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The New Commerce Pitch Vol.14: Bridging Startups and Industry Leaders

New Commerce Ventures (NCV), an industry venture capital firm based in Shinagawa, Tokyo, has officially announced the opening of applications for startups to participate in the upcoming New Commerce Pitch Vol.14, scheduled for April 27, 2026. This pitch event aims to connect innovative retail and commerce startups with leading companies in the industry.

NCV has previously hosted these exclusive pitch events under the “New Commerce Pitch” banner, successfully connecting over 170 major enterprises with startups, resulting in more than 600 matchmaking opportunities. These events present startups with a unique chance to propose proof of concept (POC) initiatives, implementation strategies, and potential collaborations to a wide audience of business leaders.

The 14th installment of the series promises to be an engaging event, featuring pitches from eight selected startups, followed by a networking session designed to foster connections between startups and business corporations. In addition to the pitting companies, 20 other startups will showcase their products at designated booths, allowing for even greater interaction and collaboration opportunities.

Event Overview

• - Event Name: New Commerce Pitch Vol.14
• - Date and Time: April 27, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
• - Location: Goldwin Inc., 1st Floor, Seihou Building, 3-5-6 Kita-Aoyama, Minato, Tokyo

Presentation Details

Each participating startup will have 7 minutes to deliver a pitch, with no Q&A session planned. Startups will need to gather at the venue by 5:40 PM for a brief overview of the evening’s schedule. The pitch should cover the following topics within the allotted time:

• - Self-introduction
• - Target market and challenges
• - Product introduction
• - Business model
• - Competitor comparison
• - Achievements and implementation examples
• - Growth strategy
• - Proposal for implementation or collaboration

Who Can Apply?

This event targets startups focused on solving challenges within the retail and distribution sectors. There are no restrictions regarding development stage or funding status.

Application Deadline

The deadline for applications is March 16, 2026.

How to Apply

Interested startups should fill out the application form available at: Application Form Link
For representatives of business corporations wishing to attend, please indicate your interest in attending by filling out a separate contact form, stating your intent to attend the New Commerce Pitch. Note that participation for direct sales or solicitation purposes is not permitted: Contact Link

Previous Events

To get a glimpse of past events, photos and summaries can be found at: Past Events Archive

We look forward to welcoming startups that are pushing the boundaries in the retail and commerce sectors to apply and share their innovations and insights at New Commerce Pitch Vol.14. Together, let’s shape the future of commerce and retail.