INVESTING IN JAPAN - Global VC’s Strategies for the Next Wave of Tech Innovation
This event is designed for investment decision-makers, including CFOs, CVC managers, and professionals in startup investment and fund management. It shows the opportunities in Japanese startups from global VC perspective, explores strategic approaches to expanding Japanese technology into global markets, focusing on innovation, risk management, and future investment trends. Key discussions will highlight how Japanese tech can strengthen its global presence, the importance of bridging local innovation with international opportunities, and the outlook for investments toward 2030. Attendees will gain actionable insights to navigate global market dynamics, identify emerging opportunities, and shape long-term strategies for tech-driven growth and international expansion.
Agenda:
09:45-10:00 Doors Open / Registration
10:00-12:00 Session
・Keynote: Andrew Economos
"Beyond borders: Unleashing Japan’s Tech Potential in Global Markets"
・Keynote: Chika Yamamoto
“From Local to Global: A Strategic Approach for Japanese Tech Expansion”
・Keynote: Daisuke Mitani
"Future-Proofing Japanese Tech Investments from Global Perspectives"
12:00 – 13:00 Networking Reception
*Complimentary drinks kindly provided by Mitsubishi Estate.
About the Speakers:
Andrew Economos
CEO & CIO, Arkas EOM Group
30-year pioneer of Asian tech investing; launched the first NYSE-listed Japan Fund and Korea Fund in the late ’80s.
Early backer of Sony, Nintendo, Samsung, TSMC, and other firms that drove Asia’s rise as a global tech powerhouse.
Ex-Capital Group & JPMorgan executive; now channels global capital into AI, semiconductors, quantum, robotics, and advanced materials under the Economics of Mutuality framework.
Chika Yamamoto
Founder & CEO, CROSSBIE GmbH
Ecosystem builder bridging European and Japanese startups; AsiaBerlin Ambassador and board member of Asia Berlin Forum e.V.
Global Ambassador for Germany’s Digital Hub Initiative (de:hub) and for Shibuya Startup Support (Tokyo).
Leads CROSSBIE’s Berlin–Yokohama team and heads The Drivery Japan, advancing mobility and deep-tech collaboration.
Daisuke (DK) Mitani
General Manager, Overseas Investment Dept.,SBI Investment
15 years of experience as a venture capitalist investing in global startups from North America, Europe, Asia, and others.
Former CVC manager overseeing tech investments in AI, cybersecurity, robotics, and other deep tech.
Mentors founders on international fundraising and business development for Sido programs, GCV programs, and others.
Who Should Attend?
・Decision-makers involved in investment (e.g., CFOs at operating companies)
・Corporate venture capital (CVC) managers
・New business development departments involved in startup investments
・Representatives from investment funds
About Organizers:
Arkas EOM LLC
Arkas EOM is a multi-stage growth investment platform that empowers radically innovative deep-tech companies through the Economics of Mutuality impact-investment framework. By connecting Japanese startups with global counterparts, Arkas EOM fosters open innovation, guides commercialization, and builds international partnerships via its Value Plus Ecosystem. The firm backs the next wave of industrial transformation in AI, semiconductors, quantum computing, robotics, and advanced materials—creating stakeholder-aligned value for a more sustainable, tech-driven future.
Economics of Mutuality Alliance
Funded by Mars, Inc., Economics of Mutuality Alliance is a global partnership (two non-profits and two for-profits) advancing stakeholder capitalism through the Economics of Mutuality (EOM) model. Grounded in rigorous research and digital tools, EOM embeds purpose-driven strategies into core operations, helping companies tackle societal challenges while boosting long-term performance and generating enduring mutual value for all stakeholders.
CROSSBIE GmbH - A Japan-Germany startup hub accelerating cross-border business and diversity.
SBI Investment Co., Ltd. - SBI Investment is one of the leading venture capital firm in Japan. SBI operates and manages venture capital funds under the management philosophy to become the leader in creating and cultivating core industries of the 21st century as a "New Industry Creator" globally.
About the Venue:
TECH HUB YOKOHAMA is a support base specializing in tech startups that aim to expand globally, to create unicorn-class startups in technology-related fields such as clean tech and mobility by making the most of Yokohama's strengths, such as the concentration of R&D and engineers at global companies.