SSS Growth Hub #2

SSS Growth Hub＃2（March 5th）

​Join us for the second SSS Growth Hub session: “Navigating Japan’s Investment Landscape: What VCs Look for in Startups.”

​Featuring Masato Nakamura (Partner, PARTNERS FUND) and moderator Francisco Dalla Rosa Soares (Founder, Tokyo Startup Lunchclub), we’ll explore key aspects of fundraising and investor expectations.

​Plus, connect with fellow founders at SSS’s Weekly Snack & Connect. Don’t miss out! ✨

About SSS Growth Hub:

​SSS Growth Hub is a monthly discussion event hosted by Shibuya Startup Support (SSS) at SHIBUYA BRIDGE. This event provides an opportunity for startups to connect, learn, and grow together by discussing valuable topics relevant to the startup ecosystem.

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​ 📅 Event Details

​Date: Wednesday, March 5, 16:00–19:00 (Doors open at 16:00)

​Venue: SHIBUYA BRIDGE 1F (Bar Counter Area)

​Topic: “Navigating Japan’s Investment Landscape: What VCs Look for in Startups”

​Language: English / Japanese

​Refreshments: Soft drinks and snacks will be provided

​ 🕒 Schedule

​16:00 Doors Open

​16:00 – 17:00 Networking

​17:00 – 18:00 Discussion

​18:00 – 19:00 Networking

​19:00 Event Ends

📝Event Registration

Please register for the event in advance using the link below!

LINK: https://lu.ma/2qwcorr5

​🎤Moderator & Special Guest

​Moderator: Francisco Dalla Rosa Soares (Founder | Tokyo Startup Lunch Club)

​Francisco Soares is the founder of Furious Green LLC, a company dedicated to supporting businesses in integrating AI solutions and fostering continuous innovation through employee training. He also established and manages the Tokyo Startup Lunchclub, a community of over 1,000 members that facilitates weekly gatherings for entrepreneurs, investors, and engineers at the Tokyo International Forum. These meetups provide a platform for networking, knowledge exchange, and collaboration within Tokyo’s vibrant startup ecosystem.

​HP: https://www.startuplunch.club/

​LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franciscodrsoares/

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​Special Guest①: Masato Nakamura (Partner | PARTNERS FUND)

​We are a seed-stage focused fund investing in everything from toC to DeepTech startups since 2018. I invest in healthcare, sustainability, and industrial AI.

​HP: https://www.fullcommit-partners.com/

​LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/masato-nakamura-51339930/

​Special Guest②: Takayuki Inagawa (Chief Innovation Evangelist, Product Marketing Division | NTT DOCOMO, Inc.)

​Takayuki Inagawa has been in the telecommunications industry since 1995. He began his career at NTT DOCOMO in the technical domain, specializing in infrastructure design. Over time, he expanded his expertise to include procurement, international business, and human resources. He also pursued an MBA through an overseas study program.

​In 2013, he was appointed President of DOCOMO Innovations, where he led a Silicon Valley-based team focused on strategic collaborations and investments in North American startups. In July 2016, he assumed the role of Executive Vice President at NTT DOCOMO Ventures and was later appointed President & CEO in June 2018. In this capacity, he spearheaded NTT Group’s corporate venture capital (CVC) initiatives, driving strategic investments and partnerships to foster innovation.

​Since June 2021, as General Manager of the Innovation Management Department within NTT DOCOMO’s R&D Innovation Division, he has led the company’s overall innovation efforts. He has focused on driving new business creation and establishing frameworks to foster innovation within the organization, spearheading innovation across the DOCOMO Group.  In July 2023, he transitioned into his current role, focusing on AI, Space and Web3.

​HP: https://www.docomo.ne.jp

​LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/takinagawa/

​By attending the event, you agree to the service policy and Code of Conduct of Shibuya Startup Support.

​https://shibuya-startup-support.jp/site-policy

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