Despite uncertainty, Yahoo Japan’s corporate venturing vehicle will continue its efforts in innovation and technology in the Japanese ecosystem through collaborations with startups.
Author: Edison Fu
Edison Fu is a reporter and Asia liaison at Global Corporate Venturing.
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