Keynote: Japan's Private Capital Moment - Follow the Money

Japan’s private capital markets are undergoing a notable inflection, reaching a definitive "moment" as PE deal activity remained robust and M&A transactions hit a historic record in 2024. With global investors circling Japanese technology assets with unprecedented intensity, the traditional financing landscape is being progressively reshaped . This keynote unpacks the critical data behind these capital flows, identifying the structural drivers of Japan's resilience and what this improvement in liquidity means for the next generation of entrepreneurs. Attendees will gain a strategic roadmap for navigating fundraising and exits in the evolving 2026 landscape, bridging the gap between Japan’s revitalized domestic policy and the global appetite for high-conviction tech investments.