A database containing information on approximately 10,000 Nordic startups and investors, provided in Japanese.

GESHER, Inc. (CEO: Yohei Harada, Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo) has begun offering a free version of its Nordic startup and investor database "HELLO." This database allows users to access information on over 10,000 Nordic startups and investors in Japanese, providing an affordable way to obtain information even during the travel restrictions caused by COVID-19.

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Nordic Startups

The Nordic region, with a total population of 26 million, has produced 27 unicorn companies, ranking second in the world in terms of unicorn companies per capita, following Silicon Valley. Sweden, for instance, has more startups per capita than the United States and has the highest number of unicorn companies outside of Silicon Valley. In Denmark, the eighth domestic unicorn company emerged in 2021.

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The Nordics emphasize education, social welfare, and early-stage investment in technology. Coupled with government support, this creates an environment conducive to the launch and stable growth of new businesses. Free public education and social security foster a culture that values beneficial endeavors without the fear of failure. Additionally, Nordic people place a high emphasis on environmental issues, with many startups addressing SDGs challenges.

Despite being a small market, the Nordic region consistently looks outward, establishing a system for collaboration with international markets to generate profit. This makes it an attractive region for finding investment, partnership, and M&A opportunities.

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Features of the Nordic Startup Database "HELLO"

1. Information on Approximately 10,000 Nordic Startups and Investors

GESHER has exclusive contracts with local data partners in the Nordic region, holding information on around 10,000 startups and investors from countries like Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland.

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２. All in Japanese

All information on HELLO is provided in Japanese. Users can perform free-text searches in Japanese and filter searches using tags such as FinTech, SaaS, Healthcare, and Enterprise.

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3. Embedded Video Data Available

HELLO features embedded company introduction videos, allowing users to view detailed company information directly on the database, saving the effort of separate searches.

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4. Contact Information for Company Executives

HELLO includes links to the LinkedIn accounts of company executives, enabling quicker contact compared to official website inquiry forms.

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Information Provided

  • Company Name
  • Basic Information
  • Round Information
  • Founder Information

You can apply for the free version of the Nordic Startup Database HELLO at the following link: https://world.hello-gesher.com/documentrequestform/

 

For Inquiries Regarding This Matter
Email: wtc@gesher.co.jp
Contact: Mrs. Ida (井田)