Sunrise Club

Partner Event: Beyond Sunrise 🌅

Hosted by our partner Linnovate Partners, this networking reception in Tokyo brings together venture capital and private markets professionals during AVCJ Private Equity Forum Japan 2026. If you’re visiting, join to connect with fund managers and investors and exchange perspectives in a focused setting.

Details in the link below.
https://linnovate-vcfcn-cocktail.rsvpify.com

The next Sunrise is here 🌅

Join us for a Sunrise Club happy hour to gather, catch up, and meet new faces from across our community. If you enjoy connecting with globally minded professionals over a relaxed evening, we'd love to see you there.

Registration through the link below.
https://luma.com/53m2vhr2

Beyond Sunrise: community events to watch. 🌅

As the FIFA World Cup approaches and the Bay Area welcomes the world, Captain Tsubasa ONE WORLD ONE TEAM Art Exhibition 2026 arrives in San Francisco! Inspired by Yoichi Takahashi’s vision that people can become one team beyond borders and languages, this exhibition celebrates the power of art, sport, harmony, and human connection.

Details in the link ⬇️
https://gallery.gaaat.com/ja-us/pages/captain_tsubasa?country=US

Sunrise in the room. 🌅

Thank you to everyone who joined Sunrise Club event in SF last week, to our speaker Jerry from Reacher for sharing their founder journey, and to Silicon Valley Bank for generously hosting us!

We’re grateful for another evening of thoughtful conversation and meaningful connection. 🤝

The next Sunrise is almost here. 🌅

Join us next week for an evening of conversation and connection with founders, investors, and operators across the consumer startup ecosystem.

Details and registration via the link below.
https://luma.com/vg23z1jw

We are Sunrise Club!

We’re building this community together—and your support helps make it possible 💛

Sunrise in the room. 🌅

Thank you to the HumanX community for inviting us to the Closing Happy Hour following one of the leading AI conferences bringing together founders, investors, and industry leaders shaping the future of technology. From thoughtful conversations to an “愛 (AI)” themed cocktail, the evening reminded us that even in the age of AI, human connection still matters most. 🤖✨

Sunrise Club Newsletter issue #4 is out!

Subscribe for more news & events from the link ⬇️
https://www.sunrise.club

✨ Community Spotlight ✨

Saki Oshima is a U.S.-based General Partner at NEXTBLUE, Asia's first fund dedicated to supporting female founders and advancing women's wellbeing. Since 2018, she has invested in global startups and supported U.S.–Japan corporate collaboration, with a focus on women's health and wellness.

She is an active connector between Japanese corporates and global startups, and a recognized voice on U.S.–Japan tech dynamics through media and international forums.

Driven to expand access and opportunity in women's health and wellbeing, Saki's work reflects a commitment to building a more equitable future. Sunrise Club is proud to feature and support Saki as she strengthens connections between Japan and the U.S.!

You can learn more about her work here ⬇️
https://www.facebook.com/nextbluevc

With Mother's Day this weekend, we were reminded of one inspiring mom we had the pleasure of meeting in March—Kimono Mom!

Natural Products Expo West in LA brought together innovative food tech founders and professionals, and we had exciting discussions about the future of healthy products.

From family tables to global shelves, food has a unique way of telling stories 👘