Started his career at Tonen Corporation in 1995 followed by Accenture, he joined Ant Capital from 2003 to 2008, after that over 17 years of experience at the core of management includes presidential role in Japan’s three major industries (high-tech, industrial, and automotive), with highly specialized expertise regarding Japanese companies’ oversea business development, which is crucial for a global unicorn builder. In 2025, he rejoined Ant Capital. He holds a Master’s degree of Science and Engineering at Waseda University.

Joined a University of Tokyo-based startup in 2009. Following its M&A, he founded an HR-tech startup in 2012, later executing its sale to the TSE-listed CrowdWorks Inc. In 2021. As the head of PMI, he achieved a threefold revenue increase within a year. After earning his MBA in San Francisco, he led U.S. business development and CVC investments at Ajinomoto Foods North America, reporting to the President. His comprehensive expertise—spanning startup founding, PMI, and global corporate expansion—is crucial for a global unicorn builder. He is dedicated to scaling Japanese startups globally through his “0-to-1” mindset and investment acumen. In 2026, he joined Ant Capital. He graduated from the University of Tokyo with a bachelor’s degree in economics

He served as a Partner at Golden Egg Ventures, where he leads overseas investments and strategic partnerships. With over 15 years of global investment experience at Digital Garage, Japan Post Capital, Manulife and SMBC, he has managed diverse portfolios and cross-border deal flows across Japan and international markets. His prior experience also includes Visa where he was part of the market entry strategy team for Myanmar. Leveraging his deep expertise in venture capital, private markets and international market entry, he is committed to scaling Japanese startups globally through strategic investment. In 2026, he joined Ant Capital. He holds a Master’s degree from the University of Technology, Sydney and a BA from University of Sydney.