A global platform accelerating
collaboration and open innovation
between startups and ecosystem companies
- 500+ ecosystem companies across 41 countries
- End-to-end from discovery to offers and messaging
- Get started now with a free plan
About Third Ecosystem Platform
Third Ecosystem Platform extends the ecosystem of startups (1st) and VCs, CVCs, enterprises, and startup support organizations (2nd) as a "third" startup ecosystem, enabling collaboration between startups and ecosystem companies across countries, industries, and technologies worldwide. The following types of collaboration are available.
Startup
Ecosystem Collaboration
By introducing portfolio startups between global startup support organizations*, we enable value-up/growth support, fundraising, business partnerships, customer acquisition, overseas expansion, and M&A exits.
(* VCs, CVCs, enterprises, universities, government agencies, etc.)
Startup Outreach Driven by Ecosystem Companies
Companies and support organizations source and scout global startups for investment review, open innovation, new business creation, and R&D purposes.
Approaching Ecosystem Companies from Startups
Startups can appeal and propose to global support organizations, enabling fundraising, business partnerships, customer acquisition, overseas expansion, and M&A exits.
Third Ecosystem Global Network
- Number of countries represented on the platform41 countriesIncluding the US, Europe, Asia, Japan, Middle East, South America, Africa, and more
- Number of ecosystem companies on the platform500+
4 things Ecosystem members can do.
Ecosystem members: VCs, CVCs, enterprises, universities/government agencies, accelerators, advisory firms, and other organizations that support, invest in, or collaborate with startups
Startup Sourcing & Relationship Building
Source promising domestic and international startups for investment, acquisition, business collaboration, and R&D partnerships, and create new businesses through open innovation.
- #Startup Sourcing
- #Investment Review
- #Business Collaboration
- #R&D Partnership
- #Open Innovation
Growth Support for Portfolio Startups
By connecting portfolio startups with other ecosystem companies, we facilitate additional fundraising, M&A exits, business expansion through corporate partnerships (customer/partner development, new business/R&D opportunities), overseas expansion, and value-up.
- #Fundraising
- #M&A Exit
- #Customer Acquisition
- #Overseas Expansion
- #Value-up
Collaboration & Relationship Building Between Ecosystem Companies
Build organizational networks and competitive advantage through inter-ecosystem collaboration, and partner on business development, innovation creation, and accelerator programs.
- #Inter-Ecosystem Partner Expansion
Building Connections with LP Investors & Portfolio Companies
Build connections with domestic and international LP investors for VC/CVC fundraising and new fund launches. Also create touchpoints with promising VCs/CVCs for LP investments by corporations and financial institutions.
- #LP Investment
- #LP Fundraising
- #Fund Raising
2 things Startup members can do.
Startup members: startup companies aiming for business growth (domestic and global) through collaboration with other companies, including fundraising and business partnerships
Fundraising from Investors & Achieving M&A Exits
Build relationships with domestic and global VCs, CVCs, and other investors, including overseas investors that were previously difficult to connect with, to secure the funding needed for business growth.
- #Fundraising
- #M&A Exit
Business Expansion & Overseas Entry Through Corporate Partnerships
Accelerate customer/partner development, new business creation, and business/R&D collaboration by partnering with companies across a wide range of industries and countries on the platform. Achieve global expansion through partnerships with overseas companies.
- #Business Collaboration
Matching Flow on the Platform
Company Profile Registration
Register information about your business and target startups for investment/support to promote your company globally
Proposing Matching
Register Matching Proposals & Send Offers
- Register matching goals and desired partner information to attract applications from other companies
- Send matching offers to ecosystem companies and startups on the platform
- Apply to registered opportunities that match your needs
Accepting Matching
Receive Matching Offers from Other Companies
Receive matching offers from domestic and international ecosystem companies
Message Exchange
After matching with a target company, start exchanging messages on the platform to facilitate collaboration
Main Functions of the Platform
| Free Plan | Standard Plan | |
|---|---|---|
| Company Profile Registration | ◯ | ◯ |
| Matching Proposal Registration (Proposing Matching) | ー | ◯ |
| Member Search & Matching Opportunity Search | △Some information hidden | ◯ |
| Apply to Matching Opportunities | ー | ◯ |
| Send Matching Offers to Members | ー | ◯Up to 20/month |
| Receive Matching Offers (Accepting Matching) | ◯ | ◯ |
| Message Exchange | △Offer recipients only | ◯ |
| News Release Posting | △View only | ◯ |
| Offline Support by a Dedicated Consultant | ー | ◯ |
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Success Stories
Collaboration with green-tech Indian startup initiated with future investment in mind
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ToyotaAI_Ventures invests in US autonomous driving and AI-related startups
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SonyInnovationFund invests in renewable energy and AI-powered environmental technology companies
This is placeholder text. TechHubYokohama has initiated collaboration with an Indian green-tech startup with future investment in mind. India is experiencing rapid growth in renewable energy and clean technology, and this collaboration aims to advance sustainable technology development and market expansion. Going forward, they plan to accelerate innovation between Japan and India through technology exchanges and joint projects. TechHubYokohama aims to reduce environmental impact and create new business opportunities through this initiative. (placeholder)
Collaboration with green-tech Indian startup initiated with future investment in mind
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Companies on the Platform
Japanese Major Manufacturing CVC
A CVC of a major Japanese manufacturer aiming to create new businesses through collaboration and investment with domestic and international startups. Actively discovering and matching promising startups in robotics and environmental sectors.
US-based Life Sciences VC
A US-based VC aiming to expand investments in life sciences startups in Japan and Southeast Asia. Building relationships with major corporations in various countries for LP investor sourcing, and scouting startups with global growth potential.
European University Incubation Team
A university incubation organization supporting the commercialization and social implementation of research outcomes from university-affiliated startups. Connecting supported startups with major corporations and VCs for collaborative proof-of-concept experiments and future investment.
Indian Deep-Tech Startup
An Indian deep-tech startup seeking fundraising from US, European, and Japanese VCs and CVCs with overseas expansion in mind. Receives matching offers from overseas VCs and CVCs on the platform to build relationships.