Japan has long been recognized as a challenging market to penetrate, but for those who succeed, it offers unparalleled advantages—robust purchasing power, a stable business environment, and access to industry giants. A key factor in unlocking these opportunities lies in forging strategic partnerships with Japan’s corporate leaders.
In recent years, Japan’s top enterprises have expanded their Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) investments, actively seeking global innovation and fostering cross-border collaborations with startups worldwide. To accelerate these connections, BEYOND Expo, in partnership with Mitsubishi Estate and ReGACY Innovation Group, proudly presents ROAD TO BEYOND Tokyo 2025 — a premier gathering of Japan’s most influential CVCs, taking place on February 17, 2025, at Global Business Hub Tokyo.
This exclusive event will welcome distinguished guests, including government representatives, corporate innovation leaders, and leading investment institutions. Fund at First Pitch (FAFP), BEYOND Expo’s signature startup-investor matchmaking platform, will make its highly anticipated debut in Japan. Designed to bridge Japanese CVCs with top-tier innovators from China and Japan, this curated session will offer selected startups a rare opportunity to engage directly with investment decision-makers from Japan’s largest enterprises.
Limited Participation – Apply Now
Startups interested in pitching at FAFP are invited to pre-register via email at [email protected]. Due to the exclusive nature of this opportunity, participants will be carefully selected based on alignment with the investment and collaboration interests of Japan’s leading CVCs.
Event Highlights & Agenda (As of January 24, 2025)
📍 14:30 – 15:00 | Registration & Networking
📍 15:00 – 15:10 | Welcome & BEYOND Expo 2025 Overview
📍 15:10 – 15:20 | Insights from Mitsubishi Estate & ReGACY Innovation Group
📍 15:20 – 15:30 | Introduction to SusHi Tech and Its Innovation Ecosystem
📍 15:30 – 16:00 | Roundtable: The Future of Tech Collaboration in Japan
📍 16:00 – 16:30 | CVC Investment Showcase – Meet Japan’s Leading Corporate Investors
📍 16:30 – 17:30 | Fund at First Pitch (FAFP) – Exclusive Startup Showcase
📍 17:30 – 18:30 | Networking Reception & Business Matching
Beyond this event, BEYOND Expo 2025—held May 22-24 in Macao—will host a highly curated corporate innovation matchmaking program, designed to connect startups with global industry leaders in one-on-one settings. With a rigorous selection process ensuring alignment between corporations and startups, the program provides an unparalleled platform to explore strategic partnerships, investment opportunities, and market expansion.
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