Global Venture Builder Program - Go Global - The Connect Launch by ERA Global × JETRO with Tokyu Fudosan
A New Era for Japanese Climate Tech is Here!
A special community event designed to bring together current collaborators and new partners to ignite connections and celebrate our ongoing journey.
Join us in Tokyo as we officially launch the Global Venture Builder Program (Go Global)—a groundbreaking equity-investment initiative designed to accelerate Japanese startups into the U.S. market with up to $1M in equity investments:
https://www.eranycglobal.com/japan
🎯 Startup Pitch Opportunity
Are you a Series A+ Japanese climate tech startup looking to break into the U.S.?
Apply now to pitch at the event and gain exposure to leading investors and ecosystem partners.
👉 Apply Here
🌍 About the Program
Backed by the Cabinet Office, METI, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, JETRO’s Go Global program provides Series A+ Japanese climate tech startups with equity investment and hands-on support for U.S. market expansion.
In collaboration with ERA Global (New York’s largest accelerator) and Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA), the program connects founders to U.S. capital, customers, and networks—giving Japanese innovators the platform to scale globally.
📖 Read about the new program
📰 JETRO Press Release | Tokyu Land Press Release
🎤 Event Highlights
Keynotes & Insights from leading investors, corporates, and policymakers shaping cross-border innovation.
Panel Discussion: “Is U.S. Market Expansion Possible from Series A Onward?” featuring top climate VCs and accelerators.
Startup Pitches: Up to 5 Series A+ climate tech startups will present their solutions and receive direct feedback from global investors.
Networking: Connect with government leaders, investors, corporates, and fellow entrepreneurs driving the future of climate tech.
🗓 Agenda
Opening Remarks – JETRO
Keynote Speech – Tokyu Land Corporation
Remarks – Tokyo Metropolitan Government
Program Introduction – JETRO × ERA Global
Panel Discussion: “Is U.S. Market Expansion Possible from Series A Onward?”
Startup Pitches – Climate tech companies (Series A+)
Networking Reception
🎯 Startup Pitch Opportunity
Are you a Series A+ Japanese climate tech startup looking to break into the U.S.?
Apply now to pitch at the event and gain exposure to leading investors and ecosystem partners.
👉 Apply Here
📍Location:
SAKURA DEEPTECH SHIBUYA
Shibuya Sakura Stage Central Building 12th Floor, 1-2 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0031
https://maps.app.goo.gl/BvYYyQ5jPRBeAR1M7
🗺Access map: https://www.shibuya-sakura-stage.com/en/access/train/
Our featured speakers at this event will be:
1) Murat Aktihanoglu
Remarkable Ventures Climate
https://www.remarkable.vc/climate
Up to five climate startups will have the opportunity to pitch their businesses to receive feedback, guidance and potential investment!
To pitch your climate startup at this event, please apply at:
https://forms.gle/GrBQbdvA64x2nsGB7
Entrepreneurs Roundtable Tokyo Board of Advisors:
Eiko Ooka - SMBC
https://www.linkedin.com/in/eiko-ooka-b4013b13/
Naoto Mizuguchi - NEC X
https://www.linkedin.com/in/naotomizuguchi/
Yasemin Karatas - Marketing Coordinator, Google for Startups
https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasemin-karatas-319438121/
Nathaniel Rowe - Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanielrowe/
Daniel Shulman - Japanese Energy Market Expert
https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-shulman/
Masato Kito - Serial Entrepreneur
https://www.linkedin.com/in/masato-kito-10695487/
Tokyu Fudosan Holdings Corporation
Established in 2013 through the merger of Tokyu Land Corp., Tokyu Community Corp., and Tokyu Livable, is the leading Japanese real estate company. The company operates across four main sectors: Urban Development, Strategic Investment, Property Management & Operation, and Real Estate Agents. Their comprehensive services encompass the development, leasing, and management of office buildings, commercial facilities, residential properties, and resorts, aiming to create diverse and appealing lifestyles.
Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA)
ERA is an early-stage VC Fund and Tech Accelerator based in NYC that started in 2011 and has invested in and accelerated 360+ startups over 28 cohorts with 1,000+ mentors.
Entrepreneurs Roundtable (ER)
ER is a monthly event series that connects entrepreneurs and investors in New York City and Tokyo. Our goal is to help the New York City and Tokyo startup ecosystems grow and connect the entrepreneurial community with each other for learning and networking opportunities.
Our events are free and open to all, and we feature an active early-stage investor at each event. Five startups have the opportunity to pitch their businesses to the investor and receive feedback and guidance. This is a rare opportunity to get feedback from a top investor and learn how to improve your startup.
In addition to the pitches, our events also include introductions, Q&A, and networking opportunities. This is a great way to meet other entrepreneurs, investors, and mentors in the startup community.
We have been running our events since 2007, and we have helped thousands of startups get started. We are committed to helping the startup ecosystem grow, and we hope you will join us at one of our upcoming events, which are:
Free and open to all: This makes the events accessible to a wide range of entrepreneurs and investors.
Featured investor: This gives startups the opportunity to get feedback from a top investor.
Networking opportunities: This is a great way to meet other entrepreneurs, investors, and mentors in the startup community.
Long history: Our organization has been running its events since 2008.
Japan External Trade Organization(JETRO)
Government-related organization that works to promote mutual trade and investment between Japan and the rest of the world. Originally established in 1958 to promote Japanese exports abroad, JETRO's core focus in the 21st century has shifted toward promoting foreign direct investment into Japan and helping small to medium size Japanese firms maximize their global export potential.