3P Ventures LLC
Nov 14, 2025
Supporting the Growth of Japan’s Startup and Angel Investment Ecosystem
3P Ventures recently attended Entrepreneurs and Angel Investors Day, a special J-STAR X event hosted by JETRO in collaboration with LAUNCH and Jason Calacanis on November 14, 2024, in Tokyo, Japan. The gathering highlighted the rapid development of Japan’s startup and angel investment ecosystem. It brought together founders, aspiring entrepreneurs, and early-stage investors who are strengthening Japan’s position on the global innovation stage.
About J-STAR X and the New LAUNCH Partnership
J-STAR X is a national program led by JETRO and METI that prepares Japanese startups and investors for global markets. The newest course, launched in partnership with Jason Calacanis and his firm LAUNCH, focuses on developing globally minded founders and strengthening Japan’s angel investment capabilities.
The program leverages Jason Calacanis’s extensive experience as a technology entrepreneur, fund manager, and one of the most recognized angel investors in Silicon Valley. His early stage investments in Uber, Robinhood, Thumbtack, Calm, Athena, and more than 550 startups make him a valuable mentor for both founders and investors. The new J-STAR X course offers practical training that reflects real world investment judgment, startup scaling, and Silicon Valley style execution.
By introducing a track that supports both entrepreneurs and angel investors, J-STAR X is helping Japan strengthen the full lifecycle of its startup ecosystem.
Event Highlights
The November 14 event in Tokyo included a keynote presentation and fireside chat with Jason Calacanis, startup pitches, and a structured Q and A. Participants had the rare opportunity to learn directly from a world class investor known for shaping early stage investing norms and discovering category defining companies.
The event also featured Satoru Naito, co founder and CEO of Anyplace. His story as a Japanese founder who built a global business from San Francisco provided strong context on how Japanese entrepreneurs can grow beyond local markets when supported by the right systems, mentorship, and capital.
The atmosphere throughout the evening was focused, collaborative, and filled with energy. Founders showed a strong commitment to building globally competitive products. Investors demonstrated increasing interest in acquiring the skills needed to evaluate early stage companies with confidence.
Why This Matters for 3P Ventures
For 3P Ventures, this event reinforced the potential within Japan’s innovation ecosystem. Our People, Process, Product philosophy aligns naturally with programs that strengthen operational excellence, technical discipline, and strategic clarity for founders.
As a private investment firm focused on technology and high-impact businesses across Asia, we believe that supporting founders requires more than capital. It requires operational guidance, access to broader networks, and a deep understanding of how to scale responsibly. J-STAR X’s mission complements these priorities, and we look forward to contributing to the ecosystem in ways that add meaningful value.
Looking Ahead
We are excited to continue engaging with J-STAR X, LAUNCH, and JETRO as they cultivate the next generation of Japanese startup leaders. To the founders and investors we met, thank you for the insightful discussions and the shared sense of purpose. We look forward to supporting innovative teams that are ready to grow beyond borders and create lasting impact across Asia.
If you are a founder or early-stage investor building in Asia and would like to explore collaboration or support, we welcome you to reach out to 3P Ventures. Our team is committed to partnering with innovators who are ready to scale.