Local to Global: Four Japanese Startups to Explore Southeast Asian Opportunities at TECH VENTURE Meetup Singapore 2026

Singapore, 21 October 2026 — Leave a Nest Singapore, in collaboration with B71, will host the “Local to Global, Japan Pitch Session” at TECH VENTURE Meetup Singapore 2026 on 26 October 2026 at The Meeting Point, Singapore.

The session will feature four Japanese startups seeking investors and collaborators to support their expansion into Singapore and Southeast Asia. Participants will discover technologies spanning chemical sensing, space technology, fall prevention and functional textiles, and explore opportunities for joint development, investment and business partnerships.

Introducing the Presenting Startups

Ball Wave
Ball Wave develops compact chemical-sensing technologies, including portable gas chromatography and trace-moisture analysis. The company will introduce its sensing capabilities and explore potential applications and partnerships in the region.

Minato Rocket
Minato Rocket is developing hybrid rockets designed to enable safer and more frequent access to space. The session will provide an opportunity to connect with organisations interested in space technology and related development collaborations.

UNTRACKED
UNTRACKED uses biomechanics and artificial intelligence to assess fall risk and support fall prevention. The company will engage potential partners interested in applying its technology to healthcare, eldercare and other settings where fall prevention matters.

WILLTEX
WILLTEX develops functional textiles with integrated heating and sensing technologies. The company will showcase its approach and explore opportunities with partners interested in incorporating these functions into products and applications.

Commentators Bringing Investment and Venture Development Perspectives

The session will welcome two commentators who support deep tech startups in commercialisation and international growth.

Mr. Jia Hong Shaw
Head of Ignite, Investment and Programme Manager, elev8.vc

Jia Hong leads Elev8 Ignite, elev8.vc’s pre-seed investment function supporting Singapore-based deep tech innovators as they progress from laboratory research towards their first commercial milestones. He works with founders to address their startup’s specific needs, drawing on the Elev8 team’s investment experience and industry expertise.

Mr. Daiki Kumamoto
Executive Director, UntroD Capital Asia Pte. Ltd.

Daiki leads deep tech investments across Southeast Asia and UntroD’s second Global Fund. Since joining UntroD in 2019, he has helped develop its regional investment platform and participated in approximately 20 deep tech investments across Japan and Southeast Asia, particularly in healthcare, energy and advanced materials. He also supports portfolio companies through strategic partnerships, research collaborations and market expansion between Southeast Asia and Japan.

Building Connections for International Growth

Through this session, Leave a Nest Singapore and B71 aim to connect Japanese technologies with needs and opportunities in Singapore and Southeast Asia. The discussions will encourage startups and potential partners to identify shared interests and explore concrete next steps for collaboration.

Investors, corporate innovation teams, research institutions and potential business partners are invited to attend and engage with the presenting startups.

Session Details

Venue: The Meeting Point, 73B Ayer Rajah Crescent, Singapore 139966
Registration: https://luma.com/1ufebat0

For Enquiries, please write to siva (at) lne( dot) st or ruchira (at) lne( dot) st