XLIMIT is an accelerator program designed to support startups aiming to reach their Series A funding round. The program leverages the support structure and extensive network of funds managed by Global Brain.
The program is open to startups at the seed to pre-Series A stage that possess scalable, innovative technology, including overseas startups looking to enter the Japanese market.
We welcome companies that are seeking support in areas such as product development, investor relations, business planning, public relations, intellectual property strategy, recruitment, and building networks with corporations and venture capital firms.
In an online seminar format, mentors who will actually participate
in the program will explain the features and strengths of
“XLIMIT.”
We encourage you to join us enthusiastically.
* Advance registration is required to participate in the briefing session.
This is a program where we tackle challenges together and grow together — offering not only financial support, but also sessions with entrepreneurs, mentoring, and lectures by specialists with deep expertise in areas such as legal, finance, technology, product development, hiring, and PR. We also facilitate connections with potential customers and strategic partners.
In principle, all selected companies will receive an investment of 10 million yen. For details on investment terms, please refer to the Terms of Application (Japanese). We also offer strong support for future fundraising, including from Global Brain and other investors.
Experienced mentors will support participating teams in business hypothesis/testing, product refinement, and presentations. We also invite specialists from various fields, including investors and senior entrepreneurs, to provide advice on services/products.
With the cooperation of experts at Global Brain, we provide lectures and meetings with specialists in various fields essential for future fundraising and company management, including legal, finance, tech, product growth, recruitment, PR, and intellectual property.
We fully utilize the extensive network with top Japanese companies cultivated by Global Brain to introduce potential customers, partners, and investors for future fundraising. We also conduct sessions with senior entrepreneurs who have successfully raised large amounts of capital.
At the end of the 3-month program, we will hold a Demo Day where startups can present their results and create opportunities for fundraising and business collaboration. By inviting a wide range of domestic and international investors and top companies to the Demo Day, we maximize the creation of business opportunities by raising awareness among as many collaborators as possible.
In addition to standard support such as mentoring and lectures, office hours where you can consult directly with Global Brain's capitalists and communication tools for XLIMIT community members to freely exchange opinions will be provided. Various preferential services for supported companies are also available.
In addition to providing operational funding, we offer content focused on business growth, lectures and office hours with specialists, and more. Leveraging Global Brain’s extensive experience with numerous startups, we’ll help you identify the key factors essential for accelerating your business.
You will meet with all mentors participating in XLIMIT, and we will match you with a dedicated mentor who will work closely with you throughout the program.
We provide enhanced mentoring through both external capitalists and Global Brain’s own capitalists, offering tailored advice for each selected company.
We host sessions featuring guest entrepreneurs and conversations with international VCs.
Through networking events with Japan’s leading corporations, we explore opportunities for investment and business collaboration. We provide a platform for honest and concrete discussions that would be impossible through cold outreach.
You will pitch at a Global Brain-hosted event attended by over 500 participants, as well as at XLIMIT’s own Demo Day. Leveraging the knowledge and experience gained over the three-month program, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with a diverse range of stakeholders.
Our support doesn’t end at Demo Day—we help you continue building a robust network of potential customers, investors, and business partners. We also support post-program business strategy development.
You will receive advice from top industry leaders and mentors, along with information sharing, research support, and consultations from our program team. We also help you build connections with specialists and investors across various fields. Even after the program ends, you will have ongoing access to study sessions, seminars, and networking opportunities — all open for you to join freely.
What can you truly gain through XLIMIT? What sets it apart from other accelerator programs? Hear firsthand stories from founders who have gone through the program, and insights from the team that supports them.
We sat down with the representatives from the five startups selected for the 3rd batch of Global Brain's accelerator program, XLIMIT, and asked them about the changes they experienced, what they learned, and many more.
グローバル・ブレインのアクセラレーター「XLIMIT」を経て起きた自社の変化、印象的だった学びなどを採択企業5社の代表が語っています。
他のアクセラレーターの違いや、参加して得られたもの、「事業に全集中」するべきシードスタートアップがアクセラに参加する意味など、採択企業だからこそ語れるリアルな声をお届けします。
GBのキャピタリストである都虎吉、冨樫寛隆にXLIMITについて話を聞きました。ここでしか明かされていないプログラムの詳細や、他のアクセラレーターとの違いにも言及しています。
July 21, 2025 (Mon) 23:59:59
