Cookpy, Hustar, Sutelura and Wilico have graduated from the YJ Capital and East Ventures-run accelerator’s sixth and seventh cohorts.
Code Republic, the Japan-based accelerator formed by internet company Yahoo Japan’s investment arm, YJ Capital, and venture capital firm East Ventures, has held a demo day for two batches.
Formed in 2016, Code Republic operates a four-month programme that helps entrepreneurs identify product-market fit for their innovative projects and eventually raise series A funding. It provides an initial ¥7m ($66,000) per company and hosts weekly pitch events for proof-of-concept trials with mentors and venture capitalists.
The accelerator’s sixth and seventh…
