Corporate venture capital develops in Japan

Fast-evolving technologies, such as robotics and artificial intelligence, are making the business climate more unpredictable, and leveraging corporate venture capital (CVC) is seen as a critical strategic option. "As we are in this era of uncertainties, we think companies with the capability to scout what's next will continue to win," said Shiro Matsuzaki, managing partner at Japan Airlines Ventures, Japan Airlines' venture capital arm. "I believe the primary role of CVCs is to use investment as a means to uncover and make sense of what we don't know yet." In a time of both misinformation and too much information, quality journalism is more crucial than ever. By subscribing, you can help us get the story right.