The story y was confirmed by Transcosmos, in a summary of its investments, which shows it backed 500 Startups in 2011, after news provider Nikkei reported 500 Startups' tie-up with Japanese start-ups in June.
Japanese corporates Transcosmos, Recruit and DeNa as well as venture firm Digital Garage and Movida Japan have reportedly backed US-based venture firm 500 Startups, according to news provider Nikkei.
The story subsequently was confirmed by Transcosmos, in a summary of its investments, which shows it backed 500 Startups in 2011.
