Japan Startup × Silicon Valley 3rd Meetup 2025

The Japan Startup × Silicon Valley Meetup brings together leading entrepreneurs, innovative startups, prominent investors, and visionary engineers from Japan and Silicon Valley for an afternoon of high-impact networking, pitches, and cross-border collaboration.

This exclusive event offers a rare opportunity to engage directly with Japanese startup CEOs who maintain strong partnerships with major corporations in Japan, as well as investors and venture capitalists, including some of the country’s most influential funds. Participants will gain fresh insights into cutting-edge AI and technology trends while fostering meaningful connections in a relaxed yet dynamic atmosphere.

Date & Time: October 28, 15:00 – 18:00
Venue: Ding Ding TV, Silicon Valley
Language: English (All sessions conducted in English)
Admission: $20

Program Schedule
15:00 – 15:05 Opening Remarks – JAIC Owada
15:05 – 15:15 Pitch – Montana (Mr. Frederic)
15:15 – 15:30 Pitch – Deeli.AI (Mr. Alan)
15:30 – 16:00 Mini Pitches – 10 Startups from Japan & Silicon Valley
16:00 – 16:05 Closing Remarks – JAIC Motohara
16:05 – 18:00 Pizza & Chat – Networking Session

Reasons to join

• Direct Access to Leaders – Engage with Japanese startup CEOs who are seldom accessible outside of Japan.
• Influential Investor Presence – Meet top-tier investors and VCs, including some of Japan’s largest.
• Cross-Border Opportunities – Discover new business prospects between Japan and Silicon Valley.
• Technology & AI Insights – Learn about the latest developments shaping the future of innovation.
• Casual Networking – Strengthen relationships over an informal pizza gathering.

Highlights from Past Events

• Successful AI startups launched in Silicon Valley
• Secured investments totaling over $500K
• Special Pitches from ex-GAFA, and Gov.
• Built strong partnerships between Silicon Valley and Japan
• See past year’s outcomes here:
  https://docs.google.com/document/d/124oHlOagc4XkjLfnQVxiJf-cxACWlDsFqO_wSHdkL6A/edit?usp=sharing

Organizations/VC Participated Last Year

• Montana Department of Commerce
• Mizuho Bank VC
• Nomura Research Institute VC
• Ajinomoto VC etc..

Organizations/Startups Participated in the Past

• Carnegie Mellon University
• Alpha Gen AI
• ScreenCandi
• Oppkey
• hyperspec ai
• AI Tensors
• DLA Piper LLP etc...

Join us for an inspiring afternoon where Japan’s innovation meets Silicon Valley’s entrepreneurial spirit!

Whether you are seeking strategic partnerships, funding opportunities, or market insights, this meetup is the place to connect with the right people in the right environment.