QXLV’s short-term intensive program “LEAPS” is recruiting 2nd generation students
*Quantum Leap Ventures Co., Ltd.*
Press release: August 15, 2024
QXLV’s short-term intensive program “LEAPS” is recruiting 2nd generation students
*The first demo day was held on July 31st, and the winner was Creator’s X, an anime production company using generative AI* Quantum Leap Ventures Co., Ltd. (Minato-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Furuya), which manages VC funds specializing in pre-seed and seed
Kentaro (hereinafter referred to as QXLV) will hold a demo day on July 31st for the first batch of “LEAPS”, an acceleration program that aims to achieve rapid growth in a short period of time with
entrepreneurs who will take on global challenges. I would like to inform you that I have done so. Please note that this program is recruiting students for the second term.
Special program page: https://qxlv.jp/leaps
* ■ Overview of “LEAPS” 1st Demo Day *
As our first acceleration program, QXLV has held the first round of “LEAPS,” a short-term intensive program for pre-entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs who are about to take on the challenge of going global. Google on July 31st
We held a demo day at for Startups Campus.
At Demo Day, 10 entrepreneurs made pitches to three judges.
After the pitch, based on votes from the audience and evaluations by the judges, the 1st to 3rd place and the person who has made the most dramatic growth during the period will be awarded the “BEST” award. The LEAPS Award was decided and a total prize money of 5 million yen was provided.
* [Award winner] *
* 1st place Shunsuke Fujiwara Creator’s X Co., Ltd. *
Anime production using generative AI
* 2nd place: Mr. Takashi Seki, Midoriku NbS Co., Ltd.*
Support for visualization and disclosure of natural capital/biodiversity
* 3rd place: Yoshitomo Aonami, Swell Co., Ltd.*
Language learning typing game “Type GO”
* BEST LEAPS Award Mr. Yoshihiro Tachihara Theta Therapeutics Co., Ltd. * Cyclic medium molecule specialized formulation “Theta Capsule” * [Speaking companies *in alphabetical order] *
* Mr. Daiki Oda FINOBLE Co., Ltd.*
Securities sales platform
*Maika Kaneda, Omiisay Co., Ltd.*
Overseas expansion support web service
* Mr. Yuki Kaneko ecoeats Co., Ltd. *
Renewability management software for food manufacturers
* Mr. Hayato Shibahara Madsoft Co., Ltd. *
Generation AI x 3D motion “The strongest AI dancer”
* Yusaku Takahashi Ceed Co., Ltd. *
Web3 x Affiliate Network “Qube”
* Mr. Shogo Nogi Enjoy Life Co., Ltd. *
Cruise specialized OTA (Online Travel Agency)
* ■ Regarding recruitment of the 2nd generation of “LEAPS” * “LEAPS” will be held for the second time and we are looking for participants. This is a four-month program with all lectures and mentoring held online, with only demo days held at a real venue. We support everything from building an equity story to business pitches in Japanese/English and overseas accelerator entries.
* [Lecture content] *
・Investor’s perspective “4 W’s”
・Refining the concept
・Face the reason why you can win
・Economics and roadmap
・The secret of pitch
* [External partner cooperation] *
・“Sony Startup Acceleration Program (SSAP)”: Mentoring support ・“JETRO”: Overseas expansion support
・“BlackShip Ventures”: Overseas accelerator entry support
・“NEWh”: Joint development of lecture content
* [Recruitment overview] *
* 【subject】*
Those who are planning business activities in overseas markets, and those who are looking at overseas expansion in the future.
*If you have a business idea, you can apply even before starting a business. * [Bonus] *
We will consider investing 30 million yen (maximum 50 million yen) in principle. * [Number of people recruiting] *
up to 15 teams
* [Recruitment deadline] *
August 31, 2024
・Application URL: https://qxlv.jp/leaps/entry
・Casual interview application URL: https://qxlv.jp/leaps#contact * [Program period] *
・Lecture/Mentoring: October 2024 to January 2025 (planned)
*Lectures and mentoring are scheduled to be held online.
*If your schedule does not suit you, please feel free to contact us for a casual interview.
*Schedule is subject to change. Details will be announced on the special program page (https://qxlv.jp/leaps) in the future.
* ■ QXLV2 Fund Overview *
Official name: QXLV2 Investment Limited Partnership
Scale: 5 billion yen (planned)
Investment stage: pre-seed/seed
Investment amount: ~100 million yen, additional investment will be made
【Company Profile】
Company name: Quantum Leap Ventures Co., Ltd.
Location: 16th floor, Ark Hills South Tower, 1-4-5 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo Established: March 2019
Representative: Kentaro Furuya
URL: https://qxlv.jp/