TGVP Joins Counter Club Japan

TGVP Joins Counter Club Japan

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TGVP, the U.S.-based corporate venture capital arm of TOPPAN, Inc., today announced that it has joined Counter Club Japan (CCJ), a community for corporate venture capital (CVC) and new business leaders operated by Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm Counterpart Ventures.

CCJ is the Japan chapter of the global “Counter Club” network, which connects more than 750 CVCs and over 1,700 capitalists worldwide. The platform enables practitioners to share hands-on knowledge and accelerate collaboration in venture investment and business creation.

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Background

As competition in the global venture capital ecosystem intensifies, the ability for corporations to deliver strategic value to startups is becoming increasingly critical. CVCs are evolving beyond investment vehicles into core engines for business creation and strategic collaboration.

However, practical knowledge—such as how to structure organizations, align with management, and execute partnerships with startups—remains highly fragmented and experience-driven. Communities like CCJ provide a rare platform for practitioners to exchange real-world insights.

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TGVP’s Participation

TGVP joins CCJ with the intention of actively contributing its experience in global venture investment and ecosystem building. Through engagement with the community, TGVP will deepen collaboration with CVC leaders and new business practitioners, while sharing practical insights on strategic value creation, startup collaboration, and global expansion.
TGVP also aims to contribute to shaping discussions that strengthen the competitiveness of Japanese companies in the global innovation landscape.

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Appointment of Yuhei Yano, CEO of TGVP, as Ambassador

Yuhei Yano, President & CEO of TGVP, has been appointed as a Community Ambassador of Counter Club Japan.

“Amid intensifying competition in the global VC industry, the role of CVCs in delivering differentiated strategic value to startups has never been more significant. I look forward to contributing the knowledge and network we have built at TGVP to this community, and to supporting the continued growth of globally competitive Japanese CVCs and the broader innovation ecosystem.”

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About TGVP

TGVP is the U.S. Corporate Venture Capital arm of TOPPAN, Inc. Founded in 2022 and based in San Mateo, California, TGVP focuses on venture capital investments in U.S. startup companies in Sustainability and Digital Transformation. For more information, please visit www.tgvp.vc

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About Counterpart Ventures

Counterpart Ventures is an independent venture capital firm based in San Francisco, founded by former CVC professionals. The firm invests in U.S.-based startups across AI, digital transformation (DX), and deep tech, while providing hands-on support. Through its global CVC community, “Counter Club,” it also contributes to the advancement of the CVC industry and fosters collaboration between corporations and startups. For more information, please visit www.counterpart.vc

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About Counter Club Japan

Counter Club Japan is a community for CVC and new business professionals operated by Counterpart Ventures. It serves as a local hub of the global Counter Club network, providing a platform for practitioners to exchange insights on venture investment, business co-creation, and global expansion.