1. Climate Tech & AI Session – Tuesday, June 24, 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM
This panel discussion features key figures at the forefront of Climate Tech and AI globally and domestically, including Richard Youngman, CEO of Cleantech Group, a global leader in the cleantech sector; Hidemi Naganuma, founder of an independent VC specializing in European deep tech; Mikio Kawahara of the University of Tokyo's venture capital arm, the University of Tokyo Collaborative Innovation Platform Development (UTokyo IPC);and Alex LeBrun, who leads AI startup Nabla. A networking reception will follow this session.
2. Session by Robotics Experts & Startup Founders – Wednesday, June 25, 12:00 PM–1:30 PM
We are pleased to welcome Paulo Debenest, founder of Hibot, which develops inspection robots for extreme environments, and Aveek Das, CTO of Guide Robotics, which advances DX in logistics and manufacturing through indoor positioning and navigation technology. We will hear about cutting-edge robotics, business development, and global expansion. Lunch will be provided for participants.
3. Panel and Networking Event with VCs/CVCs – Thursday, June 26, 12:30 PM–2:00 PM
This is a networking opportunity for venture capital and corporate venture capital firms investing in or considering investments in deep tech fields such as Climate Tech, AI, and Robotics. Lunch will be provided for participants. Please note this program is exclusively for VCs and CVCs.
Simultaneous interpretation (projected on screen) is available for all sessions, allowing participation in either Japanese or English. Seating is limited, so please register early.
All sessions will be held at SDS (Sakura Deeptech Shibuya) in Shibuya Sakura Stage.
◆ SDS (Sakura Deeptech Shibuya)
Central Building 12F, 1-1 Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo (※Entrance is on the 3rd floor)
https://www.sakuradeeptechshibuya.com/
Register here: https://forms.gle/9rhxYgdtJmLD823U6
【About Scrum Ventures】
Scrum Ventures is based in Silicon Valley and Tokyo, hubs of continuous innovation, and invests in early-stage startups transforming the world with new technologies and services.To date, we have invested in over 130 innovative startups across diverse categories including Mobility, Fintech, IoT, VR, Commerce, and Healthcare. Beyond mere capital investment, we contribute to enhancing startup value through hands-on business support, introductions to co-investors, global expansion assistance, and connections to business partners.
Company Name: Scrum Ventures LLC
Representative: General Partner Takuya Miyata (Founder)
Headquarters: San Francisco, USA
Established: February 2013
Business Description: Venture Capital Investment
URL: https://scrum.vc/ja/
【About Scrum Studio Inc.】
Scrum Studio Inc. facilitates new business creation between Japanese companies and global startups. We operate the "Global Business Co-creation Program," which supports co-creation between leading corporate partners across industries and startups using open innovation methodologies, as well as "Incubation Services" that assist overseas startups in entering the Japanese market. Scrum Studio Inc. drives new business and value creation between Japanese companies and startups worldwide.
Company Name: Scrum Studio Inc.
Representative: Masami Takahashi, President and CEO
Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo
Established: August 2020
Business Activities: New Business Creation Studio Business, Online Platform Business
URL: https://scrum.vc/ja/studio/
【Contact Information】
Scrum Ventures Contact: Miura
E-mail: contact@scrum.vc
