Announcement of the 2nd FIRST CVC Workshop on April 2, 2024

At 'FIRST CVC', we will be launching a new workshop starting in 2024, aimed at deepening the know-how of CVC investment professionals, called the FIRST CVC Workshop.

From March to June this year, we will be holding six sessions of the 'FIRST CVC Workshop'. The instructor will be Mr. Nakagaki from DNX, and after the workshop, there will be a networking session. The theme for the first session will be 'The Significance and Role of CVC'. We invite those interested to participate.

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Target Audience

Over 250 companies and more than 400 people participating in FIRST CVC are eligible to join.

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Instructor Profile

Tetsujiro Nakagaki

Mr. Nakagaki joined Japan Asia Investment (JAIC) in 1996. In 2011, he established the DFJ JAIC Ventures (now dnx Ventures) as part of the North American venture capital firm DFJ’s network fund. He served as General Partner for three series funds, with a total fund size of approximately ¥60 billion. At dnx, in addition to investment activities, he also supports open innovation for corporate clients, especially investors. Under his leadership, 12 of his portfolio companies went public, and 6 were acquired by major corporations. Currently, he serves as an outside director for 4 companies, including SHIFT, a company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime market. He graduated from Waseda University’s Faculty of Law and completed the Kauffman Fellows Program, a venture capital training program in the U.S. He is also a co-author of "The Principles of Action for 'Pollinators' Accelerating Corporate Evolution: Startups × Traditional Companies".

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Message from the Instructor

In recent years, companies ranging from traditional enterprises to emerging businesses have started Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) activities. Globally, the proportion of CVC/Corporate investment in total VC investment amounts and deals continues to grow. While many companies in Europe and the U.S. are using CVC to drive Corporate Development and Open Innovation, enhancing and maintaining their competitiveness, domestic companies have begun CVC activities but still have limited cases where they gain both financial and strategic returns. This CVC workshop is designed not only to understand VC activities but also to ensure CVCs function effectively in both financial and strategic terms. Therefore, we recommend that participants have basic knowledge or experience in VC operations. The goal of the workshop is not only to increase knowledge but also to create a community where participants share their challenges and experiences to enhance each other.

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Workshop Themes

The theme will be 'Sourcing'.
The workshop will cover the following agenda:

 - What kind of investment strategy?
- Typical sourcing methods
- Networks
- Information dissemination

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Event Overview

・Schedule

16:30 Registration starts
17:00 Workshop begins
18:30 Workshop ends
18:30 Networking session
19:30 Closing

Expected number of participants: Approximately 30 people
Participation fee: Free
Venue: QWS PARK, Shibuya Scramble Square 15F

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How to Register

Please apply via the following URL: https://share.hsforms.com/1aTPpD7iiTJ6EYatKNpGZ6gq9l2a

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※Important Notes

・If the number of applications exceeds the limit, a lottery will be held, and the results will be announced on March 8 (Friday).
・The deadline for applications is March 7, 2024 (Thursday). Please apply early.

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