Skyland Ventures Participates as Special Partner in Gogin Fes 2026
Skyland Ventures joins the 'Gogin Fes 2026' startup conference hosted by The San-in Godo Bank as a special partner.
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Skyland Ventures (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; General Partner & CEO: Yoshihiko Kinoshita; hereinafter 'SV') is pleased to announce its participation as a special partner in 'Gogin Fes 2026,' a startup conference aimed at fostering open innovation in the San-in region.
'Gogin Fes,' organized by The San-in Godo Bank (hereinafter 'Gogin'), marks its second year in 2026. This year, it became a large-scale event with over 650 participants, including major domestic venture capital firms, startups, and local business leaders.
In addition to hosting the event at the San-in Godo Bank headquarters, Gogin Fes 2026 introduced new content such as a networking lunch at Matsue Castle, along with various other programs:
- Startup Pitch Contest: 31 startups from across the country with innovative technologies and unique solutions participated. NAGARA Co., Ltd. (Representative Director & CEO: Kazuki Okada), which develops the AI-SaaS 'Nagara Kaigo' for nursing care, won the championship for its potential to solve caregiving challenges in regional areas.
- Diverse Talk Sessions: Sessions covered a wide range of themes, including 'The Overwhelming Future Created by Regional Startups,' 'The Frontline of New IP/Entertainment Businesses,' 'Winning Strategies for Japan's Space Industry,' and 'The Frontline of M&A Strategies for Startups.'
- Networking: Through the 'Go-en Musubi Booth' and 'Gogin Scramble,' networking opportunities were provided to connect local companies, startups, and VCs, contributing to the creation of new business opportunities and the promotion of innovation in the region. Over 100 matches were made on the day.
- Pre-opening Event at Matsue Castle: Investors (VCs), startups, and local business leaders gathered at Matsue Castle, a regional symbol, to build momentum before the main program.
For more details, please visit the official website: https://goginfes.studio.site/
Comment as a Special Partner:
As a special partner, SV was involved in a wide range of areas, including event planning and creative support. We will continue to collaborate with Gogin, an investor in our fund, to act as a bridge for companies and startups in the San-in region.
About Skyland Ventures:
Skyland Ventures (SV) is a seed VC investing in startups both domestically and internationally. With the mission 'The Seed Maker,' SV provides seed money to young entrepreneurs in the internet sector. Key investments include ANYCOLOR, cluster, ROXX, Aidemy, TWOSTONE&Sons, and GITAI.
'Gogin Fes,' organized by The San-in Godo Bank (hereinafter 'Gogin'), marks its second year in 2026. This year, it became a large-scale event with over 650 participants, including major domestic venture capital firms, startups, and local business leaders.
In addition to hosting the event at the San-in Godo Bank headquarters, Gogin Fes 2026 introduced new content such as a networking lunch at Matsue Castle, along with various other programs:
- Startup Pitch Contest: 31 startups from across the country with innovative technologies and unique solutions participated. NAGARA Co., Ltd. (Representative Director & CEO: Kazuki Okada), which develops the AI-SaaS 'Nagara Kaigo' for nursing care, won the championship for its potential to solve caregiving challenges in regional areas.
- Diverse Talk Sessions: Sessions covered a wide range of themes, including 'The Overwhelming Future Created by Regional Startups,' 'The Frontline of New IP/Entertainment Businesses,' 'Winning Strategies for Japan's Space Industry,' and 'The Frontline of M&A Strategies for Startups.'
- Networking: Through the 'Go-en Musubi Booth' and 'Gogin Scramble,' networking opportunities were provided to connect local companies, startups, and VCs, contributing to the creation of new business opportunities and the promotion of innovation in the region. Over 100 matches were made on the day.
- Pre-opening Event at Matsue Castle: Investors (VCs), startups, and local business leaders gathered at Matsue Castle, a regional symbol, to build momentum before the main program.
For more details, please visit the official website: https://goginfes.studio.site/
Comment as a Special Partner:
As a special partner, SV was involved in a wide range of areas, including event planning and creative support. We will continue to collaborate with Gogin, an investor in our fund, to act as a bridge for companies and startups in the San-in region.
About Skyland Ventures:
Skyland Ventures (SV) is a seed VC investing in startups both domestically and internationally. With the mission 'The Seed Maker,' SV provides seed money to young entrepreneurs in the internet sector. Key investments include ANYCOLOR, cluster, ROXX, Aidemy, TWOSTONE&Sons, and GITAI.
FAQ
What is Gogin Fes?
It is a startup conference hosted by The San-in Godo Bank, aimed at creating open innovation in the San-in region.
What was Skyland Ventures' role?
As a special partner, they were responsible for event planning, production, and creative support.
Who won the pitch contest?
NAGARA Co., Ltd., which develops the AI-SaaS 'Nagara Kaigo' for nursing care, won the contest.