Japan Gateway – Atlacle VC Lounge #1

​About this session

​A closed, conversation-driven VC lounge for Israeli founders and operators exploring Tokyo / Japan as their next market.

​Atlacle is a Japan Gateway VC, supporting early-stage Israeli AI and Cybersecurity startups with both capital and hands-on market access to Japan.

​The first half of the evening focuses on practical insights into entering Tokyo, followed by an open networking lounge.

​Sponsor

​Meitar Law Offices https://meitar.com/en/
One of Israel’s leading law firms, with extensive experience advising Israeli companies on Japan-related transactions, market entry, and cross-border legal structuring.

​Agenda

​17:45 – Doors Open

​18:00–18:40 | Content Session

​18:00–18:05 | Atlacle in 5 Minutes
Why Atlacle exists as a Japan Gateway VC
Speaker: Taka Doi (General Partner, Atlacle Fund)

​18:05–18:10 | Greetings from Meitar: Yoav Sade, Partner (5 min)
Japan practice & legal considerations for entering the Japanese market
Speaker: Yoav Sade, Partner (Meitar Law Offices)

​18:10–18:20 | Japan / Tokyo Market Briefing (10 min)
What it really takes to enter Tokyo
Speaker: Ani Terada (CEO, AironWorks)

​18:20–18:35 | Fireside Chat (15 min)
Entering Tokyo from Israel
Speakers: Taka Doi × Ani Terada

​18:35–18:40 | Wrap-up & Transition

​18:40–20:00 | VC Lounge Networking

​Open conversations on:

• ​Entering Tokyo / Japan

• ​PoC and enterprise partnerships

• ​Investment & collaboration opportunities

​Speakers

​Taka Doi
General Partner, Atlacle Fund

​Ani Terada
CEO, AironWorks

​Who should attend

• ​Founders considering Tokyo / Japan expansion

• ​Investors interested in Japan-related opportunities

• ​Startups looking for Japan-focused VC and partnerships