Coolwater Capital's Japanese Innovation Summit in San Francisco, in Partnership with JETRO
Coolwater Capital, in collaboration with the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), invites you to an exclusive showcase event featuring the inaugural cohort of Japan-based venture capital fund managers from our global accelerator program.
This event, designed to foster and accelerate innovation-driven investment firms in Japan, marks a significant milestone in building the next generation of venture capital leaders in the world’s fourth-largest economy.
As part of Japan’s strategic Startup Development Five-Year Plan, which aims to expand the startup ecosystem and increase investment tenfold, this cohort represents the forefront of institutional venture capital growth in the country.
Join us in San Francisco alongside several Tier 1 LPs and VCs to hear from top investors and emerging fund managers, learn about the why and vision for Japan’s innovation landscape, and explore opportunities for cross-border collaboration.
The event will include lunch, short data presentations on why Japan now, a series of fund manager pitches, and ample networking opportunities, offering a unique chance to connect with key players shaping the future of Japanese venture capital.
Event Details:
Date: January 22, 2025
Time: Noon - 7:00 PM PST
Location: San Francisco (details shared for registered guests)
AGENDA:
12:00-1:00 PM: Register & Networking
1:00-1:20 PM: Welcome Address & Japan Macro Data, brought to you by H/Advisors
Speakers: Winter Mead, Coolwater Capital, and Tod Donhauser, H/Avisors (the host!)
1:20-1:40 PM: JETRO presentation on Japan startup initiatives
Speaker: Yotetsu Hayashi and Will Ferguson, JETRO
1:40-2:00 PM: Break & Networking
2:00-2:30 PM: Current investment views from Tier 1 VCs
Speakers: Niko Bonatsos, General Catalyst, and Bilal Zuberi, Lux Capital
2:30-3:00 PM: Panel of top emerging managers (all Coolwater alumni)
Speakers: Han Shen, iFly (ex-Joe Lonsdale's 8VC), Yuri Sagalov, Wayfinder (ex-YCombinator GP), and Nate Williams, Union Labs (ex-Kleiner Perkins, GV)
3:00-3:20 PM: Break & Networking
3:20-4:30 PM: Pitches
9 VC and PE emerging manager funds
4:30-5:00 PM: Transition & Networking
5:00-7:00 PM: Happy Hour, Co-hosted with Foundation Capital (Everyone is invited)
We look forward to having you join us for an afternoon of innovation, investment insights, and networking.
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