Financiers Unite: Join the IVS2025 Finance Mix Event in Kyoto

Gathering of Finance Specialists at IVS2025

Aiming to support startups leveraging innovative financial solutions, INQ, a company based in Tachikawa, Tokyo, collaborates with Fivot, Yoii, IPPO, StartPass, and SEVENRICH Accounting to host an official side event during the prominent startup conference IVS2025, taking place from July 2 to July 3, 2025, in Kyoto.

Theme: Finance Mix

The event will highlight the concept of ‘Finance Mix,’ where startups can explore diverse funding options like equity investments, loans, venture debt, and subsidies. This event seeks to create a platform where entrepreneurs, venture capitalists (VCs), financial institutions, and supporters can connect, network, and share the latest insights in the dynamic startup ecosystem.

Event Overview

Date: July 2 (Tuesday) 18:30 – 21:00
Event: Finance Mix Night
The evening will feature a discussion and networking session where finance specialists will share the latest best practices and success stories related to Finance Mix. This is an excellent opportunity for entrepreneurs contemplating Finance Mix strategies to engage in casual conversations with frontline players in the industry.

Venue: Tsutaya Bookstore SHARE LOUNGE
Address: 2-35 Otabicho, Shijo-dori, Teramachi, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8002, Japan

Free Registration Link

Date: July 3 (Wednesday) 10:30 – 15:00
Event: Finance Mix Summit
This comprehensive gathering will mark a crucial opportunity for startups, entrepreneurs, VCs, financial institutions, venture debt players, and supporters to connect, exchange ideas, and enhance their understanding of Finance Mix.

Venue: QUESTION
Address: 390-2 Shimaruya-machi, Kawaramachi-dori, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan

Free Registration Link

Featured Sessions

Finance Mix Summit on July 3
A panel of finance specialists will share their best practices and case studies in two discussion sessions:

- Seed to Early Finance Mix

- Shunta Sato, Senior Deputy Director, Tokyo Startup Support Plaza, Japan Finance Corporation
- Hiroyuki Takahagi, Managing Partner, OASIS FUND
- Yosuke Fujita, General Manager, Finance Division, SEVENRICH Accounting
- Teppei Wakabayashi, CEO, INQ (Facilitator)

- Post-Series A Finance Mix

- Tetsuro Sonoda, Director of New Business, Startup Support Division, Japan Finance Corporation
- Yusuke Ogawa, Group Leader, Venture Support Group, Resona Bank
- Hirotaka Akaoka, Manager, Innovation Business Division II, Mizuho Bank
- Takatoshi Sakamoto, Director, Femto Partners (Facilitator)

CFO Insights on Finance Mix

- Takumi Hara, Head of Strategic Finance, Class
- Takuya Morishima, CFO, ABABA
- Jin Nakatsuji, CEO, Majilis (Facilitator)

Startup Debt Latest Trends

- Hirohiko Maekawa, Managing Partner, Funds Venture Debt Fund
- Hitoshi Takeuchi, Senior Executive Officer and Tokyo Branch Manager, Hokkokudo Bank
- Kazuki Komura, CEO, Siiibo Securities
- Masato Tanaka, General Partner, ALPHA (Facilitator)

Consultation Session on July 3

Participants will have the chance to converse directly with finance specialists during a pre-scheduled consultation session, providing an invaluable opportunity for tailored advice.

Mentors Include:

- Kohei Okubo, New Commerce Ventures
- Kenya Kikuta, Resona Capital
- Takuto Ota, Fivot
- Satoru Kato, Bankable
- Hiroyuki Takahagi, OASIS FUND
- Shunta Sato, Japan Finance Corporation (and many more)

This event aims to enhance recognition of Finance Mix while fostering community engagement through collaborations with notable startups and financial institutions.

About INQ

With a mission of turning ‘those who stimulate’ into ‘those who achieve,’ INQ has supported over 1,200 startups, providing debt financing exceeding 8.7 billion yen as of February 2025. The company actively alleviates concerns and complexities associated with fundraising, allowing entrepreneurs to focus on their core business operations.