Breakfast Meetup: International Entrepreneurs in Japan Hosted by Global Hands-On VC
About
An exclusive morning gathering featuring selected international entrepreneurs building remarkable startups in Japan. Discover their business potential and explore why Japan became their chosen base.
Overview
Global Hands-On VC is a Japan-focused venture capital firm founded by two Japanese and three American partners. We invest in technology startups in Japan and actively support their global expansion.
This breakfast meetup features selected international entrepreneurs building startups in Japan and explores both their business potential and why Japan was chosen as their base.
Who Should Attend
International VC & CVC Leaders
Date & Time
April 28, 2026 | 8:00 – 10:00 AM
Venue
Tokyo Venture Capital Hub, Azabudai Hills (Tokyo) 5th Floor
Program
8:00 – 8:20 Registration
8:20 – 9:00 Startup Pitches
• EdgeCortix — Energy-efficient AI semiconductor company. Raised $110M+ and awarded the first-ever U.S. Defense Innovation Unit contract for a Japanese company.
• O-ID — Humanoid robotics startup building high-performance, customizable modular robots to bridge AI and the physical world.
• Braid — AI-driven engineering design solution combining mathematics, physics, and computer science to transform manufacturing and product design.
•Atonarp — Molecular diagnostics company revolutionizing semiconductor manufacturing and life sciences with smart spectrometer technology. Raised $111M+.
• Integral AI — Founded by former Google AI researchers, developing next-generation AI models for robotics and autonomous systems. Working with Denso, in discussions with Toyota, Sony, and Honda.
9:00 – 9:30 Panel Discussion: "Japanese Startup Landscape — Global VC Perspectives"
・Moderator: Nobuyuki Akimoto, Co-Founder & General Partner, AT PARTNERS
・Panelist: Shri Dodani, Founder & Managing Partner, Global Hands-On VC
・Panelist: Kay Lin, Managing Partner, Darwin Venture Management
・Panelist: Gabrielle Dunn, Managing Partner, In-Q-Tel (IQT)
9:30 – 10:00 Networking
*Light breakfast will be served.