"AI × Data Utilization Determines the Angle and Probability of Growth" - Learning AI Strategies from XAION DATA and the Fundraising Strategies that Influence Them -

■ Event Overview As AI continues to evolve rapidly day and night, utilising AI in business operations has become a prerequisite. However, simply "using" AI is not enough. The key is how to optimise AI utilisation based on structured data - this becomes the watershed factor that influences the angle (Angle) and probability (Probability) of business growth. In this event, under the key copy "Strengthening all activities of companies with Context Data × AI," we will invite Mr. Kanaya, CFO of XAION DATA, which is expanding a B2B AI platform and achieving rapid growth, to delve into their business strategy and future developments. Additionally, a crucial aspect of executing the business strategy is the fundraising strategy that supports it from behind. While options for venture debt are expanding, with the equity fundraising environment currently soft, what kind of fundraising strategy has XAION DATA implemented, and how should it plan for the future? - We will discuss this together with Mr. Ichikawa, a partner at Spiral Capital Group. 【Summary of this Event】 This aims to be a platform that not only introduces simple fundraising methods but also fully discusses the question, "What does a startup that grows through AI × data utilisation look like?" from both business and funding perspectives. ■ Recommended for ■ Speakers Mr. Yuki Kanaya, CFO of XAION DATA Co., Ltd. Graduated from Osaka University Graduate School of Engineering. Joined Goldman Sachs Securities in 2014. In the investment banking division, engaged in advising on M&A and fundraising for domestic and international technology companies. Joined Invesco Asset Management in 2018. After experiencing rotations in various departments such as Sales and Management, he was in charge of major clients at the Retail Sales Department. Promoted sales for the Investment Trust "World's Best," achieving top industry results in 2022. The balance of World's Best increased from approximately 30 billion yen at the start of his tenure to over 600 billion yen. Recorded first place in flow rankings among approximately 4,000 active public investment trusts in 2022. In his current position since July 2023. Mr. Yasuhiro Ichikawa, Partner of Spiral Capital Group Before joining the group, he was the head of management planning at a manufacturing tech company, Caddy, overseeing management and finance. Prior to Caddy, he worked for eight years in investment banking (M&A/fundraising) at Goldman Sachs and in management consulting at Accenture. Mr. Yui Sugai, COO of Fivot (Facilitator) After graduating from Kyoto University Faculty of Letters, he joined Mitsubishi Tokyo UFJ Bank (now MUFG Bank) in 2007. For about ten years, he was engaged in corporate sales for Japanese companies in Tokyo and New York. Thereafter, he was responsible for planning, operating, and managing global strategies for non-Japanese companies in the Global CIB Division. Through his experience and studying abroad on the West Coast of the United States, he recognised the gap between Japan and the US in the startup ecosystem. In November 2024, he joined Fivot with the desire to contribute to the structural transformation, growth, and development of the Japanese economy through support for startups. ■ Date and Time September 15, 2026 (Tuesday) 19:00 - 21:00 *Reception starts at 18:30 ■ Timetable 18:30 - 19:00 Reception and Entry 19:00 - 19:05 Opening 19:05 - 19:20 Introduction of speakers and companies 19:20 - 19:30 Introduction: What is happening in startup fundraising right now (by COO Sugai of Fivot) 19:30 - 20:15 Panel Discussion: Growth Angle and Probability Determined by AI × Data Utilisation 20:15 - 21:00 Networking (with light meal and drinks) *Latecomers are also welcome! ■ Cost Free ■ Venue LULL TECH BEACH @ Shibuya, Tokyo 3-10-13 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, B1 Tokyu REIT Shibuya R Building (approximately 5 minutes on foot from Shibuya Station) ■ Management FlexCapital (Fivot Inc.) IPPO Inc. (venue provider) ■ Capacity Limited to 50 people ■ Others For information on the handling of personal information, please refer to the privacy policy of FlexCapital. Privacy Policy