[Japan Weeks 2026] Japan’s New Exit Era: Rethinking Venture & Private Equity Growth Beyond IPOs

Japan’s private capital ecosystem is entering a new phase of growth and transformation. Following the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s revised listing requirements, venture-backed companies and fund managers are increasingly rethinking traditional IPO-driven exit strategies and exploring alternative pathways such as M&A and secondary transactions. 

Against this backdrop, this event brings together private equity and venture capital leaders, fund operators, finance professionals, and international investors to discuss how the market is evolving and what it means for the future of venture investing in Japan. 

The event will explore the shifting dynamics of liquidity, valuation, fund operations, and cross-border opportunities, while offering practical insights into how GPs, fund controllers, and ecosystem stakeholders can adapt to a changing investment environment. Through two focused panel discussions, attendees will gain perspectives from industry leaders on the future of exits, operational challenges, and the growing role of international capital in Japan’s innovation economy.

Agenda

2:00 PMRegistration and Welcome Reception
2:30 PM

Panel Discussion 1 (Japanese)
Beyond the ¥10Bn IPO: How Japan’s PE & VC Exit Playbook Is Changing

  • The impact of Tokyo Stock Exchange reforms on startups, growth companies and buyout target
  • Why traditional IPO pathways are becoming less viable for venture and PE-backed companies alike
  • The growing importance of M&A and secondary transactions
  • How GPs are adapting portfolio and exit strategies
  • What international investors and acquirers are watching in Japan
3:15 PMNetworking Break
3:30 PM

Panel Discussion 2 (English)
Operating in the New PE & VC Environment:
Valuation, Liquidity & Cross-Border Opportunities

  • Managing fund operations in longer holding environments
  • Valuation challenges for private, growth-stage assets and mature private equity assets
  • Secondary liquidity solutions for founders, sponsors and investors
  • Cross-border transaction structuring and compliance considerations for PE & VC Deals
  • The evolving role of fund controllers, administrators, and finance teams in Japan’s venture and private equity ecosystem
4:15 PMNetworking Cocktail Reception
6:00 PMEvent Ends
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