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Funds Startups at IVS2025: Key Side Events in Kyoto

Funds Startups, headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo, led by CEO Hiroshi Maekawa, is gearing up for an exciting showcase at the IVS2025 KYOTO event scheduled from July 2nd to 4th, 2025. This significant event will take place at the Miyakomesse and the Rohm Theatre in Kyoto, featuring various side events where Funds Startups will actively participate as speakers and hosts.

Event Highlights

Day 1: Deep NiCH KYOTO (July 2)

On the first day, we will hold a BBQ event named Deep NiCH KYOTO in front of Kyoto Station, targeting entrepreneurs, researchers, and VC professionals involved in startups. This gathering aims to create a casual environment where participants can discuss business commercialization, engage with deep tech startups, and talk about career paths around a warm fire.

Representing Funds Startups will be CEO Hiroshi Maekawa and Principal Mami Ohara, facilitating meaningful connections among startup professionals.

For more details, visit the event page: Deep NiCH KYOTO Information

Day 2: Finance Mix Summit

The second day will feature the Finance Mix Summit, focusing on the diverse funding methods available to startups, including investments, loans, venture debt, and subsidies. Participants, including entrepreneurs, VCs, financial institutions, and supporters, will gather to share knowledge, discuss best practices, and connect.

This summit will host several talk sessions and networking opportunities, including discussions among finance specialists and direct consulting sessions for startups to interact with multiple financial players at once.

Hiroshi Maekawa will present during the talk session from 1:30 PM to 2:15 PM, while Principal Shinpei Suzuki will facilitate consulting sessions at 1:00 PM and 1:30 PM.

Check out the event details here: Finance Mix Summit Information

Day 2: Venture Debt Summit 2025 in IVS

The very successful Venture Debt Summit 2025, initially held in February 2025, is making a comeback as part of the IVS side events. This session will feature key players in venture debt, providing valuable insights for startups at various stages, from early to later phases.

A quiz competition will also be held based on the session content, with the winner receiving luxurious prizes, including a stay voucher from NOT A HOTEL. Participants will have the chance to engage, learn, and enjoy a night filled with great networking opportunities.

Notable speakers during this event will include Executive Officer Takashi Kojima from Funds Startups, as well as Reiji Kobayashi, CEO of HAKKI AFRIKA.

For further information, visit: Venture Debt Summit Information

About IVS2025

IVS, which began in 2007, stands as Japan's largest startup conference, gathering startups, investors, corporations, and creators from around the globe. The theme for 2025 is **