Raising the Bar: Fundraising and Growth in Kansai

An evening panel discussion about the challenges of fundraising for startups in Kansai.

In today's startup landscape, securing funding is often the most challenging aspect for founders. Recent scandals in the investor market have eroded investor confidence, leading to smaller funding amounts, increased scrutiny, and decreased risk-taking. While many governments actively support R&D projects and startups, Japan's startup ecosystem must catch up to other G7 nations regarding infrastructure, financial support, and entrepreneurial aptitude. This has resulted in significant challenges for startups in Japan, especially in Kansai, where its many benefits are not attractive enough to keep talent and financers from relocating to Tokyo, thus hindering innovation and growth.

Food and beverages will be served during our networking session after the panel discussion is finished.

Program:
18:00 – Doors open
18:30~18:45 – Opening remarks and introduction
18:45~19:30 – Panel discussion
19:30~19:40 – Q&A
19:40~20:30 – Networking with food and beverages

Moderator:
Joshua Flannery from Innovation Dojo Japan

Speakers:
Dr. Felix Moesner – Swissnex
Kenneth Jeng – Moon Creative Labs
Matthew Ketchum – Web3 Explorer
David Purdue – Consulate of Canada

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