YJ Capital
YJ Capital is a Corporate Venture Capital firm based in Tokyo, Japan, established in 2012 as the investment arm of Z Holdings. The firm is dedicated to supporting globally minded entrepreneurs in building successful internet companies across various sectors and stages, with a focus on markets in Asia, the United States, and Israel. YJ Capital leverages its unique access to Yahoo Japan's operational experience and provides substantial support for market entry into Japan. The firm's structure allows it to prioritize the needs of its portfolio companies and make swift investment decisions. In April 2021, YJ Capital merged with LINE Ventures to create Z Venture Capital, enhancing its capabilities and reach in the venture capital landscape.
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Past deals in Cameroon
Crowd Credit
Series D in 2018
Crowdcredit is a cross-border marketplace lending platform that connects borrowers in financial deficit countries with investors in financial surplus countries. The company provides risk capital to individuals and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) facing funding challenges. By offering attractive lending opportunities, Crowdcredit enables Japanese investors to lend to borrowers in a range of countries, including Peru, Cameroon, Estonia, Finland, Spain, and Italy. The platform aims to address the funding gaps experienced by borrowers while providing investors with viable credit investment options. In addition to its current operations, Crowdcredit plans to expand its lending activities into the Asian region outside of Japan.
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