Connecting the World Through Web3.0: An Interview with Shota Iwasaki, Founder of Japan-Based Accelerator Pacific Meta

2025/03/28 11:44 (Updated 2025/06/03 11:50)
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Web3.0で世界をつなぐ日本発アクセラレーター PacificMeta 岩崎翔太インタビュー

Pacific Meta's Strengths

Could you once again explain what Pacific Meta does?

Shota Iwasaki (hereinafter, Iwasaki): Pacific Meta is a Japan-based accelerator specializing in the Web3.0 space. We provide end-to-end support, from business planning and development assistance for new ventures to marketing and listing support during the product growth phase.

In November 2024, we established Pacific Meta Ventures to strengthen our investment capabilities.

In the world of Web3.0, we believe there is a growing culture where startups use tokens—similar to stock options—as a means to collectively grow their businesses with their teams and communities. Unlike traditional venture capital, Web3.0 offers a structure in which the rise in token value allows companies and stakeholders to share in the benefits. At Pacific Meta, we also take real risks by investing in promising projects and advancing the business together as one team.

What would you say are Pacific Meta’s strengths?

Iwasaki: We have two main strengths. First, our globally diverse team. Our founding members, along with talents from the U.S., China, South Korea, Vietnam, Nepal, and other countries, bring a variety of backgrounds. This enables us to stay on top of international trends in the Web3.0 space. Since the Web3.0 market is inherently global, building an environment with global accessibility is essential.

Second, we take a principled, long-term approach. While many projects in the Web3.0 industry pursue short-term gains, we emphasize sustainable business growth. From the early stages of our projects, we implement proper auditing practices and adhere to solid accounting standards to ensure trust and transparency. This commitment has earned us strong recognition from both clients and partner companies.

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