5/19 FINTECH LATVIA: A homeplace for global Fintech Business

The Investment and Development Agency of Latvia, accompanied by Latvian Minister of Economics, Viktors Valainis, and the Director of the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia, Ieva Jāgere, will hold an event in Tokyo at FINOLAB, a leading fintech center in Japan, on May 19 (Monday).

The event will feature the Latvian Minister and accompanying delegates from the Latvian fintech industry, including representatives from “FINTECH LATVIA,” the Latvian Blockchain Association, and various fintech-related organizations in Latvia.

Latvia: A Nordic Country Leading Social Transformation through Public-Private Collaboration

Latvia, a small country with a population of 1.9 million located in the center of the Nordic and Baltic countries, has been promoting advanced social transformation through public-private collaboration. This includes initiatives like establishing the world’s first startup law, advancing digital and data-driven social change led by the government, and effectively leveraging private sector initiatives as public services. Latvia has been at the forefront of developing infrastructure for 5G technology in Europe, driving digital transformation (DX), and leading international cooperation frameworks.

Latvia: A Key Destination for Global Business Services (GBS) Essential for Startup Scale-ups

The capital city of Riga has historically played an important role as a hub for global trade and culture, dating back to the Hanseatic League and the Imperial Era. In recent years, its significance has increased due to globalization, particularly in the area of Global Business Services (GBS), which provides a one-stop framework for services such as language support, legal, tax, HR, and customer services across the region. Latvia has become a key destination for startups, particularly in Europe and EU-adjacent countries, offering low-cost, high-quality services essential for businesses to comply with local regulations and secure talent.

Latvia: A Pioneer in the Introduction of the MiCA License for the Crypto Asset Market in the EU

Latvia was one of the first EU member states to introduce the MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) license for crypto asset operations. The cost of obtaining and maintaining this license is among the lowest in the EU. Many major fintech companies have recognized the high value of establishing operations in Latvia to benefit from the MiCA license and are relocating or establishing offices in the country. Additionally, the Latvian Central Bank provides a regulatory sandbox that allows emerging companies and project teams to cooperate with the bank and develop new business models and services before entering the financial market or expanding their operations in the EU.

During this event, we will introduce the MiCA regulation, Latvian government incentives for fintech companies, and offer opportunities for networking between Latvian and Japanese companies. We look forward to your participation.


◆Schedule :2025/5/19(Monday)18:00-20:30

◆Venue :FINOLAB Event Space
       Otemachi Bldg 4F, Otemachi 1-6-1 , Chiyoda, Tokyo, 100-0004 Japan

◆Participation Fee:Free

◆Agenda

17:45-18:00 Reception
18:00-18:20 FINOLAB: Welcome and Introduction of the Business
18:20-18:25 Greeting from the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia
18:25-18:40 FINTECH LATVIA: Introduction to the Latvian Fintech Industry and Business Opportunities
18:40-18:55 LATVIA BLOCKCHAIN ASSOCIATION: Presentation of Business and Support Activities
18:55-19:15 Pitch Session from Latvian Fintech and IT Companies
19:15-20:30 Networking

*The main language will be English, but simultaneous translation will be available for the networking session in both Japanese and English.

*Light refreshments will be provided during the networking session.

Participating Latvian Companies/Organizations

・FINTECH LATVIA https://fintechlatvia.eu 

フィンテックラトビア協会は、ラトビアのフィンテック分野で活躍する⾰新的な⾦融サービスプロバイダーを結集しています。本協会の⽬的は、フィンテック業界における⾦融サービス提供者を結集し、その利益を国内および国際的な舞台で代表し、実現することを保証するとともに、ラトビア⾦融セクターの持続可能な発展と成⻑を促進することにあります。 本協会の使命は、フィンテック企業やノンバンクのサービス提供者がもたらす成⻑の可能性を尊重しながら、消費者と市場監督機関双⽅から⾼く評価される、信頼性、責任感、そして⻑期的な視点に基づいた業界慣 ⾏を確⽴することです。

The Latvian Blockchain Association https://lbaa.io

ラトビアブロックチェーン協会(LBAA)は、ブロックチェーンの導⼊、イノベーション、そして連携を推進することにより、ラトビアを欧州連合における主要なWeb3ハブとして確⽴するために積極的に活動する⾮営利団体です。製品/サービス: LBAAは、欧州連合におけるMiCAライセンス取得に関する相談⽀援を提供しており、ブロックチェーン関連企業にとって友好的な規制環境を整備するため、政府機関との関係を育成する上で重要な役割を担っています。

Latvian IT Cluster https://www.itbaltic.com

ラトビア ITクラスターは、ラトビア国内の 80を超える活発かつ⾰新的なIT企業を連携させ、各社の事業拡⼤とコミュニティ全体の成⻑を⽀援するとともに、地域欧州デジタルイノベーションハブとしての専⾨知識と地位を活⽤して、ラトビアにおけるデジタルトランスフォーメーションを推進する組織です。

製品/サービス:

– ラトビアにおけITおよびDX分野での、公共部⾨、⺠間部⾨、学術部⾨間のエコシステム構築。
– 企業および組織向けのDXサービス。
– 広範なネットワークを活かし、ラトビア企業の欧州連合域内および域外への輸出を⽀援いたします。また、国際的な会議や貿易ミッションへ の参加を⽀援します IT、デジタルトランスフォーメーション、そしてイノベーションの分野において、ヨーロッパ全域で展開可能な⼤規模プロジェクトを実⾏します。
– ニーズに合わせたミナーやワーキンググループを通じて、メンバーの専⾨能⼒を向上させます。

・JEFF https://www.jeff-app.com

JEFF社は主に、伝統的な⾦融データに関して人工カバー率が低い、⼤規模で急速に成⻑している新興市場に焦点を当てています。JEFFは、消費者のデジタル上での活動履歴に焦点を当て、データサイエンスとAIを活⽤することで、⾦融商品やサービスの申し込みが最終的に取引成⽴に⾄る確率を⾼め、⾦融包容を推進します。これにより、消費者と銀⾏、貸付業者とフィンテック企業間の最適なマッチングを実現します。東南アジアの市場において、800万⼈以上のクライアントにサービスを提供してきた確かな実績を踏まえ、より広い地域への展開を⽬指しています。

・IDT Media https://magebit.com

IDT Media社のブランドであるMagebitは、eコマースに特化したフルサービスのエージェンシーです。Magebitは、3つの⼤陸にわたる150名以上の⾃社専⾨家チームにより、お客様のオンラインストアを全く新しい⾼みへと引き上げる準備ができています。主な製品・サービス:オンラインショップの開発、メンテナンス、サポート。

・Copy Brain https://copybrain.app

Copy Brainは、ソーシャルメディアコンテン ツのローカライズを⾃動化するAIエージェントです。様々な⾔語やプラットフォームに対応し、翻訳、吹き替え、コンテンツの調整を効率的に⾏います。このAIエージェントは、コンテンツの⾃動収集、声質の再現、50以上の⾔語への吹き替え機能に加え、プラットフォームのアルゴリズム(Instagram, TikTok, YouTubeなど)に最適化された動画作成を⽀援し、⾃然で質の⾼いローカライズを実現します。コンテンツクーリエイター、企業、代理店は、⼿動翻訳と吹き替えなしでグローバルな視聴者にリーチでき、コストを削減し、リーチを最⼤化できます。

主な製品&サービス:

– 魅⼒的なSNSコンテンツのアイデア⽣成
– AI駆動型コンテンツ⽣成ツール
– スクリーンショットによるソーシャルメディアプロフィールの分析

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Future Frontier Fes by FINOLAB (4F) 2023—RECONNECT—

※FINOPITCH2023 finalists selected!

Future Frontier Fes by FINOLAB(4F)—RECONNET—

4th Future Frontier Fes by FINOLAB (4F) is scheduled to be held at the venue and online. The first three days from Mar. 6th to 8th will be held online, and Mar. 10th, the last day of the event, will be held at the venue (a hybrid day).

4F launched in 2020 with the aim of revitalizing the financial industry. This year’s theme is ❝RECONNECT❞.
After three years of reduced opportunities to meet face-to-face due to the pandemic, the world has finally seen the return of activities that allow people to see each other face-to-face. We put a wish in the word ❝RECONNECT❞ to connect with people again through activities that bring people togather.

The first three days from Mar. 6th to 8th will be held online. We will broadcast keynote speeches, presentations and panel discussions. On Mar. 10th, the last day of 4F, JFIA Award Ceremony, FINOPITCH and various lectures will be held at the venue. After FINOPITCH, we also have a social gathering for participants only.
We are looking forwrd to your participation. If you purchase a venue ticket, you can also watch the delivery from Mar. 6th to 8th.

※Please click here to check the scenes of 4F from last year.

◆OUTLINE OF THE EVENT◆

Title
4F (Future Frontier Fes by FINOLAB) 2023—RECONNECT—
Date and Time
March 6th to 8th 18:00–20:30(JST) : Online
March 10th   10:00–20:00(JST) : Hybrid
(18:00–20:00 social gathering for participants only)

※Day4 on Mar.9th will be a closed event.
Organizer/Supported by
FINOLAB Inc./FINOVATORS
Contents
JFIA Award Ceremony/FINOPITCH/Presentation/Panel Discussion
Language
Day1 to Day3: Japanese/Day5: Japanese (JFIA) & English (FINOPITCH)

◆Fee◆

※Venue ticket holders can also watch online

◆Venue ◆
GLOBAL BUSINESS HUB TOKYO(GBHT)
※The venue is on the third floor. Please click here to check more details about the venue.

◆Contents◆
DAY1: 18:00–20:30 [Online Stream]
DAY2: 18:00–20:30 [Online Stream]
DAY3: 18:00–20:30 [Online Stream]
DAY5: 10:00–18:00 [Hybrid] JFIA Award Ceremony, FINOPICH, Keynote Speech
   18:00–20:00 Social Gaghering for participants ONLY!

※This program is subject to change.

◆Keynote◆
coming soon!

◆Speaker◆

※FINOPITCH2023 finalists selected!

<From Japan>
Alyawmu Co., Ltd. : https://alyawmu.com/
Bee Informatica Inc,Co.: http://entrebition.com.my/
Condominium asset management Ltd.: https://investment.mogecheck.jp/p-score
GFIT Inc.: https://www.tradom.jp
Great Value Co., Ltd.: https://www.greval.co.jp/gvhero
Impact Circle, Inc.: https://impact-circle.co.jp/
Kiva Corp: https://hi.helloproteger.com/
LUCA Japan Co., Ltd.: https://luca.inc
<from Outside of Japan>
Artificient Mobility Intelligence (Germany): https://artificient.de
barq finance (Switzerland):( In preparation for release)
Brokerware (Uruguay): http://www.brokerware.com.uy/
CARDO Inc. (Republic of Korea): https://console.cardovault.com
Firstcard, Inc. (USA): https://www.firstcard.app/
Funble Inc. (Republic of Korea): https://www.funble.kr/
Giraffe AI Labs PTE (Singapore): https://www.giraffe-ai.com/
Inovat (United Kingdom): https://inovat.tax
LOGI CHAIN (Republic of Korea): http://logichain.kr/
ORDA Wealth Tech (Mongolia): https://orda.mn/
PT Mitra Era Teknologi (Indonesia): https://momofin.com/

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