[Japan's Highest Peak] "SWISH! Mountain," the Decisive Battle Deciding the Top Startup Carrying Japan's Future, Scheduled for Sept 27 (Sun) in Karuizawa, Nagano. Call for Speakers Opens!
ON&BOARD announced 'SWISH! Mountain,' a top-tier pitch event for seed/early-stage startups to be held in Karuizawa on Sept 27, 2026, offering mentoring and pitching opportunities to top VCs.
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ON&BOARD Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Directors: Masato Shimodaira, Kosuke Nakayama) will hold "SWISH! Mountain 《Founders' Climb 2026》," the definitive "summit battle" for Japan's highest peak startups, on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
At an altitude of 1,000m, the roof of Japan, Nagano. It is "the battleground closest to the summit of Japan."
This event will be "Japan's highest peak summit battle" where selected seed and early-stage startups from all over the country compete. Away from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo, in this place where 400 of Japan's leading investors and entrepreneurs gather, the startups that will carry the future of Japan will assemble.
SWISH! Mountain Entry
🏔 SWISH! Mountain: The "Ceremony of Ascent" Aiming for Japan's Ceiling
Ascent means taking on the challenge of climbing steep, highly difficult rock faces, rather than walking on paved mountain trails.
Sometimes hit by blizzards that block vision, sometimes gasping in thin oxygen, one carves out steps focusing only on the summit (vision) they believe in.
The challenge of entrepreneurship can be said to be an ascent in life, moving forward on a pathless path and aiming for the summit.
"SWISH! Mountain" is not a show just to present neatly arranged presentations. It is a place where "rough gems (the next generation's leading actors)" who have not yet been discovered by the world show their business, organization, and aspirations as they are, proving their potential to traverse rugged paths.
A total of 400 people, including top-tier investors representing Japan and senior entrepreneurs, will gather at the venue. Under the watchful eye of this premier domestic community, the challenge of the climbers (entrepreneurs) aiming for the world begins.
📅 Event Overview
Event Name: SWISH! Mountain 《Founders' Climb 2026》
Date & Time: Sunday, September 27, 2026, 12:30 - 14:30 (planned)
Venue: Karuizawa Prince Hotel Nagano *Held as the main content of DAY 2 of "SWISH! Startup Camp"
Scale: Approximately 400 attendees (Decision makers only)
🎁 Benefits of Participation and Value Provided
Selected climbers (entrepreneurs) will be provided with "equipment" for non-continuous business growth, beyond mere prize money.
Provision of presentation opportunities to decision-makers of leading domestic VCs and CVCs
Top VCs and angel investors leading Japan will participate as judges. We will create opportunities for on-the-spot fundraising and alliances with large corporations.
Substantial mentoring by hands-on VCs
ONBOARD members and experts in various fields will thoroughly accompany you from strategy formulation to pitch expression. We will raise the resolution of the business to the maximum limit in 2-3 months.
National recognition and branding
This event plans for massive media exposure, allowing speakers to instantly gain recognition in the domestic startup scene.
Participation in a strong community
You can gain deep connections beyond mere interests with top runners of the same generation who are also taking on grueling climbs.
🗓 Schedule to the Summit
End of June 2026: Entry deadline
July: Document screening/Interview screening / Decision of climbers
July-September [Base Camp]: Mentoring and brush-up period
September 26 [DAY 1]: Declaration of resolve (Rising Field Inc.)
September 27 [DAY 2]: Final pitch (Karuizawa Prince Hotel West)
🧗 Eligibility
- Seed/early-stage startups
- The number of equity funding rounds should generally be 2 or fewer (up to Series A round)
SWISH! Mountain Entry
💡 About SWISH! Startup Camp
"SWISH! Startup Camp 2026" is a startup conference where growth industry leaders (startup entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, investors, etc.) gather to return to their origins (Why) through "active learning" physically moving in great nature and "honest dialogue" around a bonfire.
In the 1st event held in October 2025, over 200 entrepreneurs and investors gathered in Karuizawa. We received much feedback from participants, such as "Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, I made deep connections beyond interests," and "My perspective as an entrepreneur has been elevated," with participant satisfaction exceeding 90%. Therefore, we have decided to hold the 2nd event.
Please refer to the video for scenes from "SWISH! Startup Camp 2025."
SWISH HP here
■ About ON&BOARD
A venture capital firm investing primarily in the seed and early stages. Unlock Talent Across
At an altitude of 1,000m, the roof of Japan, Nagano. It is "the battleground closest to the summit of Japan."
This event will be "Japan's highest peak summit battle" where selected seed and early-stage startups from all over the country compete. Away from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo, in this place where 400 of Japan's leading investors and entrepreneurs gather, the startups that will carry the future of Japan will assemble.
SWISH! Mountain Entry
🏔 SWISH! Mountain: The "Ceremony of Ascent" Aiming for Japan's Ceiling
Ascent means taking on the challenge of climbing steep, highly difficult rock faces, rather than walking on paved mountain trails.
Sometimes hit by blizzards that block vision, sometimes gasping in thin oxygen, one carves out steps focusing only on the summit (vision) they believe in.
The challenge of entrepreneurship can be said to be an ascent in life, moving forward on a pathless path and aiming for the summit.
"SWISH! Mountain" is not a show just to present neatly arranged presentations. It is a place where "rough gems (the next generation's leading actors)" who have not yet been discovered by the world show their business, organization, and aspirations as they are, proving their potential to traverse rugged paths.
A total of 400 people, including top-tier investors representing Japan and senior entrepreneurs, will gather at the venue. Under the watchful eye of this premier domestic community, the challenge of the climbers (entrepreneurs) aiming for the world begins.
📅 Event Overview
Event Name: SWISH! Mountain 《Founders' Climb 2026》
Date & Time: Sunday, September 27, 2026, 12:30 - 14:30 (planned)
Venue: Karuizawa Prince Hotel Nagano *Held as the main content of DAY 2 of "SWISH! Startup Camp"
Scale: Approximately 400 attendees (Decision makers only)
🎁 Benefits of Participation and Value Provided
Selected climbers (entrepreneurs) will be provided with "equipment" for non-continuous business growth, beyond mere prize money.
Provision of presentation opportunities to decision-makers of leading domestic VCs and CVCs
Top VCs and angel investors leading Japan will participate as judges. We will create opportunities for on-the-spot fundraising and alliances with large corporations.
Substantial mentoring by hands-on VCs
ONBOARD members and experts in various fields will thoroughly accompany you from strategy formulation to pitch expression. We will raise the resolution of the business to the maximum limit in 2-3 months.
National recognition and branding
This event plans for massive media exposure, allowing speakers to instantly gain recognition in the domestic startup scene.
Participation in a strong community
You can gain deep connections beyond mere interests with top runners of the same generation who are also taking on grueling climbs.
🗓 Schedule to the Summit
End of June 2026: Entry deadline
July: Document screening/Interview screening / Decision of climbers
July-September [Base Camp]: Mentoring and brush-up period
September 26 [DAY 1]: Declaration of resolve (Rising Field Inc.)
September 27 [DAY 2]: Final pitch (Karuizawa Prince Hotel West)
🧗 Eligibility
- Seed/early-stage startups
- The number of equity funding rounds should generally be 2 or fewer (up to Series A round)
SWISH! Mountain Entry
💡 About SWISH! Startup Camp
"SWISH! Startup Camp 2026" is a startup conference where growth industry leaders (startup entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, investors, etc.) gather to return to their origins (Why) through "active learning" physically moving in great nature and "honest dialogue" around a bonfire.
In the 1st event held in October 2025, over 200 entrepreneurs and investors gathered in Karuizawa. We received much feedback from participants, such as "Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, I made deep connections beyond interests," and "My perspective as an entrepreneur has been elevated," with participant satisfaction exceeding 90%. Therefore, we have decided to hold the 2nd event.
Please refer to the video for scenes from "SWISH! Startup Camp 2025."
SWISH HP here
■ About ON&BOARD
A venture capital firm investing primarily in the seed and early stages. Unlock Talent Across