Bridging the Gap: Building a Corridor for Growth Between Capital Markets and Startups

Despite having Asia’s most mature public capital markets, Japan’s startup ecosystem struggles to scale, while high-growth startups across the region lack access to deep funding and liquidity. This session explores the challenges behind startup stagnation, the barriers to cross-border capital flow, and strategies to connect Japan’s financial strength with Asia’s entrepreneurial dynamism. Experts will discuss solutions to foster innovation, investment, and sustainable growth across both ecosystems.