Japan’s VC Market: Navigating a New Era of Investment

28/04/2025 31 min
Japan’s VC Market: Navigating a New Era of Investment

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Rewiring fintech infrastructure — operator-led, globally scaledCouchonomics with Arjun is once again beaming in from Japan. This time, we're joined by Logan Allin, Founder & Managing Partner at Fin Capital. Logan’s journey from SoFi Ventures to building Fin Capital is rooted in one big idea — fintech doesn’t need more flashy consumer apps, it needs better infrastructure.We unpack: 💼 Why Fin Capital backs B2B fintech for banks, insurers, and asset managers 🌍 Fin Capital’s expansion into Asia — why now might be the best time to bring your fintech to Tokyo 💸 Why banks are spending billions on outdated IT systems — and the urgent need for smarter, cloud-based solutions 🧩 The challenge of replacing core banking systems without relying on middleware Band-AidsWatch the full episode now — streaming on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts 🎧Subscribe to Arjun's LinkedIn newsletter, Couchonomics Crunch: https://bit.ly/3WI4A6EChapters:00:00 Introduction00:33 Meet Logan Allen of Fin Capital01:08 Logan's Journey: From SoFi Ventures to Fin Capital01:37 Fin Capital's Unique Approach and Strategy04:58 Global Expansion and Market Focus08:21 Challenges and Trends in FinTech09:06 Core Banking Infrastructure Concerns15:12 Japanese Market Insights and Opportunities25:07 VC Industry Evolution and Final Thoughts31:39 ConclusionOur website 👉 https://bit.ly/3jk7UH0Find us on our social media platforms: Arjun's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/arjunvirsingh/ CCN LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/couchonomics-with-arjun-singh/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/couchonomics/ Twitter https://twitter.com/Arjun_Vir_Singh?s=20 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@couchonomics Subscribe to Arjun's LinkedIn newsletter, Couchonomics Crunch: https://bit.ly/3WI4A6E