Over 30 VCs to Co-Host Major Startup Pitch Event Slated for October

Background of the Event

Animal Spirits LLC has announced that it will host "Selected Startup Pitch 2026 Fall," a one-day pitch event designed to match seed and early-stage startups with investors, on Monday, October 19, 2026, at Bellesalle Shiba Park. Because startup fundraising heavily relies on finding the right investors, the event has been planned as a platform to foster the growth of the startup ecosystem.

Event Overview

Co-hosted by more than 30 venture capital firms, the event will feature over 70 startups—selected through both recommendations and open applications—pitching across three distinct stages. Designed to minimize non-pitch distractions, the format maximizes time for booth exhibitions and one-on-one communication with investors, thereby facilitating practical and efficient networking.

Objectives

The event's defining characteristic is its operation as a cross-industry ecosystem that does not rely on any single VC network. By creating an environment in Tokyo where growth-stage startups can engage in intensive, single-day dialogues with investors tailored to their specific phase, the event aims to streamline the fundraising and business partnership process.

Participation and Application Information

Applications for startups wishing to present (deadline: September 18, 2026) and registration for interested investors are now open. By hosting the event in-person in Tokyo, it minimizes travel friction while providing both investors and entrepreneurs with meaningful, deep-dive opportunities for practical dialogue.