StartupList Pitch is a monthly pitch event held on the last Tuesday of each month, where startups and investors can meet directly. Pitch applications are currently being accepted, and the next session is scheduled for October 27, 2026 (Tuesday) from 10:00. Startups can apply to present, while investors can apply to attend as observers or mentors.
Event Basics
• Format: A pitch event where startups and investors can meet directly
• Frequency: Held on the last Tuesday of every month
• Next date: October 27, 2026 (Tuesday) from 10:00
• Pitch entry status: Applications are being accepted
• Startup entry: Startup companies can enter to present
• Investor entry: Investors can enter to observe or mentor
Fundraising Challenges the Event Addresses
• One-on-one appointments with investors can be inefficient
• Some startups want to hear opinions from a variety of investors
• Some startups are raising equity for the first time
• Some startups are anxious about participating in a pitch event for the first time
Key Features
• Multiple investors: Instead of arranging one-on-one appointments with investors such as VCs, CVCs, and business companies, startups can meet multiple investors in a single pitch
• Mentoring: After the pitch, one startup and multiple investors can discuss the business in mentoring sessions; each mentoring segment is 10 minutes × 5 sessions
• Fundraising support: A representative provides support before the pitch to help toward fundraising goals, allowing first-time participants to join with confidence
• Monthly event: The event has been held every month since 2015, with 87 cumulative sessions as of January 2024; it is held on the final Tuesday
Pitch Process
• Application: After applying, guidance on screening and pre-interview is sent by email within one week; StartupList Pitch is screening-based
• Pre-interview: A prior meeting is arranged to resolve concerns about pitching, and participants may consult about anything
• Pitch presentation: Each company is given 6 minutes plus at least 3 minutes of Q&A; after the pitch, about 15 investors provide mentoring in 10-minute × 5-session format
• Support: After the pitch, participants receive direct matching with interested investors and useful information for fundraising
Past Participants
• More than 400 startups have participated in the event to date
Entry Details
• Event date and time: Every month on the final Tuesday, 10:00–13:00, including pitch presentations, mentoring, and networking
• Venue listed under entry details: GROWTH Shinjuku, 2-6-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
• Participation fee / application: Complete the required fields in the application form and apply; after entry is completed, guidance on screening and interviews is sent in order; StartupList Pitch is screening-based
• Eligibility: Seed-stage or early-stage startup companies challenging industrial innovation
• Exclusions: Businesses that violate public order and morals, or businesses related to antisocial forces or similar organizations, are not eligible
Upcoming Sessions
• Next session: October 27, 2026 (Tuesday) from 10:00 at GROWTH Bunkyo Iidabashi
• Following session: November 24, 2026 (Tuesday) from 10:00 at GROWTH Bunkyo Iidabashi
• Following session: December 22, 2026 (Tuesday) from 10:00 at GROWTH Bunkyo Iidabashi
StartupList Pitch provides seed and early-stage startups with a structured opportunity to meet multiple investors, receive mentoring, and access fundraising support in one monthly session. With a screening-based application process and a track record running since 2015, the event serves as a regular touchpoint for startups and investors to explore potential matching opportunities. Startups and investors interested in participating can apply through the respective entry routes.