On Tuesday, June 2, 2026, we hosted "Angel Scramble," a matchmaking event connecting startup founders with angel investors, held in Shibuya, Tokyo.

(Co-hosted by Z Venture Capital, East Ventures, Skyland Ventures, and AWS)

The event featured 1-on-1 sessions of 15 minutes each, running for a total of 90 minutes, giving founders the opportunity to seek fundraising advice and mentorship directly from angel investors. A total of 25 startup founders joined alongside numerous angel investors, filling the venue with an energy and excitement that was palpable throughout.

Angel Investors

Shinsuke Usami — CEO, Supporters Holdings

Takuya Okada — Former President & CEO, Enersans Holdings

Yusuke Sato — President & CEO, STORES

Hidetoshi Takano — Representative Director, Key Players Co., Ltd.

Masahiro Nanki — Representative Director, High Link

Ryota Hayashi — Founder & CEO, Finatext Holdings

Anna Nakajima — President & CEO, coly

Mizuki Nakajima — Co-President & COO, coly

Akinori Harada（Coalis General Partner）

Participating VCs

Yoshihiko Kinoshita — Skyland Ventures

Takeshi Kaneko — East Ventures

Chihiro Kameoka — Z Venture Capital

Kosuke Uchida — Z Venture Capital


Event Highlights

1-on-1 Matching Sessions

Following the 90-minute 1-on-1 sessions, we hosted a networking reception bringing together angel investors, founders, and the co-hosting VCs. With drinks and light bites in hand, conversations flourished across the room — including with those there hadn't been time to meet during the sessions — and the atmosphere grew warmer and more connected as the evening went on. More than just a networking event, the reception felt like a moment where new energy was being breathed into the startup ecosystem.

【Networking Reception】

We remain committed to creating spaces through Angel Scramble where founders and investors can meet directly and new ventures can take shape.

We are planning to hold the next edition later this year, and we look forward to welcoming even more participants. See you there!