{"id":47708,"date":"2025-09-16T03:46:46","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T03:46:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=47708"},"modified":"2025-09-16T03:46:46","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T03:46:46","slug":"saison-capital-launches-blockchain-fund-to-connect-us-startups-with-asia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=47708","title":{"rendered":"Saison Capital Launches Blockchain Fund to Connect US Startups With Asia"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Japanese financial firm Credit Saison has launched a new fund called Onigiri Capital, aimed at backing early-stage blockchain startups. The focus is on helping US companies expand into key Asian markets by giving them access to capital, infrastructure, and regulatory guidance. The idea is to use Credit Saison\u2019s deep local knowledge to make cross-border growth smoother and more realistic for crypto founders.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Building Toward a $50 Million Fund<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">So far, the fund has raised $35 million, intending to hit<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0$50 million. Backing has come from Credit Saison and other strategic investors. The fund will invest in early-stage startups that are building foundational tools for finance. That includes platforms for tokenization, new types of payment systems, and other tools built on blockchain that can work across traditional and digital finance.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Saison Capital, the venture capital arm of Japan&#8217;s Credit Saison Co., Ltd., has announced the establishment of a blockchain-focused investment fund named Onigiri Capital. The fund aims for an initial target size of $50 million and has already secured commitments totaling $35\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/SjZzNdDnfF\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/SjZzNdDnfF<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Norbert Gehrke (@norbertgehrke) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/norbertgehrke\/status\/1967743297402835435?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">September 16, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Targeting Key Parts of the Market<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The fund is looking to support projects that deal with real-world<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0assets, digital payments, and decentralized financial tools. These are areas where startups often struggle with scaling and regulation. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">By <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">helping with both<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> funding and regional <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">know-how<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, Onigiri Capital <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">wants<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> to give these companies a path into countries like Japan, Singapore, and Indonesia without having to figure everything out on their own.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>DISCOVER: <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/high-risk-high-reward-crypto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">9+ Best High-Risk, High-Reward Crypto to Buy in September2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Helping US Founders Move East<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A key goal is to help US-based startups set up in Asia. Many American crypto firms have good products <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">but<\/span> <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">get stuck when trying<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> to expand into new regions. Onigiri will provide support through banking partners, legal frameworks, and operational advice. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The aim is to <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">remove some of<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> the friction <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">that comes<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> with entering highly regulated or unfamiliar markets.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cpp-crypto-chart cpp-crypto-chart-99btc cpp-crypto-chart-btc\" data-coin-symbol=\"btc\" data-price-usd=\"BTC Price (USD)\" data-main-color=\"#4caf05\" data-watermark-image=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/99bitcoins-logo.png\" data-chart-style=\"99btc\">\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-top-section\">\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-info-section\">\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cimg.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/26205235\/btc.svg\" alt=\"btc logo\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-coin-details\">\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-labels-row\">\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-coin-name\">bitcoin<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-price-info\">Price<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-market-cap\">Market Cap<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-values-row\">\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-coin-symbol\">BTC<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-price\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-market-cap-value\">$2.30T<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-selectors cpp-chart-selectors-99btc\"><span class=\"cpp-chart-selector\" data-period=\"24h\">24h<\/span><span class=\"cpp-chart-selector\" data-period=\"7d\">7d<\/span><span class=\"cpp-chart-selector\" data-period=\"all_time\">1y<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><canvas id=\"cpp-chart-68c8dc1776ca3\" class=\"cpp-chart-container cpp-chart-container-99btc\"><\/canvas><\/div>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The People Behind the Fund<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Qin En Looi, a partner at Saison Capital, is helping lead the new fund. She says the team <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">is focused<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> on finding builders who want to solve real problems, not just chase hype. Hans de Back, another managing partner, says the team is paying close attention to legal structures and compliance so that the companies they back can scale without getting tripped up.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Timing Matters<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This new fund comes at a time when the crypto funding landscape has slowed down. In 2022, capital flowed freely into blockchain startups, but the past year has seen a pullback. Investors are being more cautious and want to see real value. That environment makes a fund like this even more <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">important<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0because it brings more than just money to the table.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>DISCOVER: <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/next-1000x-crypto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Next 1000X Crypto: 10+ Crypto Tokens That Can Hit 1000x in 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Regulatory Issues Still Loom<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Expanding across borders isn\u2019t easy. Every country has different laws, especially when it comes to digital assets, stablecoins, or financial services. Startups will still need to navigate licensing, audits, and compliance. The difference here is that they\u2019ll have a partner who has already worked with those systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Why This Fund Could Be a Big Deal<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Credit Saison isn\u2019t just throwing money around. They\u2019re offering startups access to a network that understands both legacy finance and new tech. If the fund delivers on its promise, it could help shape how US crypto companies operate in Asia and may influence how digital finance evolves in the region.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What Comes Next<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The success of the fund will depend on how carefully it picks its investments and how much real help it can offer those companies. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If it works,<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Onigiri Capital could become a template for how traditional finance supports innovation without getting in the way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">DISCOVER:\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/next-crypto-to-explode\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/discord.gg\/B7Uk6agkqj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways\">\n<h2 class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__title\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list\">\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        Credit Saison has launched Onigiri Capital, a fund designed to help US blockchain startups expand into Asia with financial and regulatory support.    <\/li>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        The fund has raised $35 million so far toward a $50 million target, with investments focused on tokenization, payments, and financial infrastructure.    <\/li>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        Onigiri Capital will back projects working on real-world assets, decentralized finance, and digital payment solutions.    <\/li>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        The fund\u2019s leadership, including Qin En Looi and Hans de Back, is stressing compliance and legal frameworks to make scaling smoother for startups.    <\/li>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        This move comes during a cautious investment climate, positioning Credit Saison as a key bridge between traditional finance and blockchain innovation in Asia.    <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/bitcoin-btc\/saison-capital-launches-onigiri-fund-for-us-blockchain-startups\/\">Saison Capital Launches Blockchain Fund to Connect US Startups With Asia<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/\">99Bitcoins<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Japanese financial firm Credit Saison has launched a new fund called Onigiri Capital, aimed at backing early-stage blockchain startups. The focus is on helping US companies expand into key Asian markets by giving them access to capital, infrastructure, and regulatory guidance. 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