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As a part of Endeavor, the fastest-growing and most high-impact Japanese entrepreneurs can gain exposure to the best mentors and investors in this global network.
Japan marks Endeavor’s fourth expansion into Asia and the first into East Asia. A country with a rich history of innovation and impact, the country has experienced declining growth rates in recent years and a cultural aversion to entrepreneurship. According to data from the World Bank, Japan trails all other OECD countries in the annual amount of venture capital invested and ranked last in the average annual entry rate of new enterprises. In addition, only 1.9% of Japanese adults reported that they were actively working to establish new businesses. However, by leveraging Japan’s robust infrastructure and existing business climate, Endeavor has the potential to reinvigorate regional growth through high-impact entrepreneurship. With the backing of the country’s top business leaders, Endeavor will help foster an ecosystem of mentorship and investment that can propel the nation into a new era of innovation.