Lii Inc. Wins Nagoya Qualifier of Startup World Cup 2026, World's Largest Startup Pitch Contest
Lii Inc. won the Nagoya qualifier of the 'Startup World Cup 2026,' one of the world's largest startup pitch contests, securing the right to represent Japan at the World Finals. This victory demonstrates Lii's commitment to business growth and social value creation.
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Lii Inc. (Headquarters: Showa-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture; Representative Director: Ayumi Hirose, hereinafter "Lii") won the "Startup World Cup 2026 Nagoya Qualifier" held on Thursday, April 23, 2026, from a total of 120 applicants.
This competition is the world's largest pitch contest organized by Pegasus Tech Ventures, USA. By winning this qualifier, which was held in Nagoya for the first time, Lii has earned the right to represent Japan at the World Finals to be held in San Francisco, USA, in November 2026.
At the World Finals in November 2026, Lii will present alongside representative companies from various countries around the world. As a startup from Nagoya, we aim for further business growth and creation of social value on the global stage.
About Startup World Cup
Startup World Cup is the world's largest pitch contest, with qualifiers held in over 130 countries and regions worldwide.
Global Expansion: Over 30,000 startups enter from around the world each year.
World Finals: Regional representatives gather in San Francisco to compete for a grand prize investment of 1 million US dollars (approximately 150 million JPY).
Domestic Achievements: It is a highly anticipated competition in Japan, offering valuable opportunities directly linked to fundraising, business alliances with major corporations, and global marketing.
[Comment from Ayumi Hirose, Representative Director and CEO of Lii Inc.]
"We are very pleased to have achieved such an honorable result, winning the Startup World Cup 2026 Nagoya Qualifier, a memorable event held in Nagoya for the first time!
Thank you to all stakeholders for your support, both locally and on social media.
At the World Finals, we aim to win as the representative of Japan, and by letting many people know about Lii's vision and services, we will create a world where more people exercise for at least one minute more than today!"
[Company Profile]
Company Name: Lii Inc.
Representative: Ayumi Hirose, Representative Director
Established: November 1, 2018
Location: Gokusho Central Building 3A, 3-8-1 Gokusho-dori, Showa-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
Website: https://liistyle.com/
[Contact Information for this matter]
Lii Inc. Public Relations: Yokoyama
TEL: 090-5944-9538 / MAIL: lii_pr@liistyle.co.jp
This competition is the world's largest pitch contest organized by Pegasus Tech Ventures, USA. By winning this qualifier, which was held in Nagoya for the first time, Lii has earned the right to represent Japan at the World Finals to be held in San Francisco, USA, in November 2026.
At the World Finals in November 2026, Lii will present alongside representative companies from various countries around the world. As a startup from Nagoya, we aim for further business growth and creation of social value on the global stage.
About Startup World Cup
Startup World Cup is the world's largest pitch contest, with qualifiers held in over 130 countries and regions worldwide.
Global Expansion: Over 30,000 startups enter from around the world each year.
World Finals: Regional representatives gather in San Francisco to compete for a grand prize investment of 1 million US dollars (approximately 150 million JPY).
Domestic Achievements: It is a highly anticipated competition in Japan, offering valuable opportunities directly linked to fundraising, business alliances with major corporations, and global marketing.
[Comment from Ayumi Hirose, Representative Director and CEO of Lii Inc.]
"We are very pleased to have achieved such an honorable result, winning the Startup World Cup 2026 Nagoya Qualifier, a memorable event held in Nagoya for the first time!
Thank you to all stakeholders for your support, both locally and on social media.
At the World Finals, we aim to win as the representative of Japan, and by letting many people know about Lii's vision and services, we will create a world where more people exercise for at least one minute more than today!"
[Company Profile]
Company Name: Lii Inc.
Representative: Ayumi Hirose, Representative Director
Established: November 1, 2018
Location: Gokusho Central Building 3A, 3-8-1 Gokusho-dori, Showa-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
Website: https://liistyle.com/
[Contact Information for this matter]
Lii Inc. Public Relations: Yokoyama
TEL: 090-5944-9538 / MAIL: lii_pr@liistyle.co.jp