Behind the Scenes of StartupList Pitch: Achieving High-Precision Investor Matching

Event Overview

On September 29, 2026, Protostar Co., Ltd. hosted "StartupList Pitch #124" at GROWTH Iidabashi, a pitch and mentoring event connecting seed and early-stage startups with investors. Held monthly, this marks the 124th edition of the event. Five startups took the stage to deliver presentations to a panel of 11 investors.

Unique Features and Characteristics

The defining characteristic of this event is that "every presenting entrepreneur receives face-to-face mentoring from multiple investors in an intimate setting." Unlike typical pitch events, founders engage in in-depth dialogues by rotating through tables after the pitches. This enables entrepreneurs to gather multifaceted feedback while allowing investors to conduct efficient deal sourcing. Furthermore, restricting participants exclusively to investors enhances the purity of the matching process.

Background and Results

For early-stage entrepreneurs, having access to a venue where they can meet multiple investors suited to their specific growth phase is invaluable. By leveraging the network of "StartupList," operated by Protostar, the event creates ongoing connections, achieving matchmaking that goes beyond a one-off gathering. In past post-event surveys, 93% of participating investors reported that they found startups they wanted to maintain contact with, cementing the event's reputation as a highly effective platform.

Future Outlook

"StartupList Pitch" will continue to be held regularly. The upcoming "#125" event is scheduled for October 27, 2026, as the organization remains committed to supporting the growth of the startup ecosystem through continuous matchmaking between entrepreneurs and investors.