Techstars Tokyo Accelerator

About

The Techstars Tokyo Accelerator offers passionate founders the opportunity to scale their startups globally through expert mentorship, support from top organizations, and access to a global network, with a focus on emerging technologies in Deeptech, Fintech, Cleantech, and Climatetech industries.

Benefits

• Techstars Tokyo Accelerator offers founders a standard deal specific to the Japanese market. The investment offer of $120,000 consists of $100,000* through an uncapped MFN Safe (or J-KISS) and $20,000 via a post-money Convertible Equity Agreement (CEA), and all the benefits of Techstars’ mentorship-driven accelerator, perks, and network. In exchange, the total equity Techstars receives will be 5% of the company in common stock plus the future value of the $100,000 uncapped MFN Safe.
• Access to Techstars’ global network for business growth
• Mentorship from experts in various fields
• Opportunity for international market expansion
• Guidance on scaling startups in Japan and abroad
• Support from Mitsui Fudosan and JETRO for growth and partnerships
• Resources for navigating challenges in the startup journey
• Opportunity to learn from successful entrepreneurs and their experiences
• Exposure to diverse and innovative business models
• Strategic advantages for startups compared to larger companies
• Chance to attract investors and partners through global connections.

Eligibility Criteria

• Founders must be deeply passionate about solving meaningful problems
• Startups should demonstrate potential to scale beyond Japan
• Both local Japanese and international startups can apply
• Must have a clear vision and commitment to their idea
• Focus should be on creativity, persistence, and problem-solving
• Founders should be open to mentoring and learning from advisors
• Must be willing to embrace speed and strategic thinking
• Startups should target global expansion or enter the Japanese market
• Open to startups in Deeptech, Fintech, Cleantech, and Climatetech
• Both new and experienced founders are welcome, regardless of age.