Investment readiness starts here

Does every business really need funding? Sawa Nakagawa, Executive Director at AlphaMundi Foundation, challenges one of the biggest assumptions in entrepreneurship: that raising capital is the first step to growth. Discover why strong business fundamentals, product-market fit, resilient systems, and strategic partnerships often matter more than external funding. The conversation also explores how investors create value beyond capital through networks, expertise, and long-term support. Whether you're preparing to raise investment or building a sustainable business, these insights will help you make smarter growth decisions.