Shinhan Financial Group held a Demo Day in Tokyo to support Korean startups entering Japan, where 22 Korean companies explored fundraising and business collaboration opportunities in the Japanese market.
Shinhan Futures Lab Japan Demo Day was jointly hosted by Shinhan Financial Group's Japanese subsidiary, SBJ Bank, and Kiraboshi Bank, and was held in Tokyo. A total of 22 Korean startups participated, and approximately 500 people from Japanese companies, VC firms and accelerators attended.
The event featured IR pitches aimed at raising funds, as well as exhibitions of technologies and services, a panel talk on collaboration between Japanese and Korean startups, and networking with local companies and investors. The participating companies introduced their businesses to Japanese stakeholders and explored opportunities for investment and business partnerships.
Shinhan Financial Group launched Shinhan Futures Lab Japan at the end of 2022 and has continued to support startups entering the Japanese market. Those involved said they would continue to use their local financial network and investment capabilities to strengthen support so that Korean startups can secure meaningful business opportunities overseas.
The event was intended both to support Korean startups entering the Japanese market and to expand opportunities for fundraising and business partnerships locally. For the participating companies, including those supported by Shinhan Futures Lab, it provided an opportunity to broaden their connections with Japanese stakeholders.