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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...

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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 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

Private EquityVenture Capital

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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