East Asia Startup Nexus | Taiwan, Korea, Japan
East Asia Startup Nexus
Taiwan, Korea, Japan in Collaboration
Organized by Headline Asia, Z Venture Capital, AppWorks, and Powered by AWS, East Asia Startup Nexus brings together the investors, founders, corporates, and public sector leaders shaping the future of innovation across Japan, Taiwan, and Korea.
Held during IVS Kyoto 2026, the gathering is designed to strengthen the connections between three of Asia's most dynamic startup ecosystems.
What to Expect
Building Across Borders:
The Next Decade of East Asian Innovation
A discussion with leading venture investors on emerging opportunities across Japan, Taiwan, and Korea, and how the region is evolving as an interconnected innovation ecosystem.
Allocating Across East Asia:
What LPs Are Looking For
Institutional investors share how they evaluate venture opportunities, emerging sectors, and long-term investment trends across the region.
Crossing Borders:
Founder Lessons from Expanding Across East Asia
Founders discuss practical lessons from entering new markets, building partnerships, and scaling businesses beyond their home country.
Who You'll Meet
Venture capital investors
Institutional LPs
Corporate innovation leaders
Government and ecosystem representatives
Startup founders and operators
Why Attend
Understand how capital is flowing across East Asia
Learn how startups are successfully expanding into new markets
Connect with investors, founders, corporates, and policy leaders from Japan, Taiwan, and Korea
Build relationships with the people driving the region's next generation of innovation
Taking place alongside IVS, this evening gathering offers a focused environment for meaningful conversations and cross-border connections.
