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Brazil Japan Startup Forum 2026: A Catalyst for Innovation

On April 9, 2026, São Paulo witnessed the inaugural \"Brazil Japan Startup Forum 2026,\" organized by B Venture Capital (BVC), an active player in the Latin American startup landscape. Skylight Consulting, a Tokyo-based firm led by Toshiaki Habutsut, partnered with BVC to present the forum, which aimed to enhance startup collaborations between Brazil and Japan. This event gathered startup founders, investors, and venture capitalists, focusing on fostering a robust innovation ecosystem connecting both countries.

The forum featured insightful sessions, including \"The Reality of AI Startups in Brazil\" and \"Evaluating AI Startups from a VC Perspective.\" Following that, Japanese speakers delivered presentations on \"AI Strategies and Implementation in Japanese Companies.\" Among the distinguished speakers was Habutsut, who shared the stage with Hiroki Ikekawa, CEO of Monster Lab, Yuko Kiyome of Monex Group, and Ken Doi from ohpner. They discussed the unique value that human-centric AI brings to the market while highlighting the similarities in market characteristics and cultural traits between Japan and Brazil.

Habutsut emphasized how innovation can bridge gaps and develop partnerships that benefit both nations. Each speaker contributed their expertise, focusing on real-world examples of AI application in their industries, identifying strengths that could fuel collaboration.

An important aspect of the forum was the role of B Venture Capital. BVC focuses on supporting Latin American startups, helping them forge connections globally, especially with Japanese firms. The venture capital firm has actively organized meet-up events since 2022, creating opportunities for local investors and startups to engage, which further strengthens the region's innovation ecosystem.

BVC’s meet-up events have been held in various locations, including São Paulo, Bogotá, and Mexico City, showcasing a commitment to fostering international growth since its inception. Their future events continue to push for partnership opportunities to spur innovation on a larger scale.

SkyLight Consulting and BVC's partnership has flourished since 2021, emphasizing global open innovation and the need for cooperation between Japan and international markets to address emerging challenges. As a driving force in the innovation sector, Skylight Consulting aids in bridging expertise from various industries to capitalize on the dynamic environment in Brazil and Japan.

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