Kansai VC Reveals: The Reality of Fundraising Through Collaboration with Regional Financial Institutions and Local Governments

Background of the Seminar

Startup fundraising tends to concentrate heavily in Tokyo, where competition is increasingly fierce. Meanwhile, regional areas are developing ecosystems where financial institutions, local governments, and VCs collaborate to support startups, making this an increasingly viable option for business creation and fundraising. Protostar Co., Ltd. organized this seminar to share valuable insights and expertise addressing this very challenge.

Seminar Speakers and Content

Tadatsugu Nakamura, Representative Director of Lightup Ventures Inc., a Kansai-based seed-stage investment firm, will speak at the seminar. Drawing on concrete case studies ranging from seed investment to Pre-Series A fundraising, he will provide a detailed explanation of the realities behind collaborating with regional financial institutions and local municipalities.

Key Takeaways from the Seminar

Participants will gain a deep understanding of the actual support provided by VCs in partnership with regional financial institutions and local governments, the impact that establishing a base outside of Tokyo has on fundraising, and the key factors seed-stage entrepreneurs should consider when selecting a VC.

Event Overview

This seminar will be held via Zoom Webinar on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, starting at 18:30 JST. Through its entrepreneur support platform "StartupList" and media operations, Protostar Co., Ltd. remains committed to expanding the startup ecosystem centered around supporting challengers.