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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