Japanese Govt to fund start-up CEOs
The Japanese government plans to start a system this fiscal year under which it will provide living costs of 6.5 million yen ($64,000) per year, for up to two years, for people who quit their companies and start a new business.
NZVIF’s $5.4M seed fund investment too early to predict returns
The government-backed New Zealand Venture Investment Fund says it’s still too early to judge the performance of the Seed Co-Investment Fund, which backs early-stage firms alongside angel investors.