In a public proposal for the selection of a contractor to operate the “Shibuya Startup Deck,” a consortium aiming to develop a startup ecosystem in Shibuya Ward, CAMPFIRE Startups Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya Ward, Tokyo / Representative Director: Yoshito Izunawa), which operates the equity crowdfunding platform “CAMPFIRE Angels,” has been selected.
■What is Shibuya Startup Deck?
Shibuya Startup Deck (commonly known as “Shibudeck”) is a consortium formed by Shibuya Ward and private companies to support the development of startups through public-private partnerships.The name, derived from the skateboard deck, reflects Shibuya's status as a hub of street culture and the hope that the initiative will foster startups that, like skateboarders, overcome challenges and ultimately achieve great heights.
Numerous established companies participate as Shibu Deck members, providing advice on Shibuya Ward's startup support policies based on their real-world entrepreneurial and managerial experience and expertise. They also contribute to the growth of startups through concrete initiatives such as providing physical spaces and launching projects.
■About the Operations of Shibuya Startup Deck
The following is provided by CAMPFIRE Startups Co., Ltd.
Our company and Shibuya Ward aim to build a rapidly growing startup ecosystem. In promoting the planning and implementation of Shibuya Startup Deck operations, we will manage the operations of each committee within Shibuya Startup Deck, as well as plan, organize, and execute pitch events for selecting support programs.
For inquiries regarding this matter, please contact Mr. Ichihara, Director of Innovation Promotion, Strategic Planning Division.
Media and press outlets may contact us via the following link.
https://campfire-startups.co.jp/contact/
■About CAMPFIRE Angels
A stock investment-type crowdfunding platform that enables unlisted companies to raise funds.
Registered investors can invest in promising unlisted stocks that have passed rigorous screening by professionals, and become shareholders of startups from their smartphones.
■About CAMPFIRE Startups Co., Ltd.
Company Name: CAMPFIRE Startups Co., Ltd.
Type 1 Small Amount Electronic Offering Dealer, Kanto Local Finance Bureau (Securities and Exchange) No. 3000
Affiliated Association: Japan Securities Dealers Association
Contract Dispute Resolution Body: Securities and Financial Products Mediation and Consultation Center
Investor Protection Fund: Not enrolled
Representative Director: Yoshito Izunawa
Headquarters: 5th Floor, Shibuya Higashi-guchi Building, 2-22-3 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Capital: 100 million yen
Business Operations: Type 1 Small Amount Electronic Offering Handling Business, Specialized Services for Qualified Institutional Investors, Consulting Services, Education and Training Services
URL: https://campfire-startups.co.jp/
Shibuya Bridge B-5,
1-29-3 Higashi, Shibuya City, Tokyo
JAPAN 150-0011
Shibuya Startup Support
