ZWC_yamada Raising blockchain capital in Japan is no longer about retail hype. It is about partnering with trillion-yen financial empires. In Episode 81, Part 1 of our special series, we deeply analyze where global founders should focus their fundraising efforts by spotlighting two critical players in the Japanese digital asset ecosystem: SBI Holdings and Onigiri Capital.
Watch the full 5-minute deep-dive below, or read the strategic insights to align your APAC fundraising strategy.
Why Target SBI Holdings for Blockchain Funding?
SBI Holdings is the undisputed heavyweight of Japanese digital finance. Their strategy relies on establishing joint ventures with top-tier global startups to dominate Japan’s digital payment and tokenization infrastructure. Partnering with SBI provides an immediate shortcut through Japan’s complex Financial Services Agency (FSA) regulations and grants instant access to a massive customer base.
What is Onigiri Capital?
Onigiri Capital is an independent, institutional-grade venture capital fund designed to bridge global blockchain innovation with Asia’s institutional markets. Launched with the backing of Saison Capital, they focus on pre-seed and seed-stage startups building real-world asset tokenization, stablecoins, payments, and DeFi infrastructure.
About Wakyodo
Raising capital in Japan requires demonstrating how your protocol integrates safely with traditional finance. At Wakyodo, we act as the strategic connector. Through our “Japan Lead as a Service,” we help founders facilitate business development meetings with Japanese mega-banks and major corporations, handling cultural nuances and regulatory translation.
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