Tokyo--October 16, 2026--Hakuhodo DY Holdings Inc. is pleased to announce that its Industrial Architecture Strategy Division and Corundum Systems Biology Inc. plan to hold the 8th Global Deep Tech VC Seminar online on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The series brings practical insights from international investors and experts to Japanese companies considering business development, investment and collaboration.
The session will feature Jordan Fisher, Managing Partner at Shiza Ventures. He will discuss approaches to venture secondary transactions in international markets and the role of liquidity for investors and growth-stage companies. A moderated discussion and Q&A with Sou Miyake will explore issues relevant to applying these approaches in Japan.
The webinar is intended primarily for professionals in corporate venture capital, investment, new business development and corporate strategy at Japanese companies.
Event Background
Secondary investment involves the transfer of existing holdings, such as shares in unlisted companies or fund interests, from one investor to another. With investment in growing companies, the timing of investors' liquidity needs may not align with the companies' longer-term growth horizons. Drawing on international transaction methods and approaches to capital structure, this session will examine the options and challenges for startup investment in Japan.
About the Global Deep Tech VC Seminar
The Global Deep Tech VC Seminar is hosted by Hakuhodo DY Holdings and co-hosted by Corundum Systems Biology. International venture capital firms and experts share perspectives that help Japanese companies consider investment, new business development and collaboration in emerging fields.
Event Overview
- Title: 8th Global Deep Tech VC Seminar: Secondary Investment--The Global Landscape and Japan Today
- Host: Industrial Architecture Strategy Division, Hakuhodo DY Holdings Inc.
- Co-host and streaming operator: Corundum Systems Biology Inc.
- Featured speaker: Jordan Fisher, Managing Partner, Shiza Ventures
- Date and time: 8:00 to 9:30 am (Japan Standard Time), Wednesday, November 11, 2026
- Format: Streamed live online (Zoom webinar)
- Participation fee: Free
- Registration: Advance registration required
- Application deadline: 6:00 pm (Japan Standard Time), Tuesday, November 10, 2026
- Where to sign up: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lo9qcs9ZTVuDcZ5HuxHFAg
- Inquiries about the seminar: Industrial Architecture Strategy Division, Hakuhodo DY Holdings Inc. Inquiry form
Program (Provisional)
- Opening remarks (introduction and session guidance)
- Presentation by Jordan Fisher on international approaches to secondary investment and their implications for Japan
- Moderated discussion with Sou Miyake, Head of Venture Investment, Corundum Systems Biology
- Audience Q&A
The program is provisional and subject to change. The presentation will be primarily in Japanese. Slides may be in English.
Speaker
Jordan Fisher
Managing Partner, Shiza Ventures
Jordan Fisher is Founding Partner and Managing Partner of Shiza Ventures, dedicated to venture secondaries in Japan. He bridges Japan's venture ecosystem with global capital markets. A frequent speaker and advisor from Davos to Tokyo, Jordan combines institutional trading, deep startup operating experience, and a commitment to unlocking liquidity and scale for Japan's next generation of global champions.
Moderator
Sou Miyake
Head of Venture Investment, Corundum Systems Biology
Moderator for this session
At Corundum Systems Biology, Miyake leads global investments in systems biology, which combines biology, AI and engineering. His focus spans therapeutics, consumer health, preventive medicine and the integration of Eastern and Western medicine. His experience includes advising pharmaceutical and FMCG clients on strategy at L.E.K. Consulting in Japan, launching Shopee's Japan cross-border business in Singapore, and earning a PhD in molecular microbiology at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Saudi Arabia. His career spans science and business across these markets.
About Shiza Ventures
Shiza Ventures is the dedicated solution for venture secondaries in Japan. It provides liquidity to the funds, founders and early shareholders behind Japan's best venture-backed companies, and supports their long-term growth with a global perspective and capital.
About Corundum Systems Biology
Company: Corundum Systems Biology Inc.
Address: 1st Fl., Hiroo Town House, 3-14-24 Hiroo, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Hidehiko Otake, CEO
Established in 2020, Corundum Systems Biology is a venture capital firm dedicated to health-related research and business creation by supporting innovative startups in systems biology.
Disclaimer
The content of this seminar is based on the speaker's personal views and research and do not represent the official position of the organizers, nor do they constitute endorsement or criticism of any specific products or services.
This seminar and its materials are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute a solicitation or advice regarding any financial product or fund.