Funds Startups Principal Mami Kohara to Speak at IVS2025

Funds Startups, a subsidiary of Funds Inc., is excited to announce that its Principal, Mami Kohara, will take the stage at the prestigious IVS2025 conference. Scheduled for July 2-4, 2025, at the Miyako Messe and Roam Theatre in Kyoto, this conference is set to be a major event in the startup ecosystem, attracting entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders from around the world.

Overview of IVS2025

Launched in 2007, the IVS (Innovation and Venture Summit) has become Japan's largest startup conference, providing a platform for networking and collaboration. The theme for 2025 is "Reshape Japan with Global Minds," emphasizing the importance of international perspectives in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. Participants can look forward to events including networking opportunities, pitch contests like the IVS LAUNCHPAD, and a vibrant startup market featuring over 300 companies. Notably, the event will also host the IVS Youth program on July 5, encouraging entrepreneurship among younger generations.

Session Highlights Featuring Mami Kohara

Mami Kohara will feature in two impactful sessions aimed at addressing contemporary challenges and opportunities in the investment landscape:

Session 1: Empower Her Stage (Day 3 EH3-2, July 4, 12:00-12:40)

This session seeks to investigate the role of investors in shaping futures beyond just financial gains. Kohara, along with three other leading investors, will candidly discuss their career paths and reflect on the industry's gender challenges. The discussion promises to be inspiring, focusing on building a better ecosystem that nurtures diverse talent and champions equal opportunities in investment careers. Attendees will emerge with a stronger understanding of the critical issues at play and the role investors can play in addressing them.

Learn more about this session here.

Session 2: Deep Tech Stage (Day 3 DT3-5, July 4, 15:00-15:40)

The second session will delve into the crucial relationship between deep tech companies and financial institutions. With the rapid advancements in technology, there is an urgent need to create ecosystems that support these companies with varied financing strategies. During this session, discussion points will include innovative practices, risk management techniques, and case studies of successful partnerships between deep tech firms and financial institutions. The focus will be on long-term sustainability and how to keep the innovation momentum going in a complex environment.

Discover more about the Deep Tech Session here.

Looking Ahead

Funds Startups is committed to enabling startups to achieve their optimal growth trajectory while creating social impact. Since its inception in December 2023, the firm has aimed to diversify funding methods for startups, acting almost like an investment bank dedicated to the startup community. Kohara's participation at IVS2025 marks a significant step towards reinforcing these objectives and underlines the company's commitment to fostering innovation in challenging societal aspects.

For more information about the conference, visit the official IVS website: IVS Official Site. Participants and interested parties are encouraged to take part in this transformative event which promises to highlight the intersection of Japan's rich cultural heritage and cutting-edge technological advancements.

Join us at IVS2025, where we can collectively work towards "Reshaping" the future of Japan in a globally collaborative environment.