Mizuho, Visa, and Freee Unite: NCV Hosts Special Pitch Event Exploring the Future of B2B Payments and AI
Event Overview
New Commerce Ventures (NCV) has announced that it will host a special event themed around the future of B2B transactions, titled "New Commerce Pitch - B2B Night -," on October 20, 2026. Co-hosted with the support of Mizuho Bank, Ltd. and GMO Payment Gateway, Inc., the event will showcase the latest trends in B2B commerce and the payments sector.
Event Structure and Sessions
The event consists of four parts: startup pitches, talk sessions, panel discussions, and networking. The main program highlights include:
- Latest B2B Transaction Case Studies: Representatives from Visa Worldwide Japan, Freee, and Mizuho Bank will take the stage to introduce implementation examples of embedded finance in accounting SaaS and AI-driven credit evaluation.
- The Future of B2B Fintech: A discussion between Mizuho Bank and GMO Epsilon regarding co-creation strategies for B2B payments.
- Startup Pitches: Seven startups solving B2B challenges will each deliver a 6-minute presentation.
Background and Objectives
Currently, the B2B transaction sector is seeing a surge of interest in AI-driven "agentic commerce" and "embedded finance," which integrates financial functions directly into SaaS platforms. This event aims to dive deep into how advanced technologies are transforming B2B transaction processes—such as ordering, invoicing, payment, credit assessment, and cash flow management—while fostering meaningful matches between startups and established enterprises.
Call for Attendees and Pitch Participants
NCV expects around 300 attendees at the event. Additionally, they are currently recruiting startup companies to present their pitches, welcoming a wide range of enterprises that are building new standards in B2B transactions. Further details can be found on the official website and application form.