▼Morning Pitch Special Edition 20223 (10th anniversary special edition)▼

~ The highest award that is expected to make great stridesVenture decided! ~

The Morning Pitch, an early-morning pitch event that aims to create business partnerships between venture companies and large companies, is held every Thursday from 7:00 am. , We are holding an award event where the best prize will be awarded by the final pitch.
This year, to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Morning Pitch, "Morning Pitch Special Edition 2023"Deloitte Tohmatsu Innovation Summit 2023 Entrepreneur Summit Japanwill be held inside.
In addition to the 42 Morning Pitches held in 2022, we will deliver special content such as the pitches of finalist ventures selected from 210 startups, as well as the 10th anniversary planning talk session.
The highest award will be judged by experts in the field of innovation.

▼Morning Pitch Special Edition 2023 Judge Introduction▼

Co-founded GLOBIS CAPITAL PARTNERS Co., Ltd.partner

Mr. Toshiya Sonozo

After working as a management strategy consultant at Sanwa Research Institute Co., Ltd., in 1996, participated in the establishment of the venture capital business of GLOBIS Co., Ltd. After working as a fund manager for the first fund, became a partner in 1999 when Apax Globis Partners was established. Appointed Managing Partner (Representative Partner) in 2006, currently (2022-) Co-Founding Partner.
Chairman of the Japan Venture Capital Association since July 2015, and Honorary Chairman of the association since July 2019.
Graduated from the Faculty of Law, Keio University, and completed the MBA from the University of Pittsburgh, USA.
His books include "Private Equity for Institutional Investors" (Kinzai), "Entrepreneurship Strategy Learned from Cases" (Nikkei BP), "MBA Business Plan" (Diamond), "To Entrepreneurs Talked by Venture Capitalists" Recommendations ”(Tax Study Group).

President, Global Brain Co., Ltd.

Yuhiko Yurihama

After serving as vice president in charge of planning at Fuji Bank (currently Mizuho Bank) and Citibank, N.A., he established Global Brain Co., Ltd. and assumed the current position of president.
He started his own business, overcame the Internet bubble and the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy, and made use of his experience as a manager to grow into one of Japan's leading VCs, and has become a good advisor to startup managers.

Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Economic and Industrial Policy Bureau Industrial Creation Division New Business Creation Promotion Office Director

Mr. Yoshiaki Ishii

In 1987, he joined the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (currently the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry). Engaged in SME/venture company policy, industrial technology policy, regional development policy, etc. In 2012, he was appointed as the new business coordinator of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. Responsible for establishment of LLC/LLP legislation, Japan Venture Award, Startup Next Innovator, J-Startup program, etc. In 2018, he was seconded to the Cabinet Office and assumed the post of Planning Officer for Science, Technology and Innovation. Responsible for forming startup ecosystems, promoting open innovation, and the Japanese version of the SBIR system. Current position from July 2021.

Shibuya Startups Co., Ltd. President

Mr. Shiho Watanabe

After graduating from Stanford Graduate School, got a job at Morgan Stanley Securities and Investment Banking Department. Joined Google in 2008 and has been in charge of marketing operations in Japan, Asia Pacific, Europe and Africa. Worked at Google headquarters since 2014. In 2017, he moved to the US branch of Mercari. Joined ELSA Corp. in 2020 and worked on business growth and fundraising as the marketing manager of the company, a Google-funded AI startup. In 2021, he became an advisor to Shibuya Ward. Incumbent from February 2023.

三菱地所株式会社　xTECH運営部　部長　

山本 寛 氏

1993年三菱地所株式会社入社
以来、ビル賃貸事業における営業管理業務、サービスアパート運営業務、
賃貸マンション開発業務等を経験後、2021年4月より現職。
東京・丸の内エリアをはじめ、国内外のスタートアップ企業や大企業の新事業創造部門が入居する施設の運営、アカデミアとの共同事業、大企業やスタートアップ企業のコミュニティ運営に従事し、イノベーションの創発を支援。

クラスター株式会社　代表取締役CEO　

加藤 直人 氏

京都大学理学部で、宇宙論と量子コンピュータを研究。同大学院を中退後、
約3年間のひきこもり生活を過ごす。
2015年にVR技術を駆使したスタートアップ「クラスター」を起業。
2017年、大規模バーチャルイベントを開催することのできるVRプラットフォーム「cluster」を公開。
現在はイベントだけでなく、好きなアバターで友達と集まったりオンラインゲームを投稿して遊ぶことのできるメタバースプラットフォームと進化している。
2018年経済誌『ForbesJAPAN』の「世界を変える30歳未満30人の日本人」に選出。
同じく2022年「日本の起業家ランキング2023」のTOP20に選出。
著書に『メタバース さよならアトムの時代』（集英社/2022年）

▼ Summary ▼

Date and time:Thursday, May 18, 2023 11:00-14:30
※「Deloitte Tohmatsu Innovation Summit 2023 Entrepreneur Summit Japan(10: 00-18: 45)" will be held
Venue: Tokyo International Forum Hall B7 (3-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
*There are no plans for online distribution.
Cost: Free
Target: Large companies, VCs, financial institutions, media, government offices / local governments, venture companies, students (Anyone can participate unlike the weekly morning pitch)

▼Program Overview▼
·opening
・Introduction of judges
・ Finalist venture (7 companies) pitch (5 minutes pitch + 5 minutes Q&A)
・10周年記念ゲストトーク
・ 10th anniversary project content
・Announcement of large company innovation awards
・Announcement of pitch results and awards
・ Closing

▼About the prize▼
・Venture Best Award・・・Determined based on the judges' scores on the day of the pitch
・Venture Audience Award・・・Determined by audience vote on the pitch
・Large Enterprise Innovation Awards: Decided based on prior venture votes and partnership results (*What is the Large Enterprise Innovation Award?)

◆ベンチャーの選考審査方法
1．2022年度登壇ベンチャー210社の中から、各回のインダストリーテーマリーダー推薦により、
注目すべきテーマ・ベンチャーなどをもとに選抜の上、外部審査員（複数のVC）とMorning Pitch事務局（DTVS/野村證券）がそれぞれ採点項目で評点付け、合計点数上位順に7社へ選抜。
2．当日のファイナルピッチによって、最優秀賞（審査員による審査）／オーディエンス賞（来場者リアルタイム投票）を決定。

◆審査項目
(1)　解決したい課題が社会的意義があり、共感できるか
(2)　革新性・優位性があると言えるか
(3)　狙うマーケットの規模が大きいと言えるか
(4)　経営チームのマインド、スキル双方の面で実現可能性は高いか
(5)　今後の躍進期待度

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▼Click here for finalist ventures (7 companies)▼

VALT JAPAN Co., Ltd.

・Developed “NEXT HERO”, a DX platform specialized for people with difficulty working.
・Development of public-private partnership projects and employment support projects for people with disabilities.
With the vision of "creating an era in which people with difficulty in work can play an active role" and the mission of "creating a new social infrastructure where people with difficulty in working can play an active role through work", we will realize a society with zero people in difficulty in working.

Digital Entertainment Asset Pte. Ltd.

DEA operates the GameFi platform "PlayMining" that provides new experience value and Web3 entertainment through its own crypto asset DEP.
In an industry of ups and downs, the flagship title card battle game "JobTribes" has been operating for more than two years and continues to grow as a title boasting the world's largest number of users.
DEA believes that blockchain games have an experience value that conventional games do not have, that "playing games benefits people, and it becomes a new kind of fun."
In the future, we will pursue new forms of entertainment that go beyond the boundaries of games while further enhancing the diverse content that anyone can enjoy on PlayMining.

Firmer Station Co., Ltd.

With the purpose of "Fermenting a Renewable Society", we will utilize our unique fermentation technology and work on the business of turning unused resources into functional materials and products. Technology that aims to realize a circular economy. Startup.
We have a research and development base and our own factory (Oshu Lab) in Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture, and upcycle unused resources such as non-standard agricultural products and manufacturing residues discharged from beverage and food factories into fermentation raw materials such as ethanol. We are developing business using upcycled raw materials for cosmetics, daily necessities, and chemical products.
Acquired B Corp certification in pursuit of realizing a business that is both business and social.

Famitra Co., Ltd.

Operation of Famitra, a consulting business for civil trusts (family trusts) / support services for trust supervisors and trustees
In the era of 100-year lifespans, we provide a new form of asset management, the “Family Trust” service, to alleviate concerns about money in old age and to prevent assets from being frozen due to dementia. We have made it possible to reach more people by streamlining family trusts, which were previously the target of some people, with the power of IT and significantly reducing costs. We are contributing to maintaining the dignity and happiness of families by resolving the problem of money after retirement in a super-aging society and commoditizing family trusts.

Air Mobility Co., Ltd.

Developed the infrastructure platform "ASCP (AirMobility Service Collaboration Platform)" for easy and safe operation of flying cars for the social implementation of flying cars in Japan. On "ASCP", we plan to develop various systems such as navigation systems, automatic takeoff and landing systems, and insurance sales systems that support safe navigation.
In addition, we operate the e-commerce site "AeroMall" that connects eVTOL (flying car) manufacturers, drone manufacturers and parts manufacturers, and the import and sales platform "eISP (eVTOL Import & Sales Platform)" that supports overseas aircraft manufacturers entering the Japanese market. )”, and develops various service businesses to realize safe and easy flights for flying cars and drones.

Kyoto Fusionier Ring Co., Ltd.

Kyoto Fusioneering Co., Ltd. is an engineering company specializing in the development of nuclear fusion special plant equipment, established in 2019 based on the results of long-term nuclear fusion research at Kyoto University. We have world-leading technological capabilities in the field of advanced nuclear fusion engineering, including plasma heating devices, heat extraction blankets, high-performance heat exchangers, and hydrogen isotope pumps. We have development institutions and companies as our customers. By bringing together Japan's manufacturing capabilities and providing innovative engineering solutions to the world, we aim to provide the ultimate clean energy to mankind and create new global markets.

ViXion Inc.

With the mission of "solving vision problems with technology," ViXion has developed a wearable device that makes daily life convenient for people who have trouble seeing, such as the visually impaired and those with eye diseases.・It is a start-up company that sells.
We are currently selling the scotopic vision support device "MW10" that supports the vision of people with night blindness and narrowed vision.
In addition, we are currently developing groundbreaking eyewear that makes it easier for people with vision problems such as myopia, hyperopia, and presbyopia to adjust their focus by freely and instantly changing the unevenness and thickness of the lenses. (Received the 2022 Tretama Annual Grand Prize from TV Tokyo World Business Satellite)

◆Click here for the highest award venture of all time

2013: Held in December Raksul Co., Ltd.

2014: Held in December JEPLAN Co., Ltd. (former: Japan Environmental Design Co., Ltd.)

2015: Held in December Terra Motors Corporation

2016: Held in December Global Mobility Service, Inc.

2017: Held in December Universal Sound Design inc.

2019: January held WAmazing Co., Ltd.

2020: January held Funds Co., Ltd.

2021: Held in January, Integriculture Co., Ltd.

2022: Held in January Cluster Co., Ltd.

▼ What is Morning Pitch?
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Morning Pitch is a pitch event that is held every Thursday from 7:00 am with the aim of creating business partnerships between venture companies and large companies. Every week, 5 venture companies will pitch to an audience of about 300 people from large companies, venture capital, media, etc. Starting in January 2013, as of December 2022, about 450 times and a total of more than 2,150 venture companies have been on stage. Two companies, Deloitte Tohmatsu Venture Support Co., Ltd. and Nomura Securities Co., Ltd., serve as organizers.

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