# Event Details - **Event Name**: Startup Fundraising in Japan: How to Raise Money with VC - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 08 Jan, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu, 08 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm - **Event Description**: Learn the ins and outs of fundraisingAbout this EventAre you a founder looking to secure funding for your startup in Japan? This event will provide you with a clear, data-backed roadmap to navigate the Japanese venture capital landscape and successfully raise capital. In 2024 alone, investments into Japanese startups and private equity deals surged to about US $17.9 billion, making up roughly 15.6% of all private equity / VC activity in the Asia-Pacific region — a major upward step for the Japanese market.In this session, leading venture capitalists and funding experts — including representatives from firms such as W-inc, Plug & Play Tecg Center — will unpack how Japanese VCs think: what kinds of ideas and growth potential they look for, and how to structure your pitch, equity plan, and funding strategy to match those expectations. 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 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: Venture Cafe TokyoAgenda:Welcome & FI IntroductionSpeakers IntroductionPanel DiscussionQ&A SessionFeatured Speaker:Jeongwoo Lim, Associate at W-inc.Rebecca Chai, Ventures Associate at Plug and Play Tech CenterSungJae Lim, Venture Capitalist at HeadlineTBDModerator: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?Entrepreneurs who are looking to raise funds for their businessIndividuals who are interested in learning about the startup ecosystem and the role of fundingIndividuals who would like to engage with global community leaders and investorsWhat You Will Learn:Learn the key stages of raising funds for your startup and how to prepare for each stage.Understand what investors are looking for and how to position your startup to attract funding.Discover how equity works in the fundraising process and how to structure deals with investors.Identify the common mistakes founders make when raising funds and learn how to avoid them.Gain strategies to connect with investors and fellow entrepreneurs for future opportunities.About Founder Institute:-Founder Institute: Founder Institute, which originated in Silicon Valley, is a founder and idea stage accelerator, and with its Founder Capital, backs the best performing FI alumni as early as the angel stage. FI has over 8K+ startup portfolio (Including leading e-learning platform Udemy, IPO in Nasdaq $3,8B) across 200 cities in 100 countries around the world.) We are also the largest mentor network in the world, with over 35,000 mentors, and our alumni have already raised over $2 billion in US dollars and have recently exceeded the 10K mark of investors in the FI-Venture-Network.-FI’s sister program, called VC Lab, helps launch aspiring investors into launching VC firms. As an accelerator that allows both sides of the table, 70% of the activities we do are advocacy of entrepreneurship and ecosystem creation, which means we do way more activity than the accelerator to promote entrepreneurship to solve real-world problems with entrepreneurship in an economically feasible way, build a company that grows into a venture-scale.-Openfor.co: A “Global Partnership Accelerator” originated in Silicon Valley that combined with an online platform and marketplace for learning, building, launching, monetizing, and growing partner ecosystems and a collaborative community around you for achieving effective marketing, sales, community building, GTM, fundraising, and many more.-Co-Capital: Pre-seed & Seed stage new firm that focuses on hands-on GTM, sales, and partnership support, focusing on English-speaking Asian founders who have global ambitions from day ONE. Domiciled in the USA, with regional appearances in Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. Utilizes partnerships with the GTM expert network and the venture partner network across 20 major hubs and a network of 35 other VC networks who are willing to co-back our founders! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/minato-city/startup-fundraising-in-japan-how-to-raise-money-with-vc/100001978558874856 - **Event Categories**: business, charities, nonprofit, performances, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Minato City - **state**: TY - **country**: Japan - **location**: CIC Tokyo - **lat**: 35.6679904 - **long**: 139.7500876 - **full address**: CIC Tokyo, CIC Tokyo, 1 Chome-17-1 Toranomon, Minato City, Tokyo 105-6415, Tokyo, Japan ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Startup Fundraising in Japan: How to Raise Money with VC - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/89968b270f072b5c205ef491a9a4ceb14df36f72610dacf3a717b097e0ec2064-rimg-w1200-h627-dc0f1e2d-gmir.jpg?v=1766824336 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Startup Fundraising in Japan: How to Raise Money with VC being held? - **A:** Startup Fundraising in Japan: How to Raise Money with VC takes place on Thu, 08 Jan, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Thu, 08 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm at CIC Tokyo, CIC Tokyo, 1 Chome-17-1 Toranomon, Minato City, Tokyo 105-6415, Tokyo, Japan. - **Q**: Who is organizing Startup Fundraising in Japan: How to Raise Money with VC? - **A:** Startup Fundraising in Japan: How to Raise Money with VC is organized by Founder Institute Korea. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Startup Fundraising in Japan: How to Raise Money with VC 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 Minato City, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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