Cascade Inc. has been selected for Techstars Tokyo 2025. Learn how the program, global mentors, and beta users will help scale its ad optimization platform.
Cascade Corporation (Headquarters: Shibuya, Tokyo, CEO: Kazuki Miyauchi) has been selected for the global accelerator "Techstars Tokyo 2025." This program targets applications from around 120 countries and regions worldwide and only 12 companies are selected through a rigorous screening process with a selection rate of less than 1%.
What is "Cascade"
"Cascade" is an ad optimization platform that assists complex workflows such as analysis, decision-making, and budget allocation occurring in the advertising operation field. It integrates cross-media indicators and consistently provides interactive analysis functions, improvement suggestions, and execution support for budget allocation adjustments. It is a product that contributes to reducing operational workloads, speeding up decision-making, and maximizing advertising results. (Currently, a beta version is open for use by a limited number of users.)
Cascade Home Screen
What is Techstars
Techstars was founded in 2006 and is now active in about 30 cities worldwide. It has invested in approximately 5,000 companies and produced 22 unicorns, with a total market capitalization of about $150 billion. Notable portfolio companies include SendGrid and DigitalOcean.
Program Overview
This program is a global acceleration program conducted through public-private partnerships involving JETRO, the Cabinet Office, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, and Tokyo Metropolitan Government. In 2025, a selection rate of less than 1% screening will be conducted for applications from 120 countries and regions worldwide, and 12 companies, including ours, were selected. We will use this program as an opportunity to accelerate domestic implementation while moving forward with verification for overseas deployment. The final presentation Demo Day is scheduled to be held in Tokyo on November 11, 2025 (Tuesday).
To participate in Demo Day, click here
Techstars Tokyo Demo Day
Mentor Comments
In this program, "Cascade" has three strong global mentors who provide business support.
Aldrich Huang: A global entrepreneur involved in business expansion in the U.S., Europe, and Asia for over 15 years. Utilizing expertise in both legal and business fields, he supports and advises startups worldwide.
Message: Under CEO Kazuki, the entire team has high motivation and a clear business direction. The AI-driven digital marketing platform removes language barriers both "from abroad to Japan" and "from Japan to abroad," optimizing marketing results. "Cascade" has the potential to revolutionize the advertising industry, exhibiting professionalism and attention to detail, making it a wonderful service.
Svetlana Stotskaya: A global marketing executive, mentor, award judge, and speaker who supports the global success of diverse brands from France to Singapore using artificial intelligence.
Message: I view "Cascade" as a game changer that will bring about transformation in the automation of digital marketing. By reducing the burden of advertising operations, it streamlines processes and enables the execution of better marketing campaigns. I look forward to their future growth and send my heartfelt wishes.
Ron Drabkin: A serial entrepreneur in Silicon Valley, having experienced many failures and three exits. He is currently a venture partner at an as-yet-unannounced venture capital firm.
Message: Over these three months, it has been truly exciting to see Miyauchi's product take shape and reach beta users. I wish I had this product while working in online advertising!
Comments from the Representative of Cascade
Representative Director Kazuki Miyauchi of Cascade Corporation
I am pleased to have passed the global selection of the well-known global VC/accelerator "Techstars" as a Japanese company. Despite being digital, I want to develop a "usable" product for the digital marketing field, which is still very labor-intensive. I sincerely hope you will look forward to Cascade's future progress. Additionally, while it is a beta version, we are also recruiting users, so please feel free to inquire.
Company Overview
Company Name: Cascade Corporation
Representative: Representative Director Kazuki Miyauchi
Location: 1-1-3 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Established: February 2025
Business Description: Development and operation of the ad optimization platform "Cascade"
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