Japanese CVC Showcase: Connecting Japan and Europe’s Innovation Ecosystems

Novara Advisory Partners was pleased to partner with The CVC Club and Rakuten Capital for the Japanese CVC Showcase at Japan House London.

The event brought together an exceptional group of Japanese corporate venture teams, European investors, founders and family offices, creating a forum for meaningful conversations around innovation, investment and cross-border collaboration.

The evening highlighted the growing international footprint of Japanese corporate venture and the opportunities for greater connectivity between Japan’s CVC ecosystem and the wider European market.

As part of the evening’s presentations, our Global Managing Partner, Marcus Wolter spoke about how at Novara Advisory Partners, we are already helping corporate venture teams, investors and growth companies navigate international markets, identify strategic opportunities and build valuable cross-border relationships. Supporting the Japanese CVC Showcase was a natural extension of this work, and of the value we deliver to clients seeking to connect Japan’s corporate venture ecosystem with the wider European market.

We would like to thank everyone who joined us for the evening and the CVC Club and Rakuten Capital for making the event possible.

We look forward to continuing to support the development of the Japan–Europe innovation and investment ecosystem and to building on the conversations and connections made at the showcase.

Event: Japanese CVC Showcase

Location: Japan House London

Date: 8 September 2026