Japan-Based Venture Studio

Ventures
of the New Era

Your research-backed landing pad for companies entering, building, and transforming in Japan. From idea to scale — we walk with you every step.

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Kanazawa Base
What We Do

Your Complete Japan Venture Partner

We remove the friction of building and growing in Japan — from first idea to full market ownership.

Incubator startup team
01 Incubator

Build from Zero

Pre-incubation workshops, core incubation, accelerator tracks, and corporate venture programs — taking founders from idea to fundraising-ready.

Tech Tokyo
02 Country Manager

Own the Market

Acting as your boots on the ground in Japan. Market entry, business setup, GTM execution, operations, and full P&L ownership.

pitching
03 Venture Building

Build What's Next

For seasoned entrepreneurs and corporations ready to create something new. Whether it's a spin-out, a corporate venture arm, or a new business line — we bring the structure, the network, and the operational muscle to build it properly in Japan.

Startup competition
04 Event Management

Activate Ecosystems

From college hackathons to national innovation summits and global virtual pitch events. We design, produce, and run startup events end-to-end.

The Opportunity

Why Japan?

2.5×

Japan's Startup ecosystem value rose 2.5×$25B in 2020 to $66B in 2024. Strong momentum across technical depth, policy support, enterprise demand, and global founder interest.

#5th

Ranks 5th globally for infrastructure qualityJapan’s world‑class infrastructure, and dense industry clusters make it one of the safest and most predictable markets for foreign businesses. Structurally ready — and actively welcoming.

Kanazawa HQ & Research Hub Tokyo Business & Investors Osaka West Japan Access
¥10T

Government-backed startup fundPart of Japan's 5-year plan to target ¥10 trillion in startup investment and cultivate 100,000 new startups by 2027. To meet this ambition, startups need stronger overseas growth paths.

5×

Japan's DX market is explodingFrom $69.7B today to $340.6B by 2034. Workforce shortage isn’t a barrier but a market catalyst, driving explosive demand for automation, AI, cloud, and DX solutions. Making it a high-potential market.

Why Voera?

And that’s exactly where VOERA comes in — based here in Japan, ready to support global founders entering Japan and Japanese founders expanding to the world with the insight, access, and execution needed to succeed.

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Japan-Based & Multi‑City Presence

Based in Kanazawa with active connections across Tokyo and Osaka, we bridges regional ecosystems with global markets. We understand Japan from the inside and help international partners navigate it with confidence.

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Global Team With Deep Institutional & Expert Networks

Our connection spans multiple countries and continents, giving us a truly global perspective. Combined with strong relationships across universities and research institutions, we provide access to talent, insights, and expertise that support both academic and commercial innovation.

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Flexible, Friendly, Human‑Centered Support

We’re not a rigid consulting firm, we’re approachable, adaptable, and ready to help in whatever way you need. Whether it’s casual guidance, structured consulting, or hands‑on collaboration, we bring a supportive, people‑first approach to every engagement.

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Two-Way Bridge

We help overseas startups enter Japan and Japanese companies expand globally, supporting market entry, DX transformation, and cross‑border collaboration. Our mission is to make global movement seamless in both directions.

How We Can Help

Find Yourself Here

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01 · Incubator
Are you new to startups & entrepreneurship?
Have an idea but don't know where to start? Built something—but not sure anyone really wants it? Working harder than ever, but feel like you're standing still? Thinking about pivoting, but unsure if it's the right move? Everything worked at five people... why is it breaking at twenty?
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Incubator & Accelerator
We walk with you from idea to investor-ready
  • Validate your idea and find your first real customer
  • Shape your business model with expert mentors
  • Build and refine your MVP with structured support
  • Challenge your assumptions before changing your strategy
  • Prepare your pitch deck and practice Demo day
Let's talk
02 · Country Manager
Looking to grow your business in Japan?
Want to enter Japan, but not sure where to start? Need a trusted local partner to represent your company? Trying to find customers, partners or investors in Japan? Want to test the market before hiring a full local team? Need someone on the ground to help you move faster?
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Country Manager
Your operating partner on the ground in Japan
  • Represent your company locally and support day to day execution
  • Research the market, competitors, regulations & customer needs
  • Build sales pipelines and partnerships connections
  • Acting Country Manager — day-to-day operations handled
  • Coordinate setup, compliance, banking & local operations
Let's talk
03 · Venture Building
Ready to build something bigger?
Are you a Japanese company exploring a new business opportunity? Have research, IP or internal know-how that could become a venture? Want to spin out a new business unit or startup? Need a structured way to validate, build and launch? Looking for partners, talent or markets beyond Japan?
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Venture Building
Build what’s next with structure & execution
  • Turn ideas, research or internal capabilities into venture opportunities
  • Validate the market, business model & demand
  • Design the venture roadmap, team structure & go-to-market plan
  • Connect with operators, experts, mentors & strategic partners
  • Support the venture from concept to launch and early growth
Let's talk
04 · Event Management
Do you want to run a startup or innovation event?
Want to showcase your region to international startups, investors and partners? Planning an innovation event but need experienced local execution? Looking to connect Japanese and global ecosystems through events? Need support managing speakers, partners and cross-border coordination? Want to attract the right audience—not just a bigger audience?
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Event Management
Where local ecosystems meet global innovation
  • Design and deliver startup, innovation and business events from concept to execution
  • Connect local governments, universities and businesses with global startups and investors
  • Coordinate international speakers, partners and cross-border collaboration
  • Manage venues, logistics, promotion and seamless event operations
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Additional Offerings

Summer Programs & Support Services

Everything else you need to land, thrive, and grow in Japan.

Summer Program
Immersive seasonal programs for students, early-stage founders, and international participants exploring Japan's startup scene. Hands-on, intensive, and deeply connected to the local ecosystem.
Startup Immersion Student-Focused International Mentorship
Support Services
The practical backbone every founder needs when relocating or operating in Japan. We handle the logistics so you can focus on building.
Localization Legal Arrangement Housing & Living Formality Setup Recruitment
The Team

People Behind Voera

Operators, connectors, and builders who've been in the trenches.

Co-Founder & CEO
Tossa Mebusaya
Co-Founder & CEO

Business strategist and ecosystem builder advancing innovation, venture creation, and future-ready business growth across global markets.

Co-founder & CGO
Matas Danielevicius
Co-founder & CGO

Entrepreneur and venture builder with experience launching startups and building startup ecosystems across Asia.

COO
Rattiya (Jane) Mebusaya
COO

Innovation educator and program leader focused on entrepreneurship, talent development, and creating opportunities through collaboration.

Adviser
Rikichi Izumiya
Adviser

Serial entrepreneur and mentor with deep knowledge of the Japanese market and startup ecosystem.

Junior Associate
Issada (Ichika) Pracharktam
Junior Associate

Thai-Japanese talent driven to bridge Japan to the world, bringing cross-cultural understanding and new opportunities discovered through data.

Ecosystem

Partners & Network

Trusted by organizations across global's innovation ecosystem.

Get in Touch

Ready to Build
Something in Japan?

Whether you're a founder, corporate, or institution — let's talk about what's next.

Based In
Kanazawa, Japan
Ishikawa Prefecture
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contact@voera.co
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Serving
Japan Domestic & International
Two-way market bridge
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