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On August 29, 2023, we held the FinCity.Tokyo “Global Startup Pitch & Networking Event.”

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To support the establishment of relationships between foreign financial institutions already operating in Tokyo and ecosystem builders in Tokyo's financial sector, the General Incorporated Association Tokyo International Financial Institution (FinCity.Tokyo) will host the "Global Startup Pitch & Networking" event on Tuesday, August 29, 2023.


  Date & Time: Tuesday, August 29, 2023, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Theme: Foreign Companies Operating in Tokyo Aiming for a Decarbonized
Society Take the Stage
  ~ Tokyo Metropolitan Government-Supported Companies Deliver the Latest Updates ~
  Cost: Free

Organizer: Tokyo International Financial Center (FinCity.Tokyo)
Co-organizer: Tokyo
Metropolitan Government
Location: BASE Q (6F, Tokyo Midtown Hibiya)

Format: Hybrid (In-person and
Online)
Registration: Click here
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■Global Startup Pitch & Networking Event Details■
1. Welcome Speech

【Speakers】

・From Tokyo International Financial Center (FinCity.Tokyo) ~ Opening Remarks ~
・Mr. Yusuke Goto, Manager, Corporate Attraction Division
, Tokyo Metropolitan Government Startup & International Financial Center Strategy Office "Tokyo's Initiatives Toward Realizing an International Financial Center (Tentative)"

2. Pitch Event

Six foreign companies related to decarbonization that entered Tokyo last year will pitch in Japanese. They will not only introduce their businesses but also share their experiences launching operations in Japan, challenges faced, and recent trends.

Participating Companies

Service Overview

Partnership Needs

Climate Finance Asia:

Since its founding in 2008, Climate Finance Asia has specialized in supporting green bond issuers. It provides ESG services to financial institutions and companies, green bond certification and second-party opinion services (third-party assessment services), and carbon footprint measurement solutions.

We have unique expertise in green bonds for Japanese investors and companies. We would like to talk not only with financial institutions but also with operating companies.

EnergyX:

We are the top-ranked company in South Korea for energy efficiency technology.
We primarily provide services related to the spread
of renewable energy through Zero Energy Buildings (ZEB) and Corporate PPAs. We also operate a "construction platform" that connects owners, designers, and construction companies. We have received approximately 660 orders for office buildings, commercial facilities, factories, and residences, with a total order value of approximately 180 billion yen.

We are seeking partners in PPA support (Power Purchase Agreement), PV construction project support, storage parity subsidy support, electricity retailers, PV trading companies, and other PV-related businesses.

Impax Asset Management:

Established in the UK in 1998, we are a boutique asset management firm focused on transitioning to a more sustainable global economy. We believe capital markets should aim for a sustainable global economy, addressing challenges such as climate change, environmental pollution, natural resource constraints, demographics, equity, and diversity. Based on fundamental analysis, including ESG factors, we invest in sustainable companies with robust risk management.

IMPAX opened its Tokyo office in March 2023. We are exploring collaboration opportunities with Japanese companies to grow our business together. We are particularly seeking partnerships with asset owners and asset managers in Japan.

Powerledger:

We provide an "as-a-service" platform for micro-markets that promotes renewable energy adoption for energy retailers, distribution network service providers (DNSPs), municipalities, and industry. This platform enables efficient renewable energy utilization, enhances grid resilience, and revitalizes local communities through local production and consumption.Furthermore, by adopting LEM (Local Energy Market), we will build a secondary energy structure that supports the effective use of distributed energy resources such as batteries.

Powerledger can support the decarbonization of Japan's energy and industrial sectors and the transition to green hydrogen, steel, and ammonia. It can also promote efficient energy use through the formation of micro-markets, local production for local consumption, enhanced resilience, and revitalization of local communities, thereby improving the reliability and safety of Japan's energy supply.

Pi-xcels:

We issue digital receipts and provide consumer data acquired by e-commerce companies to our partners. Pi-xcels' patented technology allows consumers to receive digital receipts with just a tap on their smartphone. No app, email, or phone number input is required. Receipts can be issued through NFC-enabled payment terminals (already integrated with brands such as Ingenico and Pax) and our proprietary hardware that can connect to any POS system.

Our vision is to solve challenges for three key stakeholders:
1
. Reduce paper receipt printing for environmental sustainability
2
. Empower offline and omnichannel retailers to gain more customer insights, deliver tailored shopping experiences, and enhance market competitiveness
3
. Enable consumers to easily access receipts when needed, ensuring seamless in-store checkout and omnichannel shopping experiences

We seek collaboration and Proof of Concept (POC) with retailers, payment terminal manufacturers, POS companies, and payment processors. Our digital receipt solution is designed to enhance these services and optimize the shopper experience by providing eco-friendly proof of purchase. Partnerships are possible with all these entities. Partners benefit as aggregated sales data is tagged to their respective customers.

Traydstream:

Founded in 2016 with headquarters in London, UK, Traydstream is a Fintech company providing a SaaS platform that digitizes trade transaction information using proprietary OCR technology. It automates the traditionally paper-based and manual document verification process in trade finance through artificial intelligence and machine learning.Currently expanding its implementation track record with over 25 major global banks and corporations. Based on its implementation success with major Japanese trading companies, Traydstream is in discussions with megabanks, other major trading companies, and corporations for implementation.

Trade transaction data digitized on our platform can be utilized
across diverse fields, including partner companies, via API connections.
We have extensive experience in compliance checks for trade sanctions and integrations with multiple trade platforms. We are advancing efforts to provide ESG sustainable evaluation services at the trade transaction level and are seeking collaboration partners.

3. Business Networking Session
We will host a networking session
between the presenting foreign companies and attendees. This provides an opportunity to engage in conversation with companies presenting in areas of interest.

4. Business Matching

On the event day, after the networking session, we will conduct a survey. If there is interest in business discussions, we will arrange Zoom meetings.

Registration

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