Building Security: Where AI Investment Meets Real-World Risk【SPIN#25】
Presented by Elev X!
Join us for an exclusive, high-impact gathering designed for early-stage tech founders, active investors, and industry leaders who are shaping the future of tech innovation. This is not just another networking event - it’s a strategic platform to pitch, connect, and accelerate meaningful conversations with investors who are actively seeking their next great investment opportunity.
🔥 Fireside Chat 🔥 Building Security: Where AI Investment Meets Real-World Risk
AI is moving beyond software — reshaping public safety and critical infrastructure in the physical world.
In this fireside chat, we bring together Multitude Insights, which raised a $10M Series A in February 2026, alongside their investor Translink Capital and strategic partner NEC. Together, they'll discuss what makes an AI startup fundable in the public safety space, why capital is increasingly flowing into this sector, and what technology is actually needed on the ground — from the perspectives of a founder, an investor, and a large enterprise.
The Public Safety AI market is projected to grow to $54 billion by 2033. Against this backdrop, this session will explore the real barriers founders face, how they overcame them, and what it takes to build and back AI in one of the hardest — and most defensible — markets in tech.
👥 Special Guests
Akihiko Izu | Co-Founder and COO, Multitude Insights
Aki is an experienced M&A attorney with high-level operational competence and broad security and compliance expertise. He holds an MBA from MIT Sloan School and graduated magna cum laude with a JD from the University of Tokyo.
Ashley Kim | Translink Capital
Eugene Le Roux | NEC Corporation of America
Nobu Morita - Moderator | Director of Innovations, NEC X
🎤 Pitching Startups
2-4 selected early-stage startups will take the stage to pitch their ventures.
🕰️ Pitch Format: 3 minutes pitch per startup.
⚠️If you would like to pitch, please complete both the event registration and the pitch application form.
🫱🫲 Connect with Angel Investors & VCs!
At this event, you’ll have the opportunity to pitch, interact, and build relationships with:
✅ Seasoned Angel Investors – Individuals with deep domain expertise in AI, SaaS, and deep tech
✅ Early-Stage VCs – Investors looking for their next AI unicorn
🔥 If you’re an AI startup, this is a rare chance to secure the right investors and partnerships!
✨ This Event Offers You 4 Key Opportunities - S, P, I & N!
🔹 Startup-Centric
Engage with fellow founders, gain valuable insights from seasoned investors, and connect with industry experts from leading companies.
🔹 Pitch Your Startup
Present your startup to active investors and receive immediate feedback from experienced angels and VCs who are looking for their next investment.
🔹 Investment
Discuss your funding opportunities with Elev X! and other investors. Connect with angel investors and early-stage VCs who are actively scouting startups.
🔹 Networking
Build meaningful relationships with highly curated participants, including investors, mentors, and fellow founders, fostering potential collaborations and investments.
🗓️ Agenda
5:00pm~5:10pm Registration & Networking
5:10pm~5:15pm Welcome
5:15pm~5:40pm Fireside Chat
5:40pm~6:20pm Pitch
6:20pm~7:00pm Networking
✋ Important: Entry is not permitted during Fireside Chat and Pitch.
📢 About Elev X!
Elev X! is NEC X’s venture studio program, dedicated to investing in and scaling early-stage tech startups. Backed by NEC, a global tech giant with over $20B in revenue, presence in 50+ countries, and 250+ subsidiaries, Elev X! provides hands-on support with world-class resources to propel startups from idea to impact.
💡 Why choose Elev X!?
🔹 Backed by NEC: 125 years of tech innovation, $8B in R&D, and 45,000+ patents
🔹 Hands-On Support: Beyond funding, we provide deep collaboration with NEC engineers and business experts
🔹 AI & Deep Tech Focused: Elev X! invests in AI-driven startups pushing the boundaries of innovation
🚀 Since inception, Elev X! has partnered with top ecosystem players, including:
✅ Sand Hill Angels – Leading Silicon Valley angel investors
✅ Carbide Ventures – Early-stage VC led by entrepreneurs who built multiple unicorns
✅ Alchemist Accelerator – A top accelerator for enterprise startups
✅ SVG Ventures | THRIVE – The leading Agri-Food Tech ecosystem
✅ ERA (Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator) – One of NYC’s top startup accelerators
✅ Translink Capital – A top-tier VC with deep global networks
and more!