Finance Produce will host an IVS 2026 official side event in Kyoto on July 2, 2026. Serial founders Satoshi Furuhashi and Norio Tsuchiya will discuss real M&A experiences and their career growth after acquisition.
Finance Produce (FiP) will host the official IVS 2026 side event, 'Serial Entrepreneurs Never Stop Evolving! ~What Lies Beyond Startup M&A~,' on July 2, 2026, in Kyoto. The event targets IVS 2026 pass holders and aims to shed light on real post-M&A experiences. Satoshi Furuhashi, founder of Smartcamp and And L, will share his experience joining Money Forward and managing a 13 billion yen fund. Norio Tsuchiya, founder of Dental Saiyoubu, will detail joining prime-listed DmMix. The panel will explore how M&A acts as a strategic milestone that expands opportunities rather than marking an end. FiP co-founder Katsunari Matsui will moderate the discussion, which also includes networking opportunities. The event aligns with IVS 2026's 'Japan is Back' theme, showcasing startup potential to global investors. Registration is free with IVS credentials.
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When will the event 'Serial Entrepreneurs' Evolution Doesn't Stop! ~What Lies Beyond Startup M&A~' be held?
It will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2026, from 18:30 to 21:30 (Doors open at 18:30).
Where is the venue for the event?
The venue is Airport Building 3F West, 534-33 Ebisucho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto (1-minute walk from Kawaramachi Sanjo Intersection).
How much is the admission fee for this event?
Admission is free, but you must hold an IVS 2026 ticket (either IVS PASS or CORE PASS).
Who are the guest speakers for the event?
Satoshi Furuhashi, Representative Director of And L Inc., and Norio Tsuchiya, Representative Director of Saiyoubu Co., Ltd., will speak. Katsushige Matsui, Co-founder of Finance Produce Co., Ltd., will moderate.
What is the application URL for the event?
The application URL is https://4s.link/ja/finance-produce-2026 .