For founders of startups or SMEs, attracting early-stage investment is much more difficult than later on. Incubate Fund, the biggest venture capital firm in Japan, has invested in more than 300 startups at the seed stage. As risky as it seems, founder Masahiko Honma explains why it supports startups and SMEs early on and how those companies can receive funding even when they lack traction.

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