X-HUB TOKYO #2 Overseas Expansion Seminar 2025
Pathway to the UK and European Markets
~Ecosystem Overview and Expansion in Practice～
July 2rd (Wed) 17:00~18:30 (JST)
The X-HUB TOKYO project, hosted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, aims to support the global activities of startups in Tokyo and revitalize the economy of Tokyo while fostering a startup ecosystem through exchanges with startups from overseas that are active globally. The Overseas Expansion Seminar is composed of four sessions in total and is mainly targeted at startups aiming to expand their businesses overseas. Through the seminar, we will share the characteristics of ecosystems by area and the knowledge necessary for overseas expansion.
In the #２ Overseas Expansion Seminar, we will present the overview of the characteristics and the charms of the UK and Europe, where many attractive ecosystems exist.
In the first half of the event, Mr. Naoki Kamimaeda, Partner and Europe Division Head of Global Brain Corporation, will be invited to share live information on the startup ecosystem in the UK and Europe, characteristics of each area, and areas that have recently been attracting attention, as well as other real-time perspectives that will be major hints in drawing up a strategy for expansion.
In the latter half of the event, we will welcome guest speakers from pioneering startups that have successfully expanded into the UK and Europe. Under the facilitation of Mr. Kamimaeda, they will share the appeal and their efforts of entering the UK or European market - perspectives that only those with firsthand experience can offer.
If you are considering participation in the UK Course or Europe Course of the OUTBOUND PROGRAM, we warmly encourage you to join us.
We welcome not only startups but also individuals and members of organizations that support them.
Contents
| Contents | Speaker | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | X-HUB TOKYO Overview | X-HUB Administrative Office |
| 2 | Ecosystem of the UK and Europe | Mr. Naoki Kamimaeda Partner and Europe Division Head, Global Brain Corporation |
| 3 | Panel Discussion | Panelist: Mr. Atsushi Oguchi CEO, RUN.EDGE Limited Mr. Shingo Yanai Manager, Global Business Development, Asuene Inc. Facilitator: Mr. Naoki Kamimaeda Partner and Europe Division Head, Global Brain Corporation |
| 4 | Introduction of OUTBOUND PROGRAM | Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) |
*Please note that the event contents are subject to change.
*The event will be held in Japanese only.
Panelists
Mr. Naoki Kamimaeda
Global Brain Corporation
Partner and Europe Division Head
Naoki Kamimaeda is Partner and Europe Division Head at Global Brain, one of the largest Japanese VC firms, and is responsible for Europe investments. His primary focus of investments are AI, cloud, cyber security, fintech and insurtech. Prior to joining Global Brain, he worked for Sony as a software researcher/engineer specialized in AI/ML and Big Data technologies. For the last 2 years in his Sony career, he worked in San Francisco as a software engineering manager of PlayStation Network and a member of PlayStation 4 Launch Team.
Mr. Atsushi Oguchi
RUN.EDGE Limited
CEO
After graduating from university, Atsushi Oguchi joined Fujitsu, starting his career as an engineer. He gained experience in software development, marketing, and business planning. In 2014, he launched a sports business project, commercializing a video search and analysis service for professional baseball. This led to the establishment of RUN.EDGE Inc. in June 2018, where he serve as President and CEO, focusing on video analysis services.
Mr. Shingo Yanai
Asuene Inc.
Manager, Global Business Development
Shingo Yanai is the Manager of Global Business Development at Asuene Inc.
He previously worked at Toyota Motor Corporation and Boston Consulting Group before joining Asuene.
At Asuene, he leads the company’s international expansion efforts, including strategic planning, operational support for group companies, and global office launches.
He spearheaded the establishment of Asuene’s offices in Bangkok (November 2024) and London (April 2025), and is currently driving the company’s global growth across multiple regions.
Target
Anyone interested in overseas expansion of startups are welcome!
– Startups aiming to expand overseas
– Major corporations, VCs, financial institutions, universities, and other organizations that support startups that are looking to expand overseas.
Entry Fee
Free
Place
Zoom Webinar
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Application
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