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

​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

• ​14:00-14:30 開放入場

• ​14:30–14:40　開場與合影 (🎤Solid Sie, Secretary General, Taiwan Venture Capital Association)

• ​14:40–14:55　主題演講：科技與娛樂的投資趨勢（🎤Kaz Hadano, CEO, Sony Ventures Corporation）

• ​14:55–15:35　專家對談：改變娛樂世界的創新浪潮（主持人：柯旂, Startup Island TAIWAN；與談：Kevin Lin, Lifelike Capital x Patrick Lee, Rotten Tomatoes / VENN x Andy Zain, Kejora Capital）

• ​15:35–16:15 專家對談：娛樂科技領域的資本流向何方？（主持人：Willy Chen, Appier；與談：Kaz Hadano, Sony Ventures Corporation x Kevin Lin, Lifelike Capital x MK Hsieh, Calocedrus Capital）

• ​16:15–16:45　Startup Showcase

  • ​International | beMyFriends (Korea); CinemaLeap Inc. (Japan); YOAKE Entertainment (Japan)

  • ​Taiwan | DA2 Creative; Nyamyam; Team Mono; Optiqb

• ​16:45–17:00 結語與交流

​Speaker Highlights

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

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

• ​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。

• ​謝孟恭 | 創辦人，肖楠資本（台灣） 知名Podcast製作人，專注遊戲投資，協助臺灣遊戲拓展全球。

• ​Andy Zain | Managing Partner, Kejora Capital 擁有豐富的投資經驗，曾帶領團隊在能源、氣候、農業等領域打造強大的投資組合，並致力於推動創新生態系的發展。

​➤ 日期：115年09月04日｜14:30-17:00
➤ 地點：瓶蓋工廠臺北製造所F棟
➤ 語言：英文、中文

​「StartSphere Taipei 臺北創新創業總匯」作為 2026「潮臺北 TRENDY TAIPEI」系列活動之一，將於 9 月 3 日至 9 月 4 日盛大登場。欲了解更多「潮臺北」系列活動資訊，歡迎至官方網站查詢。

​※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。

​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

• ​14:00-14:30 Guest Registration

• ​14:30–14:40　Opening & Group Photo (🎤Solid Sie, Secretary General, Taiwan Venture Capital Association)

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

• ​14:55–15:35　Panel Discussion: How Technology is transforming Entertainment（Moderator: Chi Ko, Startup Island TAIWAN； Panelists: Kevin Lin, Lifelike Capital x Patrick Lee, Rotten Tomatoes / VENN x Andy Zain, Kejora Capital）

• ​15:35–16:15　Panel Discussion: Where is Capital Going in Entertainment Tech?（Moderator: Willy Chen, Appier；Panelists: Kaz Hadano, Sony Ventures Corporation x Kevin Lin, Lifelike Capital x MK Hsieh, Calocedrus Capital）

• ​16:15–16:45　Startup Showcase

  • ​International | beMyFriends (Korea); CinemaLeap Inc. (Japan); YOAKE Entertainment (Japan)

  • ​Taiwan | DA2 Creative; Nyamyam; Team Mono; Optiqb

• ​16:45–17:00 Closing & Networking

​Speaker Highlights

• ​Kevin Lin | Co-Founder, Lifelike Capital (USA) — Co-Founded Twitch, 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 & CEO, VENN (USA) — Founder of the globally recognised film review platform, Rotten Tomatoes, later co-founded VENN; specialises 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.

• ​MK Hsieh | Founder, Calocedrus Capital (Taiwan) — Gaming focused venture capital, helping Taiwan gaming studios go abroad.

• ​Andy Zain | Managing Partner, Kejora Capital — led the development of a strong portfolio in sectors such as energy, climate, and agriculture, and is dedicated to fostering the growth of the innovation ecosystem.

​➤Date: September 4, 2026 | 14:30–17:00
➤ Venue:  POPOP Taipei, Building F
➤Languages: English,  with AI translation into Mandarin

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

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