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 Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA) (New York’s largest accelerator) and ERA Global, 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
🗓 Agenda
Opening Remarks
Noriya Tarutani
Deputy Director General of Innovation Dep, JETRO
https://www.linkedin.com/in/noriya-tarutani-91594560/
Murat Aktihanoglu
Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Remarkable Ventures, ERA
https://www.linkedin.com/in/murat/Keynote Speech
Yasuhiro Kurokawa
Operating Officer
Shibuya Business Division, Urban Business Unit
Tokyu Land CorporationProgram Introduction – JETRO × ERA Global
Panel Discussion: “Is U.S. Market Expansion Possible from Series A Onward?”
Murat Aktihanoglu, Managing Partner, Remarkable Ventures, ERA
https://www.linkedin.com/in/murat/
Hirokazu Kitahara, Archetype Ventures
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hirokazukitahara/
Shige Sasaki, Serial Entrepreneur with Muitiple Exits
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shige077/Startup Pitches
Takehito Nishiyama, Greenphard
https://greenphard.com/en/home-2/
Arjun Menon, E-ThermoGentek
http://e-thermo.co.jp/index_en.html
Jun Naito, Space Shift
https://www.spcsft.com/en/
Ryo Iwasa, AeterLink
https://aeterlink.com/en/Remarks
Keiichi Yoshimura
Director General of Startup Strategy Promotion Headquarters, Tokyo Metropolitan Government
https://www.linkedin.com/in/keiichi-yoshimura-34711029b/Networking Reception
Beverages and snacks available
🎯 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/
Remarkable Ventures Japan
Takayuki Kasamatsu
Remarkable Ventures Venture Partner
https://www.linkedin.com/in/takayuki-kasamatsu-0550a3316/
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.
Remarkable Ventures
Remarkable Ventures is a New York City–based venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage and growth startups, particularly those transforming large industries. Since its founding in 2013, the firm has backed 400+ startups across sectors such as enterprise software, fintech, climate tech, and consumer technology. Remarkable operates a dual-fund model: a generalist fund investing broadly in early stage companies, and a climate fund targeting startups focused on decarbonization and sustainability. Through its network of more than 1,000 mentors and a community-oriented support model, Remarkable works closely with its portfolio firms from seed through exit. Its portfolio includes companies like Glia, ModernFi, and Torus, which operate in areas spanning fintech, software, and climate infrastructure.
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 400+ startups over 29 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.