
Overseas startup research
Covalent specializes in extensively identifying startups around the world.
We are also good at correctly identifying KSFs (critical success factors) and features of overseas startups.
We have a track record of successful technology and business development for our customers and partnerships with overseas startups by utilizing our information network that can identify startups from all over the world and our know-how in analyzing the future vision and competitiveness of each company.
If you want to understand the details of the service such as the output image, please request detailed materials from the following.
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I want to know about various startups in related fields in order to expand my business model options when considering new businesses, but I don't know how to find them.
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I want to identify startups that can be potential partners for accelerating business and technology development, but I don't know how to find them.
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I want to know about Chinese startups and startups from European countries such as Northern Europe where the startup ecosystem is growing rapidly, but it is difficult to research due to the lack of information and language barriers
Problems when identifying overseas startups
Problems when identifying overseas startups
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I want to evaluate and select startups in order to identify examples that should be used as reference for new business considerations and partner candidates, but I do not know the best way
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I want to know the success factors of promising startups and their business model/technical superiority, but I don't know what to look for
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I want to know the threat level and aim of startups that can bring about disruptive innovation to the industry, but I don't know what to look at and how to analyze them
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Investigation of foreign startups
We will identify overseas startups with products and solutions that match the customer's purpose. Based on the public information survey, we identify overseas startups that correspond to the research theme, compile information on each company, and present promising startup companies through our analysis. In addition, it is also possible to appropriately summarize and present the views obtained from the startup trend survey.
Investigation of foreign startups
We will analyze the strengths of overseas startups with products and solutions that match the customer's purpose in terms of technology and business model. Based on information collected through public information surveys, interviews, and direct visits, we compile detailed information on the businesses and technologies of promising startups, and identify KSFs through our analysis.
APPROACH
approach
Investigation of foreign startups
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survey design
About 2‐3 weeks
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Survey/Summary
About 1.5 months~
(For a survey of approximately 1,000 companies)
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analysis
about 1 month
(When narrowing down to about 50 companies)
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survey design
about 2-3 weeks
Through discussion with the customer, we will understand the theme of interest and set the research target. We will understand the purpose of the survey, specify the items to be surveyed with priority and the items to be analyzed, and clarify the specific image of the deliverables.
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Survey/Summary
about 1.5 months
We identify startups based on public information surveys (Internet, articles, magazines, etc.) and compile information on each company according to the survey items. Through our network, it is possible to search for startups in regions where it is difficult to obtain information in Japan, such as China and Northern Europe, as well as lesser-known but promising early-stage startups.
Output: long list
Detailed information on surveyed startups can be summarized in Excel, making it possible to list survey results and compare companies by survey item.
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analysis
about 1 month
Through analysis by members who are good at startup business analysis, we will present the trends when looking at the survey results and the results of extracting promising companies.
Output:
・Heat map
Organize the distribution of surveyed startups by business and technology area. It is also possible to consider the distribution by region, such as Europe, the United States, and China, and the market trends behind the distribution results.
・Shortlist: List of promising startups
We evaluate each company based on market evaluation, etc., and extract promising startups. Examples of promising startups include companies that have achieved disruptive innovation and companies that have a high reputation in the market. It can be used to determine the priority of information collection in the future.
*The support period will vary depending on the number of surveyed companies identified from the survey theme and the desired output.
Example: When conducting a survey of 1,000 companies and narrowing down promising companies, it takes a total of 2 months.
Investigation of foreign startups
1
survey design
About 2‐3 weeks
2
Survey/Summary
About 2-3 months~
3
analysis
about 1 month