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10/14/24
From SaaS Unicorn to VC: Hiro Yoshikawa’s Journey Raising $288M, Scaling to $200M ARR, and Paying It Forward
Few exemplify the drive and innovation that NEC X champions like Hiro Yoshikawa, who is both an accomplished startup founder and venture capitalist . After starting his career at Red Hat Japan, Yoshikawa transitioned to the venture capital division of Mitsui & Co. and relocated to the United States in 2009. By 2011, he took […]
10/09/24
NEC X Reveals Elev X! Ignite Cohort Batch 12: Seven Startups Transforming AI, Sustainability, and Software Quality Assurance
Palo Alto, CA – October 9, 2024 – NEC X, the Silicon Valley venture studio backed by NEC’s advanced technologies, has revealed the seven new standout startups selected for the Elev X! Ignite cohort, Batch 12. Since 2018, NEC X has helped fuel the launch and growth of over 130 innovative tech startups, transforming their […]
08/09/24
Innovation And Growth: Insights From NEC X And QI
In a joint interview, Shintaro Matsumoto, President and CEO of Silicon Valley’s NEC X, and JD Rico, CEO of Qualitative Intelligence, reveal their transformative work in tech and marketing. Explore how NEC X’s Elev X! programs and QI’s advanced AI tools are reshaping startup growth and marketing strategies. Gain exclusive insights into their collaboration and discover how they’re driving innovation in today’s fast-evolving digital […]
08/08/24
Introducing ServiceBot: Making Communication Effortless with Lag-Free Conversion and Translation
Effective communication across languages and accents is more vital than ever in our increasingly interconnected world. As globalization brings together diverse linguistic backgrounds in workplaces and communities, the risk of misunderstandings and reduced efficiency grows. ServiceBot, a recent Elev X! Ignite graduate and standout from our Batch 9 cohort, is tackling these challenges head-on. ServiceBot’s […]
07/30/24
How Japan’s NEC Adjusted Its Silicon Valley Strategy
We talked with Naoto Mizuguchi, NEC X CFO about the evolution of its startup accelerator program, now called Elev X! Mizuguchi describes the updated venture studio model, success stories, focus areas, and long-term goals for the program. Read the full interview here.
07/24/24
Chekable Debuts Generative AI Platform for Patent Professionals, With Investment From NEC X
Palo Alto, CA – July 24, 2024 – NEC X, the Silicon Valley innovation accelerator backed by NEC’s advanced technologies, has proudly announced the graduation of Chekable from its prestigious Elev X! Ignite venture studio program, in addition to a new investment from NEC X to help scale Chekable’s transformative AI solution for inventors and […]