James Riney

James Riney is managing partner and head of 500 Startups Japan.

James Riney

People often use the term “time machine model” in Japan. It refers to the lag with Silicon Valley when it comes to startups and innovation. When a time machine model…

There’s a war brewing in Japan, and the banks should pay attention

When it comes to raising money in the U.S., corporate venture capital is seemingly synonymous with “Plan C.” If you can’t raise money from top-tier firms, you move on to…

Corporate Venture Capital Is King In Japan