Z Venture Capital will participate in IVS Kyoto, held in Kyoto City from July 2 to July 4, through both session appearances and the hosting/co-hosting of several side events.

We look forward to meeting as many of you as possible on-site at IVS!

【Session Appearance】

Topic: "Venturing into Space: Market Frontlines and Roadmap to Growth"
Date & Time: July 2, 1:00 PM – 1:40 PM
Venue: DEEP TECH STAGE, 1F Miyakomesse
Speakers:
・Moderator: Ryo Fujii (Editor-in-Chief, UchuBiz)
・Ren Uechi (CEO, Solafune)
・Katsumi Tanaka (Executive Director, Iwaya Giken)
・Azusa Muta (COO, Tellus)
・Taku Uchimaru (Principal, Z Venture Capital)

Here are the event details.

【Side Events】

Topic: JAPAN TO GLOBAL MEETUP
Date & Time: July 2, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Venue: Central Kyoto (disclosed upon approval)
Format: A networking event connecting overseas investors with Japan-based startups aiming for global expansion.
Co-hosted by: Z Venture Capital, Asu Capital

Here are the event details.

VC Scramble at the Temple – Back Again This Year!
Date & Time: July 3, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Venue: Butsugen-ji Temple (316 Rokkaku Aburanokoji-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto)
Format: 1-on-1 matching meetings between startups and VCs
Co-hosted by: Skyland Ventures, Z Venture Capital, and more

Here are the event details.

Deep Tech Morning: Reverse Pitch & Breakfast at a Kyoto Townhouse
Date & Time: July 3, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Venue: 23 Hontōrō-chō, Shimogyō-ku, Kyoto
Format: Meetup between pre-launch/early-stage deep tech founders and VCs
Co-hosted by: Incubate Fund, Z Venture Capital, and more

Here are the event details.

Startup M&A Strategies: What Is Roll-up?
Date & Time: July 3, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Venue: 4F, Question Building (390-2 Shimomaruya-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto)
Format: Talk session + networking on startup-led M&A and roll-up strategies
Co-hosted by: Strike, East Ventures, Z Venture Capital

Here are the event details.

Japanese Pop Culture Networking: Global Ambitions in Entertainment
Date & Time: July 3, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Venue: Central Kyoto (disclosed upon approval)
Format: Networking event for startups and investors in Japan’s entertainment sector
Format: Networking event for startups and investors in Japan’s entertainment sector

Here are the event details.