On March 2, 2023, The Edgeof was founded in Singapore by Taizo Son, a serial entrepreneur and startup investor, and Atsushi Taira, a seasoned startup investor, with an aim to transform the startup ecosystem across Asia by creating a supportive environment for αStartups. αStartups are startups with a vision to improve our world with advanced technology and global scalability in critical domains to solve fundamental problems and make positive social changes. The Edgeof aims to discover, support and invest in such αStartups and build a thriving ecosystem by connecting like-minded investors, researchers, advisors and partners around them.