# Pitch & Connect: 2026 Finale

> Final 2026 startup pitch night in Shibuya: six founders pitch, guest judges give feedback.

- When: Tue, November 17, 2026 18:00–21:00 JST
- Where: Shibuya, Japan · In person
- Region: Kanto (Tokyo)
- Organizer: Pulsar Innovations
- Language: EN
- Source: Luma — https://lu.ma/5rpg706d
- Page: https://japantech.info/events/luma-5rpg706d/

## Summary

Pitch & Connect holds its final pitch night of 2026 in Shibuya. Six founders each give a 5 minute pitch followed by 5 minutes of Q&A and feedback, first from the audience and then from the judges.

Guest judges include Max Hodges, founder and CEO of White Rabbit Japan, Colin Magne of Japan Angels, and Lee Jean of Pulsar Innovations. The event is kept small to allow for more thoughtful conversation, with light snacks provided and BYOB drinks.

The standout startup is selected to pitch at the Japan Angels x Pitch & Connect event in January 2027.

## About the community

Pitch & Connect is a recurring startup pitch series for founders and startup enthusiasts in Tokyo. Events are small and pair short pitches with audience and judge feedback, aiming for useful conversations beyond business card exchanges.

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