For Investors
Japan's science expertise has been difficult to access for decades. Finally, Merito makes it easy to discover and fund Japan's breakthrough intellectual property.
Why Join?
Unlike traditional funding models, Merito provides a direct connection between innovators and investors. By eliminating inefficiencies and using a structured deal-making framework, we streamline the investment process in deeptech sectors. We adopt a multi-channel approach to this process, including:
Get access to breakthrough, unique science research in Japan.
Influence research direction of high-potential deeptech projects that you or your firm could eventually acquire.
Leverage a structured and secure investment process.
How It Works
Merito's process
On Merito, contributors have two ways to buy tokens to fund research: via the pre-sale and on the open market.
1
Project Discovery
Finally, individuals and companies can have a clear view of Japanese elite university breakthrough research projects.
2
Two Buying Channels
Once research projects are turned into deals on Merito, buyers have two routes to access tokens. One, via pre-sale tokens are usually sold at a discount and have a one-year lock-up period. After one year, holders can trade them freely. Two, open market tokens can be bought and traded on a decentralized token exchange such as Uniswap. Tokens' value will fluctuate based on demand as well as the project’s research results.
3
Direct Engagement with Researchers
Via Telegram, token holders can interact with researchers and ask questions on research. Token holders have access to relevant data and IP arising from the development of the project. Token holders may assist the project in accessing new resources, including lab talent and pharma partners.
4
Project Exit
Once the research has progressed to another stage (such as human clinical trials or
a high enough tech readiness level), IP token holders vote on the Merito platform to decide
how to distribute the licensing revenue in a legally compliant manner.
Merito connects Asia-based deep tech innovators to global capital
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