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aSTART
aSTART is an independent, business-operator-type venture capital firm (事業家系VC). It co-runs with portfolio founders, drawing on the team's own operating...
aSTART
aSTART is an independent, business-operator-type venture capital firm (事業家系VC). It co-runs with portfolio founders, drawing on the team's own operating experience to address management challenges and IPO preparation. It invests in Tech ventures from seed through later stages and aims to expand the global influence of Japanese Tech companies.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2015
Location
Region
Asia
Country
Japan
City
Tokyo
Corporate office
Tokyo, Japan
Principals
Kazumasa Watanabe
Representative Director CEO & Representative Partner
Michihiro Anezaki
Director Partner
Manabu Juichiya
Partner
Kazumasa Suzuki
Executive Manager
Kenta Morinaga
Venture Capitalist
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What is aSTART's primary investment focus?
Available records describe aSTART as a private equity firm targeting early-stage, seed, start-up, expansion, late-stage, and general venture opportunities.
Where is aSTART headquartered?
The firm is based in Tokyo, Japan.
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