Yazawa Ventures to Host 'YAZAWA Pitch !!' for Startups on June 16

Yazawa Ventures (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Mariko Yazawa), a venture capital firm specializing in seed investments, announced that it will host 'YAZAWA Pitch !!' to offer opportunities for startup funding consultations and mentoring.

As an independent VC firm specialized in the seed stage, Yazawa Ventures is organizing this pitch event. Partner Mariko Yazawa will engage in wide-ranging discussions with pre-seed and seed-stage startups, covering investment considerations, business model refinement, and other topics. After a simple document screening, selected entrepreneurs will have the chance to deliver a 1-on-1 pitch. Following each pitch, there will be time for mentorship, where entrepreneurs can freely discuss their business challenges and goals. We encourage startups to participate.

Event Page: https://yazawa-pitch.studio.site

Target Audience: - Entrepreneurs before or around the time of founding who aim to build businesses that make a major impact on the world. - Startups working to transform 'Work.' - Entrepreneurs who have not yet raised capital from VCs.

Event Overview: - Duration: 1 hour (1-on-1 pitch x 3-4 companies) - Date and Time: June 16, 2026 (Tue), 12:00-13:00 (May be rescheduled if there are many applicants). - Format: Online via Zoom. - Content: Investment consideration, business consultation, etc.

Application Details: - Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis but will close one week prior to the event. - Results will be announced after a simple document screening. - Application Deadline: June 8, 2026 (Mon), 23:59. - Application URL: https://forms.gle/FsoESz9RunJK6MhR8

About Yazawa Ventures: We are an independent seed-stage VC fund that invests in startups focused on transforming the 'Work' landscape. Our investment areas primarily center on: 1) Startups that structurally change the work environment, including DX and operational efficiency in organizations; and 2) Startups that leverage technology to promote individual performance, including healthcare, education, and women's participation in society. We actively invest in and support companies that contribute to creating a diverse society where everyone can enjoy participating in economic activities to revitalize the Japanese economy.