Protostar Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo City, Tokyo; CEO: Eimaru Maekawa), a company dedicated to supporting innovators, hosted the monthly pitch and mentoring event "StartupList Pitch #121" on June 23, 2026 (Tue) at GROWTH Iidabashi, connecting seed and early-stage startups with investors. This event has been held monthly and marked its 121st edition. On the day, five startups took the stage, with 10 investors participating. Following the pitches, small-group mentoring sessions were held at individual tables, allowing every presenting startup to receive direct feedback from multiple investors. After the event, numerous ongoing connections (matchings) were formed between entrepreneurs and investors. ▽Registration for the next event (#122) https://protoslp122.peatix.com About StartupList Pitch "StartupList Pitch" is a monthly pitch and mentoring event designed to directly connect seed and early-stage startups with investors (venture capital firms, corporate investors, and angel investors). Its greatest feature is that every presenting entrepreneur receives face-to-face, small-group mentoring from multiple investors. Unlike typical "pitch and done" formats, this event allows entrepreneurs to engage in in-depth conversations with several investors after their pitches, enabling them to gather diverse feedback quickly, while investors can efficiently source promising startups. Additionally, by limiting participation exclusively to investors, the event has consistently received high praise from both presenting startups and participating investors as a high-quality matchmaking venue. Background of Hosting "StartupList Pitch #121" For seed and early-stage startups, meeting the right investors and receiving high-resolution feedback on their business is crucial for both fundraising and growth. However, opportunities for early-stage entrepreneurs to meet multiple investors suited to their industry and development stage remain limited. Leveraging the extensive network cultivated thr