Born in Nara.
With 14 years of experience in startup investing, he has backed companies across a wide range of sectors—ranging from IT services to space—with a strong track record of exits, including IPOs and M&A, particularly in AI, space, and robotics.
After serving as Head of Investment as a founding member of a Tokyo University-affiliated venture capital firm in 2017, founded ain (Ant Innovations) in 2025 and assumed the position of Representative Partner.
he has focused on expanding strategic growth pathways for startups, including corporate carve-outs and management buyouts (MBOs).
