AGS Group Joins as Platinum Sponsor for B Dash Camp 2026 Spring Event in Sapporo

AGS Group's Role as a Platinum Sponsor at B Dash Camp 2026 Spring

AGS Group (Headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo, with representatives Atsushi Tokuzawa and Yoshihide Hirowatari) proudly served as a platinum sponsor at the B Dash Camp 2026 Spring held from May 20 to 22 in Sapporo. This premier event is known for gathering influential figures from the startup ecosystem to collaborate and share insights.

Among the notable components of the event was a sponsor session titled “Learning from Entrepreneurs with Experience in Founding, Going Public, and Exiting – Managing Startups in a Transformative Era.” Hirowatari, as the moderator, led a dynamic discussion featuring prominent guests like Shin Matsusaka (CEO of Supporters Holdings) and Atsushi Nonai (CEO of AT Capital). The dialogue explored the challenges and triumphs of entrepreneurship, detailing personal experiences from launching to securing a public listing, as well as navigating mergers and acquisitions. The intense discussions provided attendees with unique behind-the-scenes insights, along with a forward-looking conversation about potential actions in the AI-driven landscape of future entrepreneurship.

Presentation of AGS Award at Pitch Arena

The Pitch Arena segment saw a competitive display of over 150 startups narrowing down to 12 finalists after rigorous screening and interviews. During the finals, AGS proudly awarded the “AGS Award,” which includes 1 million yen worth of free consulting services and a year's supply of Yebisu beer, to Naoko Yamaguchi, COO of Cell-En Co., Ltd. The company is focused on developing microbial fuel cell technology aimed at creating a sustainable future.

In a statement, Yamaguchi expressed gratitude for receiving the AGS Award. She noted that AGS's consulting support would significantly bolster their efforts in bringing microbial power generation into society. This endorsement by AGS reinforces their journey towards stronger organizational groundwork and sustainable growth, highlighting the importance of expert guidance in navigating this development phase.

AGS's Sponsorship Background

Beginning with tax and accounting and transitioning into M&A, IPOs, business revitalization, and international operations, AGS provides a broad range of services. They plan to establish a specialized division for startup support in 2024 and will launch their CVC function, “AGS Capital Partners,” by April 2025. The group has supported startups comprehensively, integrating hands-on management assistance and capital support. Since 2016, AGS has participated as a sponsor for B Dash Camp, thus joining the event for the 11th consecutive year, attesting to their commitment to fostering the startup ecosystem.

About B Dash Camp

B Dash Camp is Japan's largest invitation-only conference, held biannually, welcoming top-tier entrepreneurs, public companies, venture capitalists, and startup supporters. The event is renowned for its sessions on industry trends, invaluable networking opportunities, and the exhilarating Pitch Arena competition.

Event Dates: May 20-22, 2026
Organizer: B Dash Ventures Inc.
* Website: B Dash Camp Sapporo

About AGS Group

AGS Group, comprising AGS Consulting Co., Ltd. and AGS Tax Accountant Corporation, is a Japan-based independent and comprehensive accounting firm. They provide a versatile range of services to about 4,500 corporate clients and 2,000 individuals, ranging from startups to publicly-listed companies, in areas like taxation, IPOs, M&A, international tax advisory, and more. AGS is dedicated to supporting the management of companies that underpin Japan’s economy and aims to become a leading accounting firm originating from Japan.

Company Headquarters

1-9-5 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan 24th Floor, Otemachi Financial City North Tower

Founders

Atsushi Tokuzawa, Yoshihide Hirowatari

Established

1970

Services

Management services, business succession support, corporate revitalization, IPO support, M&A support, international operations, fund management, business matching, etc.

Locations

Tokyo, Sapporo, Saitama, Yokohama, Shizuoka, Nagoya, Osaka, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Fukuoka, Kitakyushu, Kumamoto, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, Shanghai

Employees

806 (121 tax accountants, 122 certified public accountants, 10 overseas accountants) as of May 2026

Group Companies

AGS Consulting Co., Ltd., AGS Tax Accountant Corporation, AGS FAS Co., Ltd., LNOB Consulting Co., Ltd., ASTHOM PARTNERS Co., Ltd., AGS Skill Partners Co., Ltd., AGS Capital Partners Co., Ltd., Family Office Design Co., Ltd.