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Japan’s Largest Pitch Event for the Next Generation of Startups
LAUNCHPAD SEED 2025
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November 26, 2025 (Wed)
Tokyo Port City Takeshiba Port Hall
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LAUNCHPAD SEED 2025 is a pitch event specifically designed for seed-stage startups. IVS organizes "IVS LAUNCHPAD," Japan's largest pitch event.
With a long history, it celebrated its 19th year in 2025. As its name suggests, IVS LAUNCHPAD is a pitch event that was launched with the vision of "becoming a launchpad to support the breakthrough of early-stage startups that have not yet emerged into the world."
Finalists selected through rigorous screening will present before judges chosen from investors, executives, and entrepreneurs, competing for rankings.
Presenters who have prevailed in the selection from hundreds of applicants will present their products and passionate vision in 6-minute presentations.
Application Deadline
September 26 (Fri)
First Interview: October 7 (Tue) - 9 (Thu)
Final Interview: October 22 (Wed) - 23 (Thu)
Filming & Pitch Practice: November 14 (Fri)
Main Event: November 26 (Wed)
Investment of 5-25 Million Yen
Final presenting companies will receive investments of 5-25 million yen from the "LAUNCHPAD FUND," a seed fund operated by organizer Headline Asia.
* Contract format will principally be "J-KISS2.0" with Post Valuation Cap of 100-500 million yen and Discount Rate of 20%
Fundraising Support
We plan to invite over 200 investors on the day. We provide fundraising opportunities through matching with attending investors.
Mentoring
Finalists will receive individual pitch mentoring from Headline Asia capitalists. We also flexibly respond to consultations regarding business growth.
Alumni Community
Past presenters exceed 450 companies, with over 60 companies achieving exits and 14% achieving fundraising of over 1 billion yen. Exchange with senior executives is possible through the alumni community.
IVS Invitation
LAUNCHPAD presenters will receive free IVS invitations for approximately 3 years. Please leverage IVS's abundant networking opportunities to aim for further business growth.
Presenting Companies
487
+
Fundraising
3,000
+ Billion Yen
IPO/M&A
60
+ Companies
IPO
M&A
Fundraising of 1+ Billion Yen
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Startups capable of product demonstration
*Pre-launch companies are eligible if they can demonstrate services with mockups, etc.
Please apply by entering required information in the web form.
*Service introduction videos or text can be submitted after the application deadline.
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