Ecrowd runs a regulated online equity crowdfunding platform that connects early‑stage Japanese startups with individual and corporate investors, allowing investments as low as ¥100,000. It also offers the Ecrowd NEXT single‑company limited partnership fund, which aggregates capital to back high‑growth, IPO‑bound companies while providing Angel Tax benefits. The service includes integrated due‑diligence, real‑time tracking, and post‑investment reporting to streamline fundraising and investment management.
Funding
$6.6M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Startups in Japan often struggle to secure early-stage capital because traditional financing channels are limited, and individual investors lack convenient, regulated ways to invest in equity of emerging companies.
Solution
Ecrowd operates an online equity crowdfunding platform that matches startups with both individual and corporate investors. Through its core service, Ecrowd enables investors to fund seed and early-stage ventures with modest minimum investments, while providing startups with a compliant fundraising channel. The platform also offers a member‑only fund, Ecrowd NEXT, which aggregates capital into a single‑company limited partnership, allowing investors to target high‑potential, IPO‑bound startups and benefit from the Japanese Angel Tax incentive. By integrating corporate governance expertise, a network of securities partners, and a transparent digital workflow, Ecrowd streamlines due diligence, subscription, and post‑investment reporting, thereby expanding capital access for entrepreneurs and diversifying investment opportunities for backers.
Target Audience
Primary users are individual accredited investors and corporate investment entities seeking equity exposure to Japanese startups, as well as early‑stage startups looking for a regulated online fundraising channel.
Features
- Equity crowdfunding portal allowing investments from ¥100,000 in seed‑stage startups, with full regulatory compliance and investor protection measures
- Ecrowd NEXT single‑company limited partnership fund that selects one high‑growth startup per fund cycle, targeting near‑term IPO candidates
- Certified “Angel Tax” eligible LPS structure, enabling qualified investors to claim tax deductions or exemptions on invested amounts
- Corporate investor onboarding module that extends the same deal flow to asset managers, family offices, and other institutions
- Integrated due‑diligence workflow, including financial disclosures, founder interviews, and third‑party audits, presented through a secure web dashboard
- Real‑time investment tracking and reporting tools for both investors and startups, supporting post‑investment communication and governance