Unlocking Japan: Investor Night in London
Shibuya Startup Support investor evening in London on Japan's startup landscape, Shibuya's role and UK-Japan collaboration.
- When
- Wed, October 28, 2026 · 03:00–06:00 JST
- Where
- Central London, United Kingdom (venue TBA) · In person
- Region
- Other
- Organizer
- Shibuya Startup Support
- Language
- EN
- Source
- Luma
Summary
Shibuya Startup Support, a program backed by Tokyo's Shibuya City, hosts an evening in central London aimed at opening up Japan's startup ecosystem, often seen from outside as a black box. Topics include the current state of Japan's startup and investment landscape, why Shibuya has become Tokyo's key hub for innovation and international startups, how Shibuya City's programs support global startups and investors entering Japan, and opportunities for UK and Japan collaboration.
The event is designed mainly for investors (VCs, CVCs, angels and family offices), with startups and ecosystem builders considering Japan also welcome. Speakers include Naoki Kamimaeda (Venture Partner, IQ Capital) and Dama Sathianathan (Senior Partner, Bethnal Green Ventures), followed by networking with drinks. The exact venue is to be announced and registrations are reviewed by the organizer.
About the community
A Shibuya City government-backed program that helps international startups enter the Japanese market through visa assistance, local network access, business matching and pilot projects in Shibuya. It runs events in Tokyo and abroad for founders, investors and ecosystem builders interested in Japan.
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