Kanmu to Sponsor 'StartPass × NEXs Tokyo Wall-Session Networking Event IVS Pop-Up Edition'

Kanmu Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, Executive Officer, CEO: Wataru Yagami) announces its sponsorship of the mentoring and networking event 'StartPass × NEXs Tokyo Wall-Session Networking Event IVS Pop-Up Edition,' co-hosted by Tokyo Metropolitan Government's startup support hub 'NEXs Tokyo' and startup support service 'StartPass.' Kanmu's CEO, Wataru Yagami, will participate as a wall-session mentor, engaging in direct dialogue with attendees.

Event Overview

StartPass × NEXs Tokyo Wall-Session Networking Event IVS Pop-Up Edition

https://4s.link/ja/7a8c7b44-58c9-4f3d-8597-0bd8a54ff3e5

This event is a results-guaranteed founder meeting designed for startup founders participating in IVS to pre-arrange meetings with investors, corporations, and experienced entrepreneurs—the people they truly need to meet.

It was conceived to fundamentally address common founder challenges such as 'I couldn't meet the investors I wanted to,' 'exchanges ended at business card swapping,' and 'time passed without knowing who to consult.'

Through pre-event interviews to clarify each founder's challenges, the event creates meaningful connections that go beyond chance encounters, driving business growth, fundraising, and partnerships.

Date and Time: July 2, 2026 (Thu) Mentoring sessions 13:00–17:50, Networking reception 18:00–20:00

※ Wataru Yagami will participate in the third session of the wall-session mentoring from 16:20 to 17:50.

Venue: Kyoto Tsutaya Bookstore SHARE LOUNGE Event Space

Organizers: StartPass / NEXs Tokyo

Supported by: Kanmu Co., Ltd.

Admission: Free (networking reception requires separate fee)

Target Participants:

• Founders and CxOs of seed to Series A-stage startups

• Those considering fundraising • Those seeking connections with VCs, CVCs, or corporations • Those wishing to discuss business challenges with experienced entrepreneurs or experts • Those aiming to turn IVS connections into tangible outcomes

Participation Requirements: Attendance requires, in principle, a ticket to IVS2026 (IVS PASS, IVS PASS STUDENT, CORE PASS, or CORE PASS Startup).

Tickets available at: https://www.ivs.events/pass

About StartPass

https://startpass.jp/

StartPass, provided by StartPass Inc., is an offensive-oriented startup corporate planning office that supports founders by articulating their vision and providing end-to-end assistance in strategy, fundraising, hiring, and organizational development.

To date, it has supported approximately 1,100 startups (estimated to be around 10% of domestic startups).

About NEXs Tokyo

https://www.nexstokyo.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/

'NEXs Tokyo' is a Tokyo Metropolitan Government support program aimed at fostering innovation across industry sectors, industries, and regions.

Kanmu Co., Ltd. Company Overview

Company Name: Kanmu Co., Ltd.

Representative: Representative Director, Executive Officer, CEO Wataru Yagami

Established: January 14, 2011

Address: 4F, Miyato Building Shinkan, 1-20-18 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Corporate Website: https://kanmu.co.jp/

Brand Logo URL: https://kanmu.co.jp/brand-guidelines/

Kanmu is a FinTech company with the mission of 'creating new financial choices.'

In its BtoC business, Kanmu develops and operates the Visa prepaid card 'Bunderu Card,' which can be instantly issued from an app and achieved 14 million downloads as of January 2026, and 'Pool,' an app that combines investment and payments in one platform. In its BtoB business, it offers cash flow solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises, including 'Sakutto Fundraising' and 'Sakutto Installments.'

As a member of the MUFG group, Kanmu aims to create a society where banking functions are upgraded by offering new financial choices.

Issuer of Prepaid Payment Instruments (Third-Party Type): Kanto Finance Bureau Director License No. 00690

Type II Financial Instruments Business Operator: Kanto Finance Bureau Director (Financial Instruments) No. 3321

Electronic Payment Agent: Kanto Finance Bureau Director (Electronic Agency) No. 146

Affiliated Associations: General Incorporated Association Fintech Association, General Incorporated Association for Promotion of Financial Data Utilization, General Incorporated Association of Type II Financial Instruments Business Operators