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The Exciting Return of BANK SUMMIT 2026

Overview
The influential pre-seed investment firm, THE SEED, will organize the third iteration of the BANK SUMMIT on November 9, 2026, at the Bellesalle Onarimon in Tokyo. This event aims to convene financial institutions, corporate venture capitalists, and innovative startups, providing a much-anticipated platform for dialogue around the investment landscape and the future of business development in regional economies.

Having previously welcomed over 450 representatives from 56 banks in its inaugural year and more than 376 attendees from 65 banks in 2025, this year's summit promises to build upon the successes of its predecessors. The interplay of ideas and experiences showcased at these summits has increasingly exceeded expectations, positioning the event as a pivotal gathering in the financial and startup ecosystem.

Background and Purpose
The significance of the BANK SUMMIT lies in its capacity to foster open discussions that transcend hierarchy. Participants are encouraged to share their unique insights, approaches, and challenges regardless of their affiliations. This informal and collaborative atmosphere has been a driving force behind the event, enabling meaningful connections and exchanges that can lead to growth and innovation across sectors.

As an independent venture capital firm, THE SEED seeks to cultivate a space where bank representatives and startups can engage, collaborate, and network away from traditional affiliations. This perspective has guided the planning of this upcoming event, with the understanding that regional banks face intricate challenges that require shared dialogue and innovative solutions.

Event Details

• - Event Name: BANK SUMMIT 2026
• - Edition: Third
• - Date: November 9, 2026 (Specific program details will be announced in due course)
• - Venue: Bellesalle Onarimon, Minato-ku, Tokyo
• - Organizer: THE SEED (THE SEED CAPITAL Co., Ltd.)
• - Target Audience: Regional banks, corporate venture capitalists, startup CEOs and executive management
• - Event Information: Additional details will be shared on the official website closer to the date, including participant banks and program specifics.
• - Registration Information: Pre-registration details will be communicated later.

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Meet Daiki Hirozawa
Leading THE SEED is Daiki Hirozawa, born in Osaka in 1992. He joined a seed VC firm in 2015, focusing on discovering new investment opportunities and supporting portfolio companies. In September 2018, he established THE SEED as an independent entity and later announced the second fund in March 2021, followed by the launch of the third fund in March 2024. Currently, THE SEED manages approximately 4 billion yen, investing in pre-seed and seed-stage startups across various sectors.

Notable investments include:

• - Root C: A smart coffee stand by New Innovations,
• - AGRI SMILE: Addressing agricultural challenges through science and technology,
• - Trifa: A provider of overseas eSIM applications,
• - FiT: A fitness gym chain.

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About THE SEED

• - Fund Name: THE SEED
• - Representative: Daiki Hirozawa
• - Investment Focus: Startups in the pre-seed and seed rounds centered in Japan
• - Corporate Website: THE SEED
• - Fund Blog: Magazine
• - Consultation for Investments: THE SEED Talk