Capital Without Borders - AU x JP
The pitch stage takes a break. The real conversation begins.
Following our March pitch night, Startup Today and Innovators Campus are back with something different. This month we’re pulling back the curtain on what investors in Australia and Japan actually think, what they fund, what they pass on, and what founders on both sides of the Pacific consistently get wrong.
We’ll explore different sectors that are making waves, what’s happening with AI, vibe-coding, finding a co-founder and more.
An open panel and AMA session featuring:
Harry Clark - Venture Architect & Co-CEO of AventureLabs. Habitual founder and venture studio operator building at the intersection of AI, deep tech, and venture capital across APEC and EMEA.
Jet Son Tan - Tokyo-based angel investor and serial entrepreneur with deep product experience in ML and AI across Apple, TomTom, and six startups. Founder Institute mentor across Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia, with a strong eye for early-stage technical founders.
Facilitated by:
Matt Ainsworth - Co-host and cross-border operator working across the AU and JP startup ecosystems.
Thom Peace - Founder of Innovators Campus and a long time venture builder in Japan.
What we’ll cover:
How investors in AU and JP evaluate early-stage startups differently
What AI and deep tech opportunities are emerging across both markets right now
How to position your startup for cross-border investment
Open Q&A - bring your real questions, no softballs required
This is for you if:
You’re building in Australia or Japan and want an unfiltered look at how investors think. Whether you’re pre-seed and still figuring out your model, or actively preparing to raise, this is the room to be in.
No pitches. No pressure. Just good conversation across borders.
Register via the link to secure your spot.
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