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Get to know our Founders and their visions for the world. 

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Japan's largest tech conference "IVS" has been held since 2007 and is now in its 16th year. Following the IVS mission "Trigger the next generation" IVS has evolved into one of the largest communities, both in terms of history and scale, for leaders of Internet companies in Japan.

Announcing the Winners of IVS2022 LAUNCHPAD NAHA

From Joe’s Desk: MetaSaaS and Music’s Future in the Metaverse

A Conversation With Our New Partner, Akihiko Okamoto

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We’re exploring the multiple aspects of this ongoing trend, which has been coined in various terms such as FinTech Enablers, Embedded Finance, FinTech-as-a-Service, and Modular Finance.

All series on Embedded Finance, Evolving IPO Landscape, Virtual Banks....

We're excited to announce IVS & IVS Crypto 2023 is taking place in KYOTO from June 28th to June 30th!

Join us at KYOTO for IVS & IVS Crypto 2023!

IVS & IVS Crypto 2023 - Headline Asia

Meet the all-star panel who will be deciding the winner for IVS2021 LAUNCHPAD NASU.

Introducing IVS 2021 LAUNCHPAD NASU Judges

Introducing IVS 2021 LAUNCHPAD NASU Judges - Headline Asia

The story behind IVS’ offline return after the pandemic.

“We have prepared programs that will break down boundaries between speakers and participants and help participants connect with each other in the spacious and nature-rich environment in Nasu.”

“However, I realized that offline is essential to connect deeply with people, and that was the main reason to hold this event in Nasu.”

“The concept of the event is ‘a three-day town for entrepreneurs in Nasu.’”

“Rather than one-way delivery of content, we create a place where each participant can act proactively and learn.”

CEO of IVS Toshiaki Shimakawa On Why He Chose to Hold IVS2021 in NASU

CEO of IVS Toshiaki Shimakawa On Why He Chose to Hold IVS2021 in NASU - Headline Asia

Announcing LAUNCHPAD Entertainment’s Finalists

This year, LAUNCHPAD’s theme was Entertainment, which we defined as “services that excite and entertain people.”

Announcing LAUNCHPAD Entertainment’s Finalists - Headline Asia

Find out how Kiwibot is changing food delivery services using only autonomous bots.

Move Over Wall-E: The Future of Delivery is Kiwibot

Kiwibot is here to change the future of delivery.

Move Over Wall-E: The Future of Delivery is Kiwibot - Headline Asia

Cute robots roaming the streets may sound futuristic, but they’re actually already here.

Founded amindst the global pandemic of COVID-19, creator Alex Chen and his partners founded Gather, a web-conferencing site that focuses on natural online interactions and meetings.

Catch Me Online: How Virtual Offices Took Off During the Pandemic

Gather is taking virtual offices to the next level.

Catch Me Online: How Virtual Offices Took Off During the Pandemic - Headline Asia

Sites like Gather. The town is the new online water cooler for those who WFH.

We share freee K.K.’s early pitch deck and how we knew they were destined for greatness.

We Look At freee K.K.’s Winning Pitch Deck for LAUNCHPAD 2013

We Look At freee K.K.’s Winning Pitch Deck for LAUNCHPAD 2013 - Headline Asia

We invest in three Japanese problem-solving startups: Spider Labs, 207, and kickflow.

“I was impressed by her power to speak at LAUNCHPAD just a few days after giving birth.” — Toshiaki Shimakawa, Principal of Headline.

“We are going to establish a ‘data-driven improvement loop’ not only on the product side but also on marketing and sales sides, to provide safety to everyone through the new Spider AF (Anti Fraud). “ — Satoko Otsuki, CEO of Spider Labs.

“We will create the next generation of global logistics solutions.” — Sinya Takayanagi, CEO of 207.

“We believe that 207’s services will be widely adopted around the world in the near future.” — Kohei Suzuki, Investor of Headline.

“Based on the interview results from more than 300 companies, kickflow has identified the three challenges for approval and workflow nowadays, and has developed an approval and workflow system specialized to solve these challenges.” — Taito Shigematsu, CEO of kickflow.

“While Mr. Shigematsu is very friendly and approachable, he also has a charming personality that he pushes the business forward thoroughly, this made us to invest in kickflow.” — Toshiaki Shimakawa, Principal of Headline.

Investing in Japan: Headline Asia’s Latest Investments in 2021

Investing in Japan: Headline Asia’s Latest Investments in 2021 - Headline Asia

Founded in 2007, IVS LAUNCHPAD select winning pitches from 250 applicants.

One of Japan's largest startup pitch contests, IVS LAUNCHPAD select winning startups from approximately 250 companies.

Announcing the Winners of UVS2022 LAUNCHPAD NAHA - Headline Asia

Standing out from around 250 applicants, the winning pitches influenced over 1,000 CXOs in Japan.

Ecbo Cloak allows users to reserve luggage storage with an app.

We Look At ecbo’s Winning Pitch Deck for IVS LAUNCHPAD 2017

We Look At ecbo’s Winning Pitch Deck for IVS LAUNCHPAD 2017 - Headline Asia

Kaminashi eliminates paperwork and digitalizes field workers’ work using a no-code solution.

Check Out LAUNCHPAD 2020 Winner Kaminashi’s Brilliant Pitch Deck

Check Out LAUNCHPAD 2020 Winner Kaminashi’s Brilliant Pitch Deck - Headline Asia

This is the second woman-led startup to win in the history of LAUNCHPAD.

See SHE’s Winning Pitch Deck From IVS2021 NASU LAUNCHPAD

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Join us at KYOTO for IVS & IVS Crypto 2023!