# Event Details - **Event Name**: Pre-Seed Startup Fundraising in Japan, Featuring Japan Angels, and more - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 04 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed, 04 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: Learn the ins and outs of fundraising from the experienced AngelsAbout this EventAre you a founder preparing to raise your pre-seed round in Japan?This event offers a practical, data-informed look at how early-stage fundraising actually works in the Japanese startup ecosystem. As Japan continues to grow as a major venture market in Asia, pre-seed funding remains highly relationship-driven and selective. Founders often underestimate how investors evaluate teams, traction, and risk at the first-check stage and how different expectations can be compared to other global markets.In this session, experienced early-stage investors and ecosystem leaders will share how Japanese VCs and angels think at the pre-seed stage, what they look for before metrics, how founders should approach equity and fundraising structure, and what common mistakes slow or block early funding rounds.You’ll hear about what works and what doesn’t when seeking VC funding in Japan, the common traps to avoid, and how to identify investors suited to your startup’s pre-seed stage and sector.Learn expert tips, big pitfalls to avoid, what investors are looking for, how equity works, and more. After the Q&A session, you'll have the chance to network with other founders and investors.Venue: Tokyo Innovation Base, 3-8-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005Date & Time: March 4th 2026 from 6 PM JSTAgenda:-Welcome & FI Introduction-Speakers Introduction-Panel Discussion-Q&A SessionFeatured Speaker:Colin Magne - Founder at Japan AngelsEvan Burkosky - Founder at kimaru.aiKoki Tanaka - VC at Incubate FundTBDModerator:- Erdinc Ekinci - Founder, Investment Lead of Co-capital.vc, Co-Founder, CEO of Openfor.co, Managing Director of Founder Institute Japan/Korea/TaiwanWho Should Attend?- Pre-seed and soon-to-raise startup founders building in Japan- First-time founders seeking clarity on early-stage fundraising- Founders planning to raise capital from Japan-based investors- Angel investors and early-stage venture capitalists- Accelerators, incubators, and startup ecosystem operatorsWhat You Will Learn:- How pre-seed fundraising actually works in Japan, beyond theory and pitch decks- What Japanese angels and early-stage VCs look for at the first check stage- Typical pre-seed round structures, timelines, and investor expectations- How to approach equity, valuation, and ownership at the pre-seed stage- Common fundraising mistakes founders make in Japan and how to avoid them- How to identify and engage the right investors for your stage and sectorAbout Ecosystem Organization:- Founder Institute: Founder Institute is an equity warrant-based non-funding accelerator that supports determined founders who already have some scalable ideas and are committed to entrepreneurship. At this stage, founders validate their ideas, build a strong founder mindset, and learn through structured programs, mentorship, and accountability. Founder Institute helps turn raw ideas into real startup foundations.- Founder Capital: Founder Capital is a venture capital firm focused on investing in FI’s best-performing pre-seed full-time founders who have already demonstrated traction. This layer supports founders who are building full-time, executing consistently, and showing early signs of market validation. It provides capital, strategic guidance, and long-term partnership to help founders scale with confidence.- Openfor.co: It is an entrepreneurial talent development company and non-equity venture/ecosystem builder supporting individuals and organizations starting from individual-level; detects high-potential people with our proprietary system, developing and featuring personal stories to launching a digitally productized personal brands, content creation and visibility with our 700K audience reach, to turning it into a business, and monetization to all the way up to launching a company. All-in-one platform with a marketplace, education, back-office support, content creation, and global reach, combining early visibility with hands-on operational support. Meanwhile, as an ecosystem builder, we work with more later-stage startups, larger enterprises, and governments, building and operating complex multinational 7-8 figure programs. It all boils down to this: we are on a mission to make the venture ecosystem accessible, making the world a more entrepreneurial place. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chiyoda-city/pre-seed-startup-fundraising-in-japan-featuring-japan-angels-and-more/100001982752224277 - **Event Categories**: Business, Entertainment, performances - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chiyoda City - **state**: TY - **country**: Japan - **location**: Tokyo Innovation Base (TIB) - **lat**: 35.67577259999999 - **long**: 139.7651281 - **full address**: Tokyo Innovation Base (TIB), 3-chōme-8-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Japan ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Pre-Seed Startup Fundraising in Japan, Featuring Japan Angels, and more - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/e11a45ae548f87f3cbbe17f13557673036fe741663831358449173f18c1769d5-rimg-w1200-h627-dc0f1e2d-gmir.jpg?v=1772339160 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Pre-Seed Startup Fundraising in Japan, Featuring Japan Angels, and more being held? - **A:** Pre-Seed Startup Fundraising in Japan, Featuring Japan Angels, and more takes place on Wed, 04 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 04 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Tokyo Innovation Base (TIB), 3-chōme-8-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Japan. - **Q**: Who is organizing Pre-Seed Startup Fundraising in Japan, Featuring Japan Angels, and more? - **A:** Pre-Seed Startup Fundraising in Japan, Featuring Japan Angels, and more is organized by Founder Institute Korea. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Pre-Seed Startup Fundraising in Japan, Featuring Japan Angels, and more is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chiyoda City, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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