Accelerating Deep-Tech Fundraising: Special Venture Debt Session Announced with Four Major Financial Institutions

Background of the Event

Funds Startups Inc. has announced that it will host a co-sponsored session titled "Debt Financing Gateway vol.2" at "TECHNIUM Global Conference 2026," one of Japan's largest deep-tech conferences, scheduled for September 2 and 3, 2026. The session will feature participation from Aozora Corporate Investment Co., Ltd., The Shizuoka Bank, Ltd., MUFG Bank, Ltd., Resona Bank, Limited, and Beyond Next Ventures Inc.

Purpose and Content of the Session

In recent years, while the number of deep-tech startup foundings has grown, the business environment—characterized by the need for substantial capital and long development timelines—remains a significant challenge. This event aims to address these hurdles through the strategic use of venture debt, providing a platform for startups and financial institutions to share insights through dialogue. Building on the strong reception of the previous event, this installment introduces a newly established interactive networking session between financial institutions and startups alongside the main panel.

Deepening Practical Discussions

This session will dive deep into the practical challenges of utilizing debt financing in the deep-tech sector. The primary focus is to deliver actionable, highly reproducible insights, such as the evaluation criteria employed by various financial institutions and guidance on when and on what basis startups should initiate consultations. The ultimate objective is to build a funding ecosystem that appropriately combines equity and debt to support sustainable startup growth.

Future Collaboration and Outlook

As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Funds Inc., Funds Startups Inc. operates venture debt funds and provides support to financial institutions. Moving forward, the company aims to promote the diversification of startup funding options and deepen collaboration with stakeholders, thereby establishing a framework that supports the growth of startups generating significant social impact.