blockchain sectors. Collaborative efforts such as this one will certainly be a determining factor in the industry’s development as regulatory frameworks continue to be crafted and refined.
That said, there are still a number of challenges to overcome, the most prominent ones being the heavy regulatory compliance burden and the provision of effective communication channels between US and Japanese partners. The introduction of this $100M Fund-of-Funds represents a key landmark in the US-Japan innovation collaboration, with Across Ventures and SBI Holdings being excellently placed to lead the crypto and blockchain sectors’ expansion.
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