StartupMarket 2026 Opens VC Tour Reservations: 12 Slots for Exclusive Guided Tours of Promising Startups by Partner VCs.

The startup career conference "StartupMarket 2026" (held on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Tokyo Innovation Base), co-hosted by seven venture capital firms including ANOBAKA, CyberAgent Capital, Genesia Ventures, Headline Japan, mint, W fund, and TeamMake Capital, has opened reservations for "VC Tours" to visit partner VCs and their portfolio startups. In addition, details of the "Startup Information Desk" to be set up at the venue on the day have been disclosed. StartupMarket 2026 Details & Registration: https://startup-market.jp/ VC Tour Reservations for Registered Attendees: https://event.eventhub.jp/e/qUVEdQvBS/program Furthermore, the messaging feature between participating companies and attendees has been enabled. Registered attendees can now send messages through the management dashboard. [What is the VC Tour?] The VC Tour is a special program unique to StartupMarket 2026, where venture capital partners act as guides, taking visitors through booths of portfolio companies they are currently focused on. Through the eyes of investment professionals, participants will learn about industry trends, company strengths, and the background behind investment decisions—insights that cannot be gained by simply looking at the booths. - Each VC will conduct two tours, for a total of 12 slots. - Each 30-minute tour will cover five portfolio companies selected by the co-hosting VCs. - Capacity: 15 people per slot (first-come, first-served). - Reservations started around May 20 via EventHub. [VC Tour Day Schedule] 13:00 - ANOBAKA 13:15 - W fund 13:45 - Genesia Ventures 14:00 - CyberAgent Capital 14:30 - Headline Japan 14:45 - mint 15:15 - ANOBAKA 15:30 - W fund 16:00 - Genesia Ventures 16:15 - CyberAgent Capital 16:45 - Headline Japan 17:00 - mint *Start times are staggered by 15 minutes to avoid congestion at the meeting point. *Guided startups for each slot will be announced on the reservation page. [Startup Information Desk - No Reservation Required] For visitors who are unsure which booths to visit or want to find companies matching their career goals, co-hosting VCs will set up "Startup Information Desks" at the venue. Experts from venture capital firms will recommend the most suitable companies from the 63 exhibitors based on each visitor's interests and goals. Recommendations are made using information collected beforehand from the startups (such as priority hiring positions). - Consultation is available on the spot without a reservation. - Possible topics: identifying suitable booths, understanding what it's like to work at a startup, career direction advice, and interest in VC careers. [Objective of the VC Tours and Information Desk] With around 60 exhibiting startups, the key question in designing this event was whether each visitor could find the "one company" for them. The VC Tour serves as an efficient and deep entry point through the "investor's eye," while the Startup Information Desk provides personalized support for each participant's interests and situation. [Event Overview] Event Name: StartupMarket 2026 URL: https://startup-market.jp/ Date & Time: Saturday, June 20, 2026, 11:30-18:00 Venue: Tokyo Innovation Base (3-8-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005) Expected Attendees: 1,200 Exhibiting Startups: approx. 60 Host VCs: ANOBAKA, CyberAgent Capital, Genesia Ventures, Headline Japan, mint, W fund, TeamMake Capital