Invest in Next Entertainment《娛樂科技新一代投資》

​潮臺北 TRENDY TAIPEI｜StartSphere Taipei 臺北創新創業總匯

​StartSphere Taipei 臺北創新創業總匯將於 9 月 3 日至 9 月 4 日登場，為 2026「潮臺北 TRENDY TAIPEI」系列活動之一。2026「潮臺北 TRENDY TAIPEI」以「TAIPEI IN VIBES」為號召，作為臺北的國際都會型音樂節，串聯音樂、藝術、影視、科技、遊戲、時尚等多元領域。  StartSphere Taipei 臺北創新創業總匯以「Beyond Limits, Prompt the Future（突破無限，驅動未來）」為活動主軸，聚焦娛樂科技、文化內容與國際連結等多元創新領域，透過「Culturepreneurs」主題展覽及五大論壇雙軸並行，邀請來自日本、韓國、泰國、越南、新加坡、法國、美國及馬來西亞等 8 國的國際投資人、娛樂科技新創、影視媒體與獨立遊戲製作團隊，共同探索 AI、XR 沉浸體驗、跨國 IP 商業化與新一代創作者經濟等新興趨勢。

​Invest in Next Entertainment 《娛樂科技新一代投資》

​本次論壇為臺灣聚集最多娛樂科技投資機構的展示現場，聽眾將一次獲得多國的娛樂領域投資重要人物的一手觀點，並創造募資、商務合作的新機會。Invest in Next Entertainment 力邀 Sony 創投、 Twitch 共同創辦人和 Rotten Tomatoes 投資決策者同臺，帶你掌握娛樂投資國際趨勢。除了指標投資人分享他們關注的產品型態與商業模式，也安排新創團隊現場提案，讓觀眾直接看到：一個內容或平臺要具備什麼條件，才有機會拿到投資、走向國際市場。無論你是創作者、內容平臺經營者、企業創投或只是對未來娛樂好奇，都可以在這裡一次看見娛樂科技從創意、產品到資本運作的完整路徑。

​活動議程

• ​14:30-14:40　開場與合影

• ​14:40-14:55　主題演講：Investing at the Intersection of Technology and Entertainment（🎤Kaz Hadano，Sony Ventures Corporation）

• ​14:55-15:35　專家對談：Where is Capital Going in Entertainment Tech?（主持：Ko Chi；與談：Kevin Lin，General Partner of Lifelike Capital；Patrick Lee，Rotten Tomatoes/ VENN；Kejora Capital）

• ​15:35-16:15　專家對談:How Technology is transforming Entertainment?（主持：Willy Chen, Director of Appier；與談：Kaz Hadano，Sony Ventures Corporation；肖楠資本 (邀請中)）

• ​16:15-16:45　新創展演Showcase（國際：beMyFriends、CinemaLeap Inc、YOAKE entertainment、；臺灣：點平方股份有限公司 DA2 Creative、呢語喃喃股份有限公司、烴奈股份有限公司 Team9）

​Speaker Highlights

• ​Kevin Lin｜共同創辦人，Twitch（美國）全球最大遊戲與娛樂串流平臺之一，曾長期擔任營運長，主導平臺成長與商業模式發展。

• ​Patrick Lee｜共同創辦人，Rotten Tomatoes（美國）全球知名影評平臺創辦人，後創立VENN，專長內容平臺打造與娛樂科技創業生態。

• ​Kaz Hadano｜CEO，Sony Ventures Corporation（日本）旗下管理逾4.3億美元資產，聚焦娛樂科技、深科技與金融科技等領域投資。

• ​Yohei Kurita｜Senior Investment Director，Sony Ventures Corporation（日本）旗下管理逾4.3億美元資產，聚焦娛樂科技、深科技與金融科技等領域投資。

​➤ 日期：115年09月04日｜14:30-16:40
➤ 地點：瓶蓋工廠臺北製造所F棟
➤ 語言：英文、中文

​※主辦單位保有最終修改、變更、活動解釋及取消本活動之權利。

​TRENDY TAIPEI | StartSphere Taipei

​StartSphere Taipei, Taipei’s innovation and entrepreneurship summit, will take place from 3 to 4 September as part of the 2026 TRENDY TAIPEI series of events.

​Under the theme “TAIPEI IN VIBES,” TRENDY TAIPEI 2026 is Taipei’s international urban music festival, bringing together diverse fields including music, art, film and television, technology, gaming, and fashion.

​Centred on the theme “Beyond Limits, Prompt the Future,” StartSphere Taipei focuses on innovation in entertainment technology, cultural content, and international connections. Through the “Culturepreneurs” themed exhibition and five forums, the event will bring together international investors, entertainment technology startups, film and media professionals, and independent game development teams from eight countries—Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, France, the United States, and Malaysia—to explore emerging trends such as AI, immersive XR experiences, cross-border IP commercialisation, and the next generation of the creator economy.

​Invest in Next Entertainment: The New Generation of Entertainment Tech Investment

​Invest in Next Entertainment brings together the largest gathering of entertainment technology investment institutions. Attendees will gain first-hand perspectives from leading entertainment investors across multiple countries, while exploring new opportunities for fundraising and business collaboration.

​Sony Ventures, Twitch co-founder, and a key investment decision-maker from Rotten Tomatoes will share global entertainment investment trends, including the products and business models they are watching. Live startup pitches will also reveal what content and platforms need to attract investment and reach international markets. From ideas and products to capital, the forum offers creators, content-platform operators, corporate venture capitalists, and anyone curious about the future of entertainment a complete view of the entertainment technology journey.

​Agenda

• ​14:30-14:40　Opening Remarks & Group Photo

• ​14:40-14:55    Keynote: Investing at the Intersection of Technology and Entertainment（🎤Kaz Hadano，Sony Ventures Corporation）

• ​14:55-15:35　Keynote: Where is Capital Going in Entertainment Tech?（Moderator: Ko Chi; Panelists: Kevin Lin, General Partner of Lifelike Capital; Patrick Lee, Rotten Tomatoes / VENN; Kejora Capital）

• ​15:35-16:15　Keynote: How Technology is transforming Entertainment?（Moderator: Willy Chen, Director of Appier; Panelists: Kaz Hadano, Sony Ventures Corporation; Calocedrus Capital (Inviting) ）

• ​16:15-16:45　Startup Showcase（International:  beMyFriends,CinemaLeap Inc., YOAKE Entertainment ; Taiwan: DA2 Creative, Nyamyam, Team9）

​Speaker Highlights

• ​Kevin Lin | Co-Founder, Twitch (USA) — One of the world's largest gaming and entertainment streaming platforms. Long-serving COO who led platform growth and business model development.

• ​Patrick Lee | Co-Founder, Rotten Tomatoes (USA) — Founder of the globally recognized film review platform, later co-founded VENN; specializes in content platform building and the entertainment tech startup ecosystem.

• ​Kaz Hadano | CEO, Sony Ventures Corporation (Japan) — Managing over $430M in assets, focused on entertainment tech, deep tech, and fintech investment.

• ​Yohei Kurita | Senior Investment Director, Sony Ventures Corporation (Japan) — Managing over $430M in assets, focused on entertainment tech, deep tech, and fintech investment.

​➤Date: September 4, 2026 | 14:30–16:40
➤ Venue:  POPOP Taipei, Building F
➤Languages: English,  with AI translation into Mandarin

​※The organizer reserves the right to modify, change, interpret, or cancel this event.