Pre-seed VC "THE SEED" to Host "BANK SUMMIT 2026" on November 9!
Pre-seed investor "THE SEED" will host "BANK SUMMIT 2026" on November 9, 2026, an event bringing together banks, bank-affiliated CVCs, and startups to discuss the future of regional growth investment and business creation. This marks the third iteration of the event, fostering collaboration from a neutral standpoint.
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Pre-seed investor "THE SEED" (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative: Daiki Hirozawa; hereinafter "THE SEED") will host "BANK SUMMIT 2026" on Monday, November 9, 2026, at Bellesalle Onarimon.
This event, now in its third iteration, is a gathering where banks, bank-affiliated CVCs, and startups come together to discuss the future of regional growth investment and business creation. It is being held with the support and cooperation of many bank employees in planning and operation. Details regarding participating banks and the program will be announced sequentially.
**Background of the Event**
BANK SUMMIT is now entering its third year.
The first event in 2024 saw over 450 attendees from 56 banks nationwide, and the second in 2025 welcomed over 376 attendees from more than 65 banks. The sight of so many people gathering from across affiliations and regions has exceeded our expectations with each passing year.
We recognize that we cannot speak as directly involved parties about the weight and complexity of the challenges that regional financial institutions face daily. Nevertheless, there is something we have certainly observed over these three years. At the venue, people meeting for the first time openly discuss, saying, "This is how we do it," and "That's helpful," setting aside their titles. This scene, we believe, is the very significance of operating the BANK SUMMIT platform.
As an independent VC, we aim to provide a neutral gathering place once a year, belonging to no specific affiliation or region. We also intend to create opportunities to connect our portfolio companies and affiliated startups with bank representatives.
This year, for the third event, we are further refining our plans to make it an even better experience.
**Event Overview**
Event Name: BANK SUMMIT 2026
Edition: 3rd
Date: Monday, November 9, 2026 (Program details to be announced sequentially)
Venue: Bellesalle Onarimon (Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo)
Organizer: THE SEED (THE SEED Capital Co., Ltd.)
Target Audience: Regional banks, bank-affiliated CVCs, startup CEOs/executives
Event Details: Details will be published later on the official website (including participating banks, program, etc.)
Registration: To be announced later (Pre-registration form here)
**Inquiries regarding sponsorship and media coverage for this event**
Inquiries regarding sponsorship, media coverage, etc.
**Representative Profile**
Daiki Hirozawa
Born in 1992, from Osaka Prefecture. Joined a seed VC in 2015. Engaged in discovering new investment opportunities and supporting portfolio companies. In September 2018, became independent and established the seed fund "THE SEED." In March 2021, announced the establishment of the second fund. In March 2024, announced the establishment of the third fund. Currently manages approximately 4 billion JPY.
Executes investments in pre-seed and seed stages. Has made founding investments in approximately 60 companies, including New Innovations Inc., which provides "Smart Coffee Stand root C," AGRI SMILE Inc., which addresses agricultural challenges through science and technology-based agricultural support, Trifa Inc., which offers an overseas eSIM app, and FiT Inc., which operates fitness gyms.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Daiki.Hirozawa
X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/HirozawaDaiki
**Overview of Seed Investor "THE SEED"**
Fund Name: THE SEED
Representative: Daiki Hirozawa
Investment Target: Pre-seed, seed-round startups, primarily in Japan.
Corporate Website: https://theseed.vc/
Fund Blog: https://theseed.vc/magazine
Investment Consultation Meeting: https://theseed.vc/theseedtalk
This event, now in its third iteration, is a gathering where banks, bank-affiliated CVCs, and startups come together to discuss the future of regional growth investment and business creation. It is being held with the support and cooperation of many bank employees in planning and operation. Details regarding participating banks and the program will be announced sequentially.
**Background of the Event**
BANK SUMMIT is now entering its third year.
The first event in 2024 saw over 450 attendees from 56 banks nationwide, and the second in 2025 welcomed over 376 attendees from more than 65 banks. The sight of so many people gathering from across affiliations and regions has exceeded our expectations with each passing year.
We recognize that we cannot speak as directly involved parties about the weight and complexity of the challenges that regional financial institutions face daily. Nevertheless, there is something we have certainly observed over these three years. At the venue, people meeting for the first time openly discuss, saying, "This is how we do it," and "That's helpful," setting aside their titles. This scene, we believe, is the very significance of operating the BANK SUMMIT platform.
As an independent VC, we aim to provide a neutral gathering place once a year, belonging to no specific affiliation or region. We also intend to create opportunities to connect our portfolio companies and affiliated startups with bank representatives.
This year, for the third event, we are further refining our plans to make it an even better experience.
**Event Overview**
Event Name: BANK SUMMIT 2026
Edition: 3rd
Date: Monday, November 9, 2026 (Program details to be announced sequentially)
Venue: Bellesalle Onarimon (Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo)
Organizer: THE SEED (THE SEED Capital Co., Ltd.)
Target Audience: Regional banks, bank-affiliated CVCs, startup CEOs/executives
Event Details: Details will be published later on the official website (including participating banks, program, etc.)
Registration: To be announced later (Pre-registration form here)
**Inquiries regarding sponsorship and media coverage for this event**
Inquiries regarding sponsorship, media coverage, etc.
**Representative Profile**
Daiki Hirozawa
Born in 1992, from Osaka Prefecture. Joined a seed VC in 2015. Engaged in discovering new investment opportunities and supporting portfolio companies. In September 2018, became independent and established the seed fund "THE SEED." In March 2021, announced the establishment of the second fund. In March 2024, announced the establishment of the third fund. Currently manages approximately 4 billion JPY.
Executes investments in pre-seed and seed stages. Has made founding investments in approximately 60 companies, including New Innovations Inc., which provides "Smart Coffee Stand root C," AGRI SMILE Inc., which addresses agricultural challenges through science and technology-based agricultural support, Trifa Inc., which offers an overseas eSIM app, and FiT Inc., which operates fitness gyms.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Daiki.Hirozawa
X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/HirozawaDaiki
**Overview of Seed Investor "THE SEED"**
Fund Name: THE SEED
Representative: Daiki Hirozawa
Investment Target: Pre-seed, seed-round startups, primarily in Japan.
Corporate Website: https://theseed.vc/
Fund Blog: https://theseed.vc/magazine
Investment Consultation Meeting: https://theseed.vc/theseedtalk