[DAY2/2] GROWTH INDUSTRY CONFERENCE SIDE EVENT -Meet the Global Investor-

Japanese CVCs Potential: Discussion with Global Investor Bill Liao (English Session)

The establishment of Corporate Venture Capital (CVC), startup investments from established businesses, alliances and M&A are currently thriving. However, in the continually evolving startup market, CVC is still required to explore new approaches and development.

In this event, we will explore approaches and tips of international VCs/CVCs, to reassess the potential of Japanese CVCs and business companies and contemplate the future. Simultaneously, it will be a gathering for participants who share the same interests to connect with each other.

[Event Details]

・Date: Tuesday, Feb 20, 2024 18:00-21:00 (Registration: 18:00-18:30)

・Language: English session, with Japanese-English language support for networking

・Admission: Free

・Venue: Shibuya Bridge (1-29-3 Higashi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)

・Organizer: GROWTH INDUSTRY CONFERENCE (for Startups, Inc.)

・Support: Shibuya Startup Support *no online streaming

・Registration: https://gric-sideevent-cvc.peatix.com/

<Agenda> (tentative)

・18:00-18:30 Registration

・18:30-19:30 Session

・19:30-20:00 Q&A

・20:00-21:00 Networking

*Schedule subject to change.

<Speakers>

・Bill Liao – General Partner, SOSV / Founder, CoderDojo / Chairman, Ki Tua Fund

・Chiaki Suzuki – Manager, New Business Development, Bosch Japan

And More…

<Recommended for>

– Investors of all kinds including VCs, CVCs etc.

– Anyone considering the establishment of CVC

– Professionals in enterprises handling alliances and M&A with startups

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