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TORYUMON TOKYO 2025 RISE: An Invitation to Future Entrepreneurs

The TORYUMON TOKYO 2025 RISE is set to be an exhilarating startup festival focused on the U25 demographic. This event aims to gather young entrepreneurs, aspiring business owners, and anyone with an interest in startups, providing a platform that offers insights into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship. Following the massive success of TORYUMON TOKYO 2024 IGNITE, which saw around 800 attendees, the excitement is palpable as the upcoming festival promises to deliver even more impactful experiences.

Event Overview

Date and Location

• - Date: June 28, 2025
• - Time: 12:45 PM to 7:45 PM
• - Venue: Tokyo Port City Takeshiba Port Hall
• - Address: 1F Office Tower, 1-7-1 Kaigan, Minato City, Tokyo (Google Maps)
• - Access Information: Access

Who Can Attend

This event is tailored for students and those under the age of 25.

Agenda

The day is packed with exciting activities and insightful talks:

• - 12:15 - 12:45 PM: Entry Begins
• - 12:45 - 1:00 PM: Opening Remarks
• - 1:00 - 2:00 PM: Learning from Young Entrepreneurs—Growth Strategies in the Seed Stage
• - 2:00 - 2:30 PM: Networking Session 1
• - 2:30 - 3:00 PM: VC Reverse Pitch
• - 3:00 - 4:00 PM: Networking Session 2
• - 4:00 - 5:00 PM: U25 TORYUMON Pitch Competition
• - 5:00 - 5:30 PM: Networking Session 3
• - 5:30 - 6:30 PM: Learning from Successful Entrepreneurs—Future-Oriented Organizational and Product Strategies
• - 6:30 - 6:45 PM: Closing and Results Announcement
• - 6:45 - 7:45 PM: Networking Session 4

Featured Segments

Learning from Young Entrepreneurs: Growth Strategies

Moderated by Rihoko Hamayama from Sworkers, this segment features successful young entrepreneurs discussing real-life challenges and future perspectives. Among the speakers are:

• - Rihoko Hamayama: Representative Director, Sworkers
• - Momoka Takahashi: CEO, AdMel
• - Yuki Tsuboi: CEO, Hagino
• - Eiraku Ko: CEO, LacuS
• - Shota Maeda: President, Takumi Giken Kogyo

VC Reverse Pitch

Hear directly from eight venture capital and corporate venture capital firms as they present opportunities targeted at U25 entrepreneurs. Participating firms include:

• - Archetype Ventures
• - Asu Capital Partners
• - Chiba Dojo Fund
• - F Ventures
• - New Commerce Ventures
• - Agricultural and Financial Cooperation Capital
• - Shochiku Ventures
• - TRUST SMITH & CAPITAL

U25 TORYUMON Pitch

This competition showcases selected U25 entrepreneurs who will pitch their innovative ideas before a panel of distinguished judges, including notable industry figures from Quantum Leap Ventures and New Commerce Ventures, all focused on the entrepreneurial spirit of the younger generation.

Learning from Successful Entrepreneurs

In this final session, prominent entrepreneurs who have successfully navigated large-scale fundraising will share insights about creating a resilient organization and effective product strategies. The moderator for this session is Satoko Suzuki from Force Startups, featuring:

• - Masahiro Shimizu: CEO, ZEALS
• - Tomoya Nufukawa: CEO, Loglass
• - Eri Fukuda: CEO/CCO, SHE

Community Engagement

TORYUMON collaborates with various community partners, such as IBP Business Study Abroad Program, Keio Business Community, and Waseda University’s Entrepreneurship and Investment Project, among others. The event is officially supported by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.

A Message from the Organizers

“Whether you dream of starting your own business or are uncertain about your future path, TORYUMON offers a unique opportunity to meet new people and spark a change in your life. Join us and explore the exciting world of startups!” says Rihito Hamano, the representative organizer and second-year student at Keio University’s Faculty of Economics.

Future Events

TORYUMON will also feature the FUKUOKA edition on May 31, 2025, creating a comprehensive platform for youthful entrepreneurship across Japan.

For inquiries, please contact the TORYUMON administrative office at [email protected].