Exploring IPOs, Delistings, and PMI: The S Venture Lab Conference

Upcoming Event: S Venture Lab Conference

The highly anticipated S Venture Lab. is set to take place on August 20, 2025, at the Tokyo Venture Capital Hub and online via Zoom. This 45th edition promises to be an enlightening experience focusing on critical themes, including IPOs, delistings, and post-merger integrations (PMI).

Guest Speaker: This event will host Takashi Ogiwara, the founder of Sold Out, who will share his authentic experiences transitioning from an IPO to delisting through a takeover bid (TOB) and managing the subsequent PMI. His entrepreneurial journey encompasses significant milestones, such as leading Sold Out to the Mothers index, then to a First Section listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, and now establishing Rocketstar in 2023 to tackle regional revitalization and new ventures like search funds.

Background and Current Trends: As the dialogue around public and private companies intensifies, particularly in light of recent reviews of listing maintenance standards, this event aims to provide insights into strategic management and business succession from both perspectives.

Participants will gain valuable takeaways on navigating the complexities of IPOs and delistings, recognizing emerging trends that could shape the future of business operations in Japan and beyond.

Event Details

- Date: August 20, 2025
- Time: 18:30 - 20:30
- Venue: Tokyo Venture Capital Hub / Zoom

(Address: Azabudai Hills Garden Plaza, 5F, 5-9-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo)

- Organized by: S Venture Lab. (Strike, Inc.)
- Supported by: Mori Building Co., Ltd.
- Cooperated by: Independents Club Non-Profit Organization

The agenda will include:
1. Introduction: Setting the Stage
2. Session 1: Talk Session with Guest Speaker
3. Session 2: Startup Pitch Presentations
4. Session 3: Networking through Business Card Exchange (In-person only)

Featured Speakers

Takashi Ogiwara

Founder of Sold Out and CEO of Rocketstar, Takashi Ogiwara brings a wealth of experience to the conversation.
Ogiwara's journey began with entrepreneurial endeavors after graduation, followed by a pivotal career at Opt, where he gained insights into the internet's potential. After founding Sold Out in 2009 and overseeing its successful IPO journey, he navigated the complexities of being acquired in 2022. His current focus is on fostering small business success through M&A and nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurial talent.

Naoto Matsumoto

CEO of Abakam, Naoto Matsumoto has an impressive track record in venture capital, joining Future Venture Capital in 2002 and subsequently becoming the youngest president at FVC. He has successfully established numerous funds and transitioned to become an Executive Partner at Strike, focusing on innovative business solutions and capital growth.

About S Venture Lab.
S Venture Lab operates under Strike's mission to create allies that change the world. The platform facilitates collaboration between startups and established companies, creating opportunities for resources and knowledge sharing.

About Tokyo Venture Capital Hub:
This hub serves as Japan's first large-scale center for venture capital, uniting around 70 firms, including independent VCs and corporate venture arms, to stimulate industry growth and educate the next generation of VCs.

For further information and registration, visit the S Venture Lab website, or to reach us, please contact Strike’s Innovation Support Office at [email protected].

We look forward to seeing you there!