In person
AI & Startup Investment Opportunities in Japan
Tokyo panel and networking on AI, startups, and investment opportunities in Japan and APAC, with drinks and pizza.
- When
- Fri, May 15, 2026 · 18:00–21:00 JST
- Where
- Netgear Japan - Kyobashi, 3-7-5 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
- Region
- Kanto (Tokyo)
- Organizer
- Business In Japan
- Language
- EN
- Source
- Doorkeeper
Summary
An evening panel and networking event in Tokyo exploring AI, startup investment, and venture opportunities in Japan and the wider APAC region. Panellists include Joshua Barry (Founder, ZAIKO), Erdinç Ekinci (Co-Capital / Founder Institute Japan & Korea), and Paul Oswald (Co-Founder & CTO of MakeLeaps, acquired by Ricoh), hosted by Matt Ainsworth. Topics cover where AI capital is flowing, what international founders need to know about entering Japan, the maturation of the local ecosystem, and cross-border collaboration between Japan, Australia, and APAC. Followed by open Q&A, drinks, and pizza.
About the community
A LinkedIn-rooted professional and business community of nearly 100k members focused on cross-border careers, founders, and the tech ecosystem in Japan, organising in-person panels and meetups in Tokyo.
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