/ About this event
Co-hosted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Deloitte Japan, DG Daiwa Ventures, and J-GIC, in cooperation with the Cabinet Secretariat, Government of Japan.
‐Japan’s $2.1 Trillion Strategic Investment Opportunity: Where Japan’s National and Tokyo Leadership Meet Global VCs and Startups-
This event aims to serve as a bridge between the startup ecosystems of Japan and the US.
The program includes a ministerial address by The Honorable Minoru Kiuchi, the Cabinet Minister responsible for Japan’s Growth Strategy and startup policy, together with special remarks from the Director General of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s Startup Strategy Promotion Headquarters.
This summer, the Japanese government announced a target of mobilizing ¥340 trillion—approximately $2.1 trillion—in combined public and private investment across 17 strategic sectors, including AI, robotics, healthcare, advanced materials, and content.
The national government and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government are working in coordination to expand commitments to venture funds, encourage direct investment in startups, and promote strategic public procurement.
At the same time, Japanese companies have accumulated approximately ¥600 trillion, or $3.8 trillion, in retained earnings. Unlocking this capital means creating more opportunities for Japanese companies to make strategic investments, co-develop new technologies, and pursue M&A.
Representatives from leading Japanese companies across telecommunications, insurance, banking, manufacturing, and energy are also expected to attend. Many of these companies are actively exploring investments and partnerships in Japan’s strategic growth sectors.
For VCs and founders, this creates concrete opportunities to access Japanese capital, major corporate customers, industrial partners, public-sector programs, and world-class technologies.
A bridge creates value when capital, customers, technology, and talent move across it in both directions. That is exactly what we aim to make happen through this event.
Event Theme: Is Japan the Next Strategic Capital Hub? -Opportunities for Global VCs and Startups-
Agenda
3:00–3:10 PM | Opening Remarks Yamato Watanabe Managing Director, DG Daiwa Ventures
3:10–3:15 PM | Ministerial Address: Japan’s Growth and Startup Strategy The Honorable Minoru Kiuchi Minister in Charge of Japan’s Growth Strategy Minister in Charge of Startups Government of Japan
3:15–3:20 PM | Special Remarks: Tokyo’s Global Startup Strategy Kosei Sakuma Director General Startup Strategy Promotion Headquarters Tokyo Metropolitan Government
3:20–3:50 PM | Featured Conversation Speakers will be announced shortly.
3:50–5:00 PM | Pitch Session Supported by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.
5:00–5:30 PM | Panel Session Building the Japan–Global Capital Bridge: What’s Next for Tokyo’s Startup Ecosystem? Speakers will be announced shortly.
5:30–6:30 PM | Networking Connect with policymakers, investors, corporate executives, and founders from Japan and the United States.
Admission is complimentary. Registration is required, and space is limited. Coffee and refreshments will be served.
*Speaker participation format and program details are subject to change.
Co-hosted by Tokyo Metropolitan Government www.metro.tokyo.lg.jp Deloitte Japan www.deloitte.com/jp/ja.html DG Daiwa Ventures dg-daiwa-v.com/en/ Japan to Global Startup Investment Council (J-GIC) j-gic.com In cooperation with Cabinet Secretariat, Government of Japan japan.kantei.go.jp
This event is part of #SFTechWeek—a week of startup events powered by a16z (a16z.com). Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
