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Creative Business Contest

Study:Osaka Kansai International Art Festival Vol.3

Creative Business Contest
"StARTs UPs"

受賞者

審査員賞

岡 勇樹(株式会社デジリハ代表取締役)

新澤醸造店賞

羽間弘善(株式会社リーフ・パブリケーションズ 取締役副社長)

アートローグ賞

宋 元燮(conSept合同会社代表)

ラグジュアリーカード賞

羽間弘善(株式会社リーフ・パブリケーションズ 取締役副社長)

アーカイヴ動画

オープニングオープニング・StARTs UPsビジネスコンテスト
トークセッション①
「世界のエリートはなぜアートをコレクションするのか presented byラグジュアリーカード」
トークセッション②
「クリエイティブビジネスの資金調達方法の工夫と葛藤」
表彰式

Final Pitch

Sat. 23rd December

会場

Time Schedule (TBC)

13:00 - 13:05

開会のご挨拶

13:05 - 14:20

StARTs UPsビジネスコンテスト

14:25 - 15:15

トークセッション①

15:20 - 16:10

トークセッション②

16:10 - 16:25

表彰

16:30 - 17:30

VCと参加起業家による壁打ちタイム

Participating Entrepreneurs

OKA Yuki (Representative, Digital Interactive Rehabilitation System), Song Wonsup (Representative, conSept LLC), NANMOKU Toru (CXO, XPAND K.K.), HAITANI Masayoshi (CEO, brightvox Inc.), HAZAMA Hiroyoshi (Vice President, Leaf Publications Co., Ltd), FUJII Tomohiro  (Representative, KESSAKU Co., Ltd.)
※*Order of speakers not disclosed until the event

Talk Session ①

'Why do the elites in the world collect art? presented by Luxury Card'

As many elites around the world engage in art collection, the trend has also been growing among business leaders in Japan in recent years. In this talk session presented by Luxury Card, which provides luxury cards, three business leaders who are also art collectors will discuss the significance and enjoyment of art collection.

 

[ Speakers ]
FUKUDA Jun (President and CEO, Speedy Co., Ltd.), SATO Hirohisa (Barunibavi Co., Ltd.), TAKAHASHI Takashi (Chairman and Co-Founder, BrainPad Co., Ltd.) 

[ Moderator ] 
SUZUKI Daisuke (CEO, ARTLOGUE.Inc.)

Talk Session ②

"Innovations and Struggles in Creative Business Funding"

The hurdles faced during fundraising. Exploring the possibilities and challenges of creative businesses, this talk session aims to share tips on fundraising in the creative business sector and insights from the perspective of investors with all entrepreneurs venturing into this field.

[ Speakers ]
NAGAHARA Kentaro (Partner, Delight Ventures Co., Ltd.), EGUCHI Kozo (Head of Emergence Fund, Kamakura Investment Management Co., Ltd. / External Director, HERALBONY Co., Ltd..), MATSUMOTO Naoto (CEO, ABAKAM Co., Ltd.), OINAGA Takenori (Business Producer, THE CREATIVE FUND) 

[ Moderator ] 
HIRONAKA Ryo (iFund Partner)

Come on, a startup that challenges the culture, arts and leisure industry!
Open call for applications for a business contest related to the “Creative Economy (creative economy: art, tourism, entertainment, etc.)”.
Bring innovation to Japan with your ideas!

As part of the art festival "Study: Osaka Kansai International Art Festival (Saturday, December 23, 2023 - Thursday, December 28, 2023)" that studies the relationship between art, people, and society, Art Rogue Co., Ltd. Business contest for startups in the creative economy field [StARTs UPs]It will be held.

 

Application period is August 31, 2023 (Thursday) to November 20, 2023 (Monday) 23:59After the judging (period: September 2023 to the end of November 2023), the finalists' pitches will be held on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at the Osaka Kansai International Art Festival art fair venue.

 

This project will be carried out in cooperation with the IVS / Headline Asia and taliki Co., Ltd. (Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City, CEO Taka Nakamura), a company that creates systems to solve social issues.

 

*This is a business contest for startup companies that utilize the creative economy (art, design, music, fashion, games, advertising, tourism, town development, architecture, manga, anime, entertainment, food, etc.).

Contest Background

Domestic creative economy sectors such as culture, arts, and tourism (comprising art, design, music, fashion, gaming, advertising, tourism, urban development, architecture, comics, anime, entertainment, cuisine, etc.) have garnered attention in line with the evolving values of the populace and the changing perception of the significance of leisure activities in recent years. However, several challenges hinder their advancement. Firstly, the proliferation and education of the creative economy pose significant problems. Despite possessing rich culture and traditions, proper conveyance and the transmission to younger generations often falter. Moreover, there is a deficiency in education related to cultural arts, limiting the opportunities for young individuals to appreciate their allure. In addition, support systems and infrastructure are insufficient, creating an environment where artists and creators find it challenging to engage in their pursuits. On the flip side, the creative economy is indispensable for national strengthening. It not only encourages international exchange and understanding, enhancing international competitiveness, but also contributes to regional development and economic invigoration as a part of the tourism industry. Furthermore, it holds the potential to generate novel business opportunities as part of the creative industry. With the aim of fostering the culture, arts, and leisure industry that can holistically address societal issues and facilitate its growth, we have organized this business contest. In pursuit of fresh business approaches within the cultural and leisure industry, we are holding this business contest to maximize the appeal of domestic culture and arts, striving for their sustainable development.

Idea

We are looking for startups related to the culture, arts and leisure industry. We are assuming Series A as the target. Ultimately, the best projects and ideas are rewarded.

Qualification requirements

Startups aiming to go public or transform the industrial structure can apply, not sole proprietors or small businesses.

Application process

Apply online. Participants submit the required information through the designated application form.

Judging criteria

01

Creativity and originality

You will be judged based on the creativity and originality of the business itself.

02

Scalability and sustainability

Business models are evaluated for their scalability and sustainability.

03

Contribution to the culture, arts and leisure industry

Ideas and works will be evaluated on whether they contribute to the culture, arts and leisure industry.

04

Community impact

Ideas and works are evaluated for their impact on the local community.

Judge

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Kozo Eguchi

Kamakura Investment Trust Co., Ltd.

Rule of Emergence Fund Manager

As director and CFO of pet insurance company Anicom Holdings, he led the company to listing on TSE Mothers in 2010, and moved to the TSE First Section in 2014. P-band.com, which he started as a co-founder, was listed on Mothers in 2017 and moved to the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 2019. He has extensive experience in listing on Surara Net, including listing on Mothers in 2017 as an auditor. In September 2020, he joined Kamakura Investment Trust and launched the Rule of Emergence Fund, which promotes social transition. Serves as an outside director of Heralbony, which produces artists with intellectual disabilities.

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Akihiko Okamoto

Headline Asia Partner

As executive officer in charge of R&D at Recruit Holdings, he founded and operated CVC and AI research institutes targeting Silicon Valley, Israel, India, etc., and was in charge of the new business proposal system "Ring" for all employees. At MUFG Innovation Partners, MUFG's CVC, he led the planning and execution of investment strategies as Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer.

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Keigo Mizutani

Genesia Ventures Associate

While attending university, he interned at a university-affiliated VC and a fintech startup, and from November 2021, he joined Genesia Ventures, which invests in startups in Japan and Southeast Asia. Mainly engaged in new investment in ToC services and support for investees. Since he was in elementary school, he became familiar with Japanese subculture through Niconico Douga, and as a student he also composed music using vocaloids, so he has a deep interest and passion in disseminating Japanese culture and empowering creators. Born in Nara Prefecture, graduated from Osaka University/Faculty of Economics.

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Kentaro Nagahara

Delight Ventures Partner

After graduating from Chuo University Graduate School of Professional Studies (finance major) in 2007, he joined CyberAgent and was assigned to the investment department. Additionally, engaged in media analysis, strategy design, and management in the SEO and marketing departments. In 2017, he resumed venture investment at DBJ Capital. We conduct a wide range of investment activities from toC to toB. Participated in Delight Ventures from its launch in 2019, and became partner in 2023.

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Keigo Mizutani

Genesia Ventures Associate

While attending university, he interned at a university-affiliated VC and a fintech startup, and from November 2021, he joined Genesia Ventures, which invests in startups in Japan and Southeast Asia. Mainly engaged in new investment in ToC services and support for investees. Since he was in elementary school, he became familiar with Japanese subculture through Niconico Douga, and as a student he also composed music using vocaloids, so he has a deep interest and passion in disseminating Japanese culture and empowering creators. Born in Nara Prefecture, graduated from Osaka University/Faculty of Economics.

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Yuki Ogizawa

Co-representative of Mei Co., Ltd.

+W Co., Ltd. Representative Director

Real estate screenwriter born in 1988. Founded Mei Co., Ltd. in 2011. Develops real estate products in Kyoto with the slogan ``Inventing Kyoto (Japan) for the 21st century.'' We develop and supply the ``Riverside Hotel,'' which is a shared residence with a studio for young contemporary artists, with accommodation facilities for anyone to stay, and the ``+W,'' a house with walls where you can freely drive screws.

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Hiroo Kamioka

Ignition Point Venture Partners Co., Ltd.
Investment Division Capitalist

Researched visual expression and electronic music at the Tsuchida-Kore-eda Laboratory, Department of Intermedia Art and Science, Faculty of Fundamental Science and Engineering, Waseda University. After graduating, he joined Ignition Point and after gaining experience in strategic consulting, joined the group's investment division, his current position. Currently, he is promoting startup investment operations at CVC, a two-person association in the apparel, retail, and developer fields, and is in charge of investing mainly in startups that update people's lives.

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Keigo Mizutani

Genesia Ventures Associate

While attending university, he interned at a university-affiliated VC and a fintech startup, and from November 2021, he joined Genesia Ventures, which invests in startups in Japan and Southeast Asia. Mainly engaged in new investment in ToC services and support for investees. Since he was in elementary school, he became familiar with Japanese subculture through Niconico Douga, and as a student he also composed music using vocaloids, so he has a deep interest and passion in disseminating Japanese culture and empowering creators. Born in Nara Prefecture, graduated from Osaka University/Faculty of Economics.

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Kentaro Nagahara

Delight Ventures Partner

After graduating from Chuo University Graduate School of Professional Studies (finance major) in 2007, he joined CyberAgent and was assigned to the investment department. Additionally, engaged in media analysis, strategy design, and management in the SEO and marketing departments. In 2017, he resumed venture investment at DBJ Capital. We conduct a wide range of investment activities from toC to toB. Participated in Delight Ventures from its launch in 2019, and became partner in 2023.

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Naoto Matsumoto

ABAKAM Co., Ltd. Representative Director

After graduating from Kobe University's Faculty of Economics in 2002, he joined FVC, and in 2005 he established Kobe Relational Venture Fund, the first local government fund in a designated city, and at the same time established Kobe and became FVC's youngest office manager. In 2011, he served as FVC's director and director of West Japan Investment, and in 2016 became the youngest representative director and president of FVC as a listed financial company at the time. Realizing that the VC business model was not sustainable due to excessive market dependence and lack of reproducibility, he devised the VaaS (VC as a service) model. Over the next six and a half years, we established approximately 50 funds totaling 24 billion yen and established a business model that does not rely on IPOs. Resigned as FVC president in June 2022. Advisor to the Japan Startup Support Association and fellow of the Regional Revitalization Committee of the Japan Venture Capital Association.

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Keigo Mizutani

Genesia Ventures Associate

While attending university, he interned at a university-affiliated VC and a fintech startup, and from November 2021, he joined Genesia Ventures, which invests in startups in Japan and Southeast Asia. Mainly engaged in new investment in ToC services and support for investees. Since he was in elementary school, he became familiar with Japanese subculture through Niconico Douga, and as a student he also composed music using vocaloids, so he has a deep interest and passion in disseminating Japanese culture and empowering creators. Born in Nara Prefecture, graduated from Osaka University/Faculty of Economics.

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Keigo Mizutani

Genesia Ventures Associate

While attending university, he interned at a university-affiliated VC and a fintech startup, and from November 2021, he joined Genesia Ventures, which invests in startups in Japan and Southeast Asia. Mainly engaged in new investment in ToC services and support for investees. Since he was in elementary school, he became familiar with Japanese subculture through Niconico Douga, and as a student he also composed music using vocaloids, so he has a deep interest and passion in disseminating Japanese culture and empowering creators. Born in Nara Prefecture, graduated from Osaka University/Faculty of Economics.

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Taka Nakamura

Representative Director and CEO of taliki Co., Ltd. / Representative Partner of taliki Fund

Born in 1995, graduated from Kyoto University. While attending university, he built two schools in Cambodia as a representative of an international cooperation organization. After that, he studied abroad at a business school in New York. Worked at a local news bureau and was involved in coverage of the 2016 presidential election and the United Nations General Assembly as an assistant producer. Through various experiences, he felt the need to "support players who solve social issues," and established Taliki Co., Ltd. in his fourth year at university after returning to Japan. While incubating more than 250 social entrepreneurs mainly in the Kansai region and promoting business development and open innovation for listed companies, in 2020, she established a social problem-solving VC as the youngest female representative in Japan and also engaged in investment activities.

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Ryoya Hironaka

iFund Partners

In 2020, he established the celebrity fund iFund with creators active on YouTube and other sites. We invest in seed-stage startup companies in the entertainment field, and have invested in approximately 25 companies, including e-sports team REJECT and Adabito, which operates Asamimi-chan. Became a partner from the second fund established in 2022.

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Keigo Mizutani

Genesia Ventures Associate

While attending university, he interned at a university-affiliated VC and a fintech startup, and from November 2021, he joined Genesia Ventures, which invests in startups in Japan and Southeast Asia. Mainly engaged in new investment in ToC services and support for investees. Since he was in elementary school, he became familiar with Japanese subculture through Niconico Douga, and as a student he also composed music using vocaloids, so he has a deep interest and passion in disseminating Japanese culture and empowering creators. Born in Nara Prefecture, graduated from Osaka University/Faculty of Economics.

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Keigo Mizutani

Genesia Ventures Associate

While attending university, he interned at a university-affiliated VC and a fintech startup, and from November 2021, he joined Genesia Ventures, which invests in startups in Japan and Southeast Asia. Mainly engaged in new investment in ToC services and support for investees. Since he was in elementary school, he became familiar with Japanese subculture through Niconico Douga, and as a student he also composed music using vocaloids, so he has a deep interest and passion in disseminating Japanese culture and empowering creators. Born in Nara Prefecture, graduated from Osaka University/Faculty of Economics.

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Keigo Mizutani

Genesia Ventures Associate

While attending university, he interned at a university-affiliated VC and a fintech startup, and from November 2021, he joined Genesia Ventures, which invests in startups in Japan and Southeast Asia. Mainly engaged in new investment in ToC services and support for investees. Since he was in elementary school, he became familiar with Japanese subculture through Niconico Douga, and as a student he also composed music using vocaloids, so he has a deep interest and passion in disseminating Japanese culture and empowering creators. Born in Nara Prefecture, graduated from Osaka University/Faculty of Economics.

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Keigo Mizutani

Genesia Ventures Associate

While attending university, he interned at a university-affiliated VC and a fintech startup, and from November 2021, he joined Genesia Ventures, which invests in startups in Japan and Southeast Asia. Mainly engaged in new investment in ToC services and support for investees. Since he was in elementary school, he became familiar with Japanese subculture through Niconico Douga, and as a student he also composed music using vocaloids, so he has a deep interest and passion in disseminating Japanese culture and empowering creators. Born in Nara Prefecture, graduated from Osaka University/Faculty of Economics.

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Junko Foley

Daidomon Co., Ltd. Representative Director
Director/Co-founder of Silver Egg Technology Co., Ltd.

Graduated from Kobe Jogakuin University. After working as an interpreter for the governor of Osaka Prefecture, worked as a simultaneous interpreter for conferences. Started an online database company at the age of 33. In 1998, he founded Silver Egg Technology Co., Ltd., an AI technology company, with Thomas Foley. Involved in building the company's business as Managing Director & COO. Listed on TSE Mothers in September 2016. In 2010, he bought back his family's restaurant chain ``Yakiniku no Daidomon'', which had passed into the hands of a fund in civil rehabilitation, and became its president. In 2015, he retired as Senior Managing Director of Silver Egg Technology and became co-founder. In March 2021, he became a director of Silver Egg Technology. Actively working in the Osaka startup community to revitalize Kansai. Mentor of Osaka Innovation Hub (OIH), director of the Japan Hospitality Promotion Association, and permanent secretary of the Kansai Association of Corporate Executives. Director of the 2025 International Expo Association, etc.

Awards

​Grand Prize

Awards and corporate sponsorships will be awarded to companies recognized as driving growth in the culture, arts and leisure industry.

ARTLOGUE prize

Awarded to companies that can embody the world that Art Rogue is aiming for. Art Rogue supports media exposure and matching with individual investors.

sponsor prize

A portion of the support provided by the sponsors of this business contest and the Osaka-Kansai International Art Festival will be awarded.

Overview of the event

Study: Art & Creative Fair

Qualification requirements

venue

December 23 (Sat) 11:00-19:00
December 24 (Sun) 11:00-16:00
*Last admission 30 minutes before closing on both days

Results announcement: Saturday, December 23, 2023

Results announcement venue

​Knowledge Capital, 2nd Basement Floor, North Building, Grand Front Osaka

3-1 Ofuka-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 530-0011 (directly connected to JR Osaka Station)

About examination

organizer

Art Rogue Co., Ltd.

Sponsor

Cooperation

taliki Co., Ltd.

Alignment

IVS / Headline Asia

Supports

近畿経済産業局

[About the sponsoring organization, Art Rogue Co., Ltd.]

As a social enterprise, the company aims to solve social problems using art, and has received social impact investment. Our vision is “Arts for Human and Planet”, and we have a mission to protect and utilize culture and art and create a world where people can enjoy art. As an arts tech company, Artrogue not only brings innovation to the art industry with the power of technology, but also is a social art media that provides dialogue and enrichment to society through art. Art has the power to illuminate people and show the world through special and wonderful stories. We also believe that art brings compassionate imagination and creativity to people and helps solve social issues. Art Rogue aims to realize a better society by utilizing such power of art.

Inquiries regarding this contest application

Applicants

taliki Co., Ltd.

"Arts Economics Business Contest

Study: StARTs UPs secretariat

email address:startsups@artlogue.org

 

Inquiries from the media regarding this interviewLet's go

 

Art Rogue Co., Ltd.

Study: Osaka Kansai International Art Festival Vol. 3 Public Relations Division

email address:pr@artlogue.org

telephone number:06-6467-8656

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