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Accelerate Startup Discovery & Growth Together.
Book an online meeting via TimeRex to discuss partnership opportunities.
✨ Partner Benefits
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Early Deal Sourcing Access
Connect early with growth-stage startups seeking fundraising and strategic alliances across our 1,000+ alumni network.
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Priority Pitch Referral Slots
Refer startups from your portfolio or community to pitch directly to 2,500+ investors and corporate decision-makers.
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Investment & Alliance Creation
Generate concrete deal flow for equity investment, M&A, and open innovation through pitch sessions and commentator roles.
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Ecosystem Branding & Visibility
Enhance your visibility among entrepreneurs and co-investors as an active partner supporting the startup ecosystem.
🎯 Recommended For
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VCs, CVCs & Angel Investors
Investors looking to strengthen Seed to Series A deal sourcing or support existing portfolio companies with follow-on fundraising.
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Accelerators, Incubators & Universities
Organizations seeking nationwide investor exposure and fundraising opportunities for their cohort or regional/university startups.
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Startup Advisors, Financial & Professional Firms
Advisors and professionals who regularly meet promising founders and want to offer VPO pitch opportunities as a growth catalyst.
Partnership & Sourcing Flow
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Book a Meeting
Schedule an online chat via TimeRex. Tell us about your focus areas and sourcing/referral goals.
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Align on Scheme
We align on how to refer startups, share deal flow information, and participate in VPO events.
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Referral & Pitching
Referred startups take the stage for a 7-minute pitch and live Q&A with investors and corporates.
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Deal Creation
Follow up on investor interest and build a continuous cycle of startup discovery and deal creation.
📋 VPO Sourcing Platform & Audience
Audience Breakdown
🌐 Others (Media, Banks, Founders, Gov)
30%
Over 1,000 startups have pitched at VPO. Click shuffle to explore random alumni.
Become a Sourcing Partner
Schedule an online meeting via TimeRex to get started.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is there any fee for Sourcing Partners or pitching startups?
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There is no fee for standard sourcing partnership and referring promising startups to pitch at VPO. There is also no pitching fee for the referred startups themselves. Details will be shared during our online meeting.
Who can become a Sourcing Partner?
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VCs, CVCs, angel investors, accelerators, incubators, universities, municipalities, financial institutions, and startup advisors/consultants who support or scout startups are all welcome.
Can we refer our portfolio or supported startups to pitch?
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Yes! Startups referred by our Sourcing Partners receive priority consideration for upcoming VPO pitch sessions (pitching is also free for the startups) to present directly to our network of 2,500+ investors and corporates.
Can we join even if we want to focus on scouting (deal sourcing) first?
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Absolutely. Whether you want to refer startups, scout promising Seed to Series A companies from our pitch events, or participate as a guest commentator, please book a meeting first.
Are there any industry or stage restrictions for startups?
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There are no industry restrictions (AI, SaaS, DeepTech, Healthcare, ClimateTech, etc. are all welcome). Most pitching startups are around Pre-Seed, Seed, to Series A stages.
Can partners outside Tokyo or overseas participate?
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Yes. All pitch events and partner meetings are conducted 100% online via Zoom, making it easy to collaborate from anywhere in Japan or globally.