November 12, 2024
Predictive Heart Monitoring Startup, GPx, Secures...
Palo Alto, CA – November 12, 2024 – NEC X, the Silicon Valley venture studio backed by NEC’s portfolio of advanced technologies and global businesses, today announced a new investment in General Prognostics Inc. (GPx), a fast-growing MedTech startup revolutionizing chronic disease monitoring and management. The investment coincides with GPx joining the Elev X! Boost […]
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October 29, 2024
NEC X Opens Applications for Elev...
Palo Alto, CA – October 29, 2024 – NEC X, the Silicon Valley venture studio backed by NEC’s portfolio of advanced technologies and global businesses, is now accepting applications for Elev X! Ignite, its venture studio program that transforms early-stage founders into seed-ready startups with unmatched support, resources and up to $200K of equity funding. […]
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October 14, 2024
From SaaS Unicorn to VC: Hiro...
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 […]
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October 9, 2024
NEC X Reveals Elev X! Ignite...
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 […]
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August 9, 2024
Innovation And Growth: Insights From NEC...
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 […]
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August 8, 2024
Introducing ServiceBot: Making Communication Effortless with...
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 […]
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July 30, 2024
How Japan’s NEC Adjusted Its Silicon...
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.
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July 24, 2024
Chekable Debuts Generative AI Platform for...
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 […]
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July 18, 2024
“Startup, Pitch, Invest, Network by Elev...
On June 28, 2024, NEC X ignited Silicon Valley with its “Startup, Pitch, Invest, Network by Elev X!” event. Drawing over 200 registrations, this extraordinary gathering brought together a dynamic group of nearly 80 early-stage entrepreneurs and investors for an unforgettable evening of pitching, networking, and invaluable insights. Here are just a few highlights from […]
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July 15, 2024
NEC X: Pioneering AgTech Innovation with...
NEC X, a Silicon Valley-based innovation accelerator and venture studio, is revolutionizing AgTech innovation through its Elev X! programs. Backed by NEC Corporation’s extensive IT and networking expertise, NEC X offers two main programs: Elev X! Ignite and Elev X! Boost. These initiatives aim to transform visionary ideas into successful commercial ventures by providing startups […]
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