We realized that venture capital is a mediocre product for entrepreneurs, offering little more than money and occasional advice, which diminishes quickly over time.

Venture capital has historically been overfunded, which creates a competitive environment where founders often face multiple venture capitalists vying for their attention.

In Japan, the venture capital ecosystem is not as robust as in Silicon Valley; while there are venture capitalists, they typically do not get involved in management, focusing mainly on providing capital.

Venture capital is unique in that top firms tend to remain dominant for decades, as the best entrepreneurs prefer to work with the best VCs.

Venture capital is funding from professional investment firms in exchange for equity, suitable for businesses with significant growth potential that need substantial cash to grow quickly.

Venture Capitalists (VCs) invest small amounts of money to acquire equity in startups, hoping that a few will grow large enough to cover the losses from unsuccessful investments.

The essence of venture capital lies not just in picking winners but in building relationships and supporting entrepreneurs throughout their journey.

The venture capital model is increasingly about understanding the complexities of modern companies, which are often full-stack and require different support than traditional investments.

The venture capital model is increasingly about understanding the complexities of modern companies, which are often full-stack and require different support than traditional investments.