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<Upper-Intermediate> Lesson No.17

Growth Capital Financing Assessment for Overseas Startup Companies / 海外スタートアップ企業への成長資金融資審査

0.Greetings & Ice-break (2min.)|挨拶と導入

 

0-1 Greetings

Let’s practice a short small talk that you can use to greet a business partner and start building a good relationship.

講師との挨拶を兼ねて、ビジネスパートナーと信頼関係を築くための短いスモールトークを練習してみましょう。

[Tips / 会話のヒント]

・Can you hear me clearly? 

 私の声はクリアに聞こえますか?
・How's your day going so far?

 今日はどんな一日でしたか?
・Talk about one small topic (Work, Weather, News, Hometown, Sports event, etc.)

 軽い話題について話しましょう(仕事、天気、ニュース、地元、スポーツイベントなど)

0-2 Introduction​

In today’s lesson, we’ll learn about the following situation. Have you ever experienced something similar?

本日のレッスンでは以下のようなシチュエーションについて学びます。同様のシチュエーションを経験したことがありますか?​

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- If you have experience, please tell us what it was like, what was difficult, or what you learned.

   経験があれば、どんな内容だったか、難しかったことや学んだことなどを教えて下さい。 

- If you don’t have experience, try to imagine yourself handling that situation in English.

  What do you think would be challenging?

  経験がなければ、英語でその状況に対応しているところを想像してみましょう。どんなことが難しそうですか?

Situation / シチュエーション

Fast-growing overseas tech startups seek funding, requiring English analysis of growth potential, technology, and market prospects beyond traditional financial metrics.
急成長する海外テクノロジースタートアップの資金調達相談で、従来指標を超えた企業評価を英語で分析し融資判断を行う場面です。

1. Read (2 min)|型を学ぶ
Let's read the following key sentences aloud!
下記の文章や単語を順番に音読しましょう!

1-1 Basic phrases
1.Let me elaborate on...(...について詳しく説明させてください)
2.We'll evaluate your technology and...(貴社の技術力と...を評価します)
3.We'll calculate your projected revenue based on...(...に基づいて予測収益を算出します)
4.We utilize alternative assessment methods for...(...向けに代替的な評価手法を活用しています)
5.We also consider your strategic partnerships and...(戦略的パートナーシップと...も考慮します)
6.If you can demonstrate consistent revenue growth...(安定した収益成長を示していただければ...)
7.I'll coordinate with our innovation finance team to...(...するため当行のイノベーション金融チームと調整いたします)

1-2 Essential words
1.assess(評価する)
2.elaborate(詳しく説明する)
3.calculate(算出する)
4.demonstrate(示す)
5.utilize(活用する)
6.considerable(かなりの)
7.appreciate(もっともだと思う)
8.reduce(引き下げる)
9.coordinate(調整する)
10.expedite(迅速化する)
2. Try  (3 min)|ロールプレイ練習

Let’s practice the role-play.

ロールプレイの練習をしましょう!

Situation / シチュエーション(Reference again)

Fast-growing overseas tech startups seek funding, requiring English analysis of growth potential, technology, and market prospects beyond traditional financial metrics.
急成長する海外テクノロジースタートアップの資金調達相談で、従来指標を超えた企業評価を英語で分析し融資判断を行う場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Startup CEO】:
Thank you for meeting with us today. We're seeking 5000000 USD in funding to accelerate our expansion into the Asian market. Can you assess our growth potential?
(本日はお時間をいただきありがとうございます。アジア市場への拡大を加速させるため、5000000米ドルの資金調達を希望しています。当社の成長可能性を評価していただけますか?)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Credit Analyst】:
Certainly. Let me elaborate on our assessment approach. First, we'll evaluate your technology and market position. Second, we'll calculate your projected revenue based on current growth trends. Third, we'll identify potential risks in your business model.
(承知しました。当行の評価アプローチについて詳しく説明させてください。第一に、貴社の技術力と市場での地位を評価します。第二に、現在の成長トレンドに基づいて予測収益を算出します。第三に、ビジネスモデルにおける潜在的なリスクを特定します。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Startup CEO】:
I understand the process. However, our revenue history is only 2 years. Traditional financial metrics may not fully demonstrate our innovation capability. How will you handle this?
(プロセスは理解しました。しかし、当社の収益実績はわずか2年です。従来の財務指標では、当社のイノベーション能力を十分に示せないかもしれません。この点をどう扱われますか?)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Credit Analyst】:
That's a valid concern. We utilize alternative assessment methods for technology startups. We'll evaluate your intellectual property portfolio, your engineering team's capability, and your customer acquisition momentum. We also consider your strategic partnerships and market differentiation factors.
(それはもっともな懸念です。当行はテクノロジースタートアップ向けに代替的な評価手法を活用しています。貴社の知的財産ポートフォリオ、エンジニアリングチームの能力、顧客獲得の勢いを評価します。また、戦略的パートナーシップと市場での差別化要因も考慮します。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Startup CEO】:
That sounds promising. But I'm concerned about the interest rate. Given our limited credit history, will the rate be considerably higher than established companies?
(それは有望に聞こえます。しかし金利が心配です。当社の限られた信用履歴を考えると、既存企業よりもかなり高い金利になるのでしょうか?)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Credit Analyst】:
I appreciate your concern. The rate will reflect the risk level, but we aim to remain competitive. If you can demonstrate consistent revenue growth over the next 6 months and secure one additional strategic investor, we can reduce the rate by approximately 15 percent. This approach balances risk mitigation with supporting innovation.
(ご懸念はもっともです。金利はリスク水準を反映しますが、競争力のある水準を目指します。今後6か月間で安定した収益成長を示し、戦略的投資家を1社追加で確保していただければ、金利を約15パーセント引き下げることができます。このアプローチはリスク軽減とイノベーション支援のバランスを取るものです。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Startup CEO】:
Those conditions seem reasonable. When can we proceed with the formal application?
(その条件は妥当に思えます。正式な申請手続きはいつ進められますか?)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Credit Analyst】:
We can submit the preliminary proposal to our credit committee next week. I'll coordinate with our innovation finance team to expedite the review process. You should receive our initial feedback within 10 business days.
(来週、信用委員会に予備提案を提出できます。審査プロセスを迅速化するため、当行のイノベーション金融チームと調整いたします。10営業日以内に初期フィードバックをお受け取りいただけるはずです。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Startup CEO】:
Excellent. I'm encouraged by your flexible approach to evaluating emerging technology companies. Thank you for understanding our unique situation.
(素晴らしい。新興テクノロジー企業を評価する柔軟なアプローチに勇気づけられます。当社の独自の状況をご理解いただきありがとうございます。)
3. Use  (4 min)|ロールプレイ & 実践(空欄補完)

Let's perform the role-play and fill in the blanks by translating the Japanese into English!
空欄の日本語を英語に訳しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!

Situation / シチュエーション(Reference again)

Fast-growing overseas tech startups seek funding, requiring English analysis of growth potential, technology, and market prospects beyond traditional financial metrics.
急成長する海外テクノロジースタートアップの資金調達相談で、従来指標を超えた企業評価を英語で分析し融資判断を行う場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Startup CEO】:
Thank you for meeting with us today. We're seeking 5000000 USD in funding to accelerate our expansion into the Asian market. Can you assess our growth potential?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Credit Analyst】:
Certainly. Let me [詳しく説明する] on our assessment approach. First, we'll [評価する] your technology and market position. Second, we'll [算出する] your projected revenue based on current growth trends. Third, we'll identify potential risks in your business model.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Startup CEO】:
I understand the process. However, our revenue history is only 2 years. Traditional financial metrics may not fully demonstrate our innovation capability. How will you handle this?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Credit Analyst】:
That's a valid concern. We [活用する] alternative assessment methods for technology startups. We'll evaluate your intellectual property portfolio, your engineering team's capability, and your customer acquisition momentum. We also consider your strategic partnerships and market differentiation factors.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Startup CEO】:
That sounds promising. But I'm concerned about the interest rate. Given our limited credit history, will the rate be considerably higher than established companies?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Credit Analyst】:
I [もっともだと思う] your concern. The rate will reflect the risk level, but we aim to remain competitive. If you can [示す] consistent revenue growth over the next 6 months and secure one additional strategic investor, we can [引き下げる] the rate by approximately 15 percent. This approach balances risk mitigation with supporting innovation.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Startup CEO】:
Those conditions seem reasonable. When can we proceed with the formal application?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Credit Analyst】:
We can submit the preliminary proposal to our credit committee next week. I'll [調整する] with our innovation finance team to [迅速化する] the review process. You should receive our initial feedback within 10 business days.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Startup CEO】:
Excellent. I'm encouraged by your flexible approach to evaluating emerging technology companies. Thank you for understanding our unique situation.
4. Challenge (7 min)|応用実践

Let's perform the role-play and fill in the blanks by translating the Japanese into English!
空欄の日本語を英語に訳しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!

*Let's practice this part repeatedly until we can speak it smoothly.

  このパートはスムーズにスピーキングできるようになるまで繰り返し練習しましょう。

Situation / シチュエーション(Reference again)

Fast-growing overseas tech startups seek funding, requiring English analysis of growth potential, technology, and market prospects beyond traditional financial metrics.
急成長する海外テクノロジースタートアップの資金調達相談で、従来指標を超えた企業評価を英語で分析し融資判断を行う場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Startup CEO】:
Thank you for meeting with us today. We're seeking 5000000 USD in funding to accelerate our expansion into the Asian market. Can you assess our growth potential?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Credit Analyst】:
Certainly. [当行の評価アプローチについて詳しく説明させてください。] [第一に、貴社の技術力と市場での地位を評価します。] [第二に、現在の成長トレンドに基づいて予測収益を算出します。] Third, we'll identify potential risks in your business model.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Startup CEO】:
I understand the process. However, our revenue history is only 2 years. Traditional financial metrics may not fully demonstrate our innovation capability. How will you handle this?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Credit Analyst】:
That's a valid concern. [当行はテクノロジースタートアップ向けに代替的な評価手法を活用しています。] We'll evaluate your intellectual property portfolio, your engineering team's capability, and your customer acquisition momentum. We also consider your strategic partnerships and market differentiation factors.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Startup CEO】:
That sounds promising. But I'm concerned about the interest rate. Given our limited credit history, will the rate be considerably higher than established companies?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Credit Analyst】:
I appreciate your concern. The rate will reflect the risk level, but we aim to remain competitive. If you can demonstrate consistent revenue growth over the next 6 months and secure one additional strategic investor, we can reduce the rate by approximately 15 percent. This approach balances risk mitigation with supporting innovation.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Startup CEO】:
Those conditions seem reasonable. When can we proceed with the formal application?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Credit Analyst】:
We can submit the preliminary proposal to our credit committee next week. I'll coordinate with our innovation finance team to expedite the review process. You should receive our initial feedback within 10 business days.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Startup CEO】:
Excellent. I'm encouraged by your flexible approach to evaluating emerging technology companies. Thank you for understanding our unique situation.
\ If you have some extra capacity, give it a try(余力があればやってみましょう)/
5. Real-world application (5 min)|実務応用

Let's speak freely with the phrases and flow we learned today. If you can, imagine your real job—it makes practice more effective.
本日学習した単語やフレーズ、会話の流れを思い出しながら、自由に話してみましょう。可能であれば、自身の実務を想像しながら話すと効果的です。​

Situation / シチュエーション
A technology startup is requesting funding for market expansion.
You need to explain the bank's assessment approach for innovative companies.
テクノロジースタートアップが市場拡大のための資金調達を依頼しています。
革新的企業に対する銀行の評価アプローチを説明する必要があります。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Startup CEO】:
We need funding to expand our business, but we have limited financial history. Can you explain how your bank evaluates companies like ours?
(事業拡大のための資金が必要ですが、財務実績が限られています。貴行が当社のような企業をどう評価するか説明していただけますか?)

🧑‍🎓【Student / Your Role】:
(Free Speaking based on today's lesson)

Hints / ヒント
1. Elaborate on the assessment approach
2. Describe alternative evaluation methods
3. Calculate projected revenue based on trends
4. Coordinate with specialized teams
​※This is not a role-play. Please speak until you finish your thoughts.
 このパートはロールプレイ形式ではありません。最後まで通して話してみましょう。
6.  Wrap-up (2 min) |レッスンの振り返り

Let's review today's lesson with your teacher!
今日のレッスンについて講師と振り返ってみましょう!

 

6-1 Comments from student

・Good points / 良かったところ・上手くできたところ
・Things to work on / 今後強化したいところ

 

6-2 Feedback from teacher

・Good points / 良かった点
・Things to work on / 今後の強化ポイント
・What to review / 復習ポイント

 

*6-3 Questions from student (if any)

Japanese translation(日本語訳)

1. Read (2min)(型を学ぶ)|基本フレーズ

2. Try  (4min)(ロールプレイ練習)|型を使った練習
Let’s practice the role-play.
ロールプレイの練習をしましょう!

3. Use  (7min)|応用
Let’s perform the role-play and filling in the missing English!
英語を補完しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!

4. Challenge (7min)|実践
Let’s perform the role-play and filling in the missing English!
英語を補完しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!

5. Wrap-up (3min) – レッスンの振り返り

"Let’s review today’s lesson with your teacher!”

「今日のレッスンについて講師と振り返ってみましょう!」

5-1.  Comments from Student

  - Good points / 良かったところ・上手くできたところ

  - Things to work on / 今後強化したいところ

5-2.  Feedback from Teacher

  - Good points / 良かった点

  - Things to work on / 今後の強化ポイント

  - What to review / 復習ポイント

5-3. Question from Students (If any)

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