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Waypoint Venture Partners Publishes Comprehensive Report on Hiroshima Firms

Waypoint Venture Partners, a venture capital firm based in Setagaya, Tokyo, recently released a detailed report focusing on 17 companies headquartered in Hiroshima that are actively engaged in new business initiatives. This report titled Survey on External Collaboration for New Business Development and Enhancement of Existing Businesses (2024 Edition) was made public on August 28, 2025.

Background of the Survey

The objective of this survey is to provide insights into the current state, background, and strategies employed by companies in Hiroshima regarding both new business development and strengthening existing businesses. Additionally, the report delves into the nature and extent of external collaborations, including interactions with startups, investment situations, and more. The survey was conducted from June 1 to June 30, 2025, and was focused on firms that are pursuing new business initiatives within the region.

Key Findings

The report lays out various essential findings:
1. Distribution of Respondent Companies
2. Initiatives in New Business Development
3. Strategies for Enhancing Existing Businesses
4. External Collaborations in New Business Development and Existing Business Strengthening
5. Collaborations with Startups
The full report can be downloaded for free at Waypoint Venture Partners.

Survey Details

Target Companies: Firms based in Hiroshima focusing on new business initiatives.
Survey Period: 2024, from January to December.
Response Rate: The survey attracted participation from 17 companies.

The findings from this research revealed that over 90% of the companies pursuing new business initiatives identified the shrinking existing market as a significant motivator. Concurrently, enhancing the quality of offerings in existing businesses was also a major focus area for over 90% of the firms surveyed.

Collaborations and Investments

Almost 60% of the participating companies reported having engaged in external collaborations. This included partnerships with startups aimed at complementing missing pieces in their business strategies. Furthermore, nearly 50% of the respondent companies had previous experience investing in startup businesses.

This research not only reflects the current landscape of business initiatives in Hiroshima but also offers useful benchmarks for those in similar sectors.

Future Directions

Waypoint Venture Partners intends to continue investing in startups and entrepreneurs, particularly those at the early stages, focusing on the metropolitan areas as well as the Chugoku and Shikoku regions. As the venture capital world increasingly embraces the idea of open innovation, investment in collaborative ventures is viewed as a vital pathway to enhancing service accessibility and diversity in choices for consumers—an ultimate goal of establishing a prosperous society.

Company Profile

Name: Waypoint Venture Partners Inc.
Established: March 2023
CEO: Takuji Hirata, Founding Partner
Location: 4-8-7 Setagaya, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, 301 WORK LABEL Setagaya
Website: Waypoint Venture Partners
By continuing to place emphasis on investments that empower startups, Waypoint Venture Partners reaffirms its commitment to maximizing choices for society and ensuring that individuals never have to settle when making selections.