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CVC×Startup Collaboration Event Announcement

XSprout, a comprehensive advisory firm optimizing corporate venturing, is thrilled to announce an exciting event titled CVC×Startup Collaboration to be held on July 15, 2025, in collaboration with the NEXs Tokyo startup support initiative organized by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.

The event will feature prominent speakers from KDDI Corporation and Nankai Electric Railway, showcasing different phases of Corporate Venture Capital (CVC). Taisuke Matsumoto, CEO of XSprout, will act as the moderator, leading insightful discussions about the nuances of CVC operations and best practices for building relationships with startups.

Event Overview

• - Date: July 15, 2025 (Tuesday) 18:30 - 20:30 (tentative)
• - Venue: NEXs Tokyo (4th Floor, New Tokyo Building, 3-3-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
• - Target Participants: CVC personnel, new business developers, open innovation specialists, startups, etc.
• - Event Details and Registration

Event Program Highlights

1. Panel Discussion: CVC×Startup Collaboration
Keynote speakers include:
- Ai Kanayama, Group Leader of Open Innovation Promotion Department at KDDI Corporation
- Junichi Konkawa, Director of Investment Department at NANKAI NEXT Ventures (Concurrent role with Nankai Electric Railway’s Business Strategy Department)
- Taisuke Matsumoto, CEO of XSprout

2. Networking Opportunities
There will be dedicated time for participants to engage with the speakers and network with other CVC and startup attendees.

About XSprout

• - Company Name: XSprout, Inc.
• - Location: 5-9-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo
• - Representatives: Taisuke Matsumoto and Shu Kagawa
• - Founded: December 8, 2023
• - Business Focus: Comprehensive advisory services tailored to optimize corporate venture strategies.

At XSprout, we provide exceptional support aimed at optimizing corporate venturing, from building frameworks to PR strategies. Our collaboration with partners like eiicon and Spiral Innovation Partners enriches our service offerings, aiding in partner scouting, facilitating open innovation, and supporting CVC operations.

Please note that the information provided is current as of the date of announcement and may be subject to change without notice.