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DG Ventures
DG Ventures is a venture capital arm of Digital Garage, focusing on investing in and incubating startup companies. The firm aims to support the global...
DG Ventures
DG Ventures is a venture capital arm of Digital Garage, focusing on investing in and incubating startup companies. The firm aims to support the global development of startups and create new contexts. It is part of the Digital Garage Group, which has multiple subsidiaries and businesses.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
1995
Location
Region
Asia
Country
Japan
City
Tokyo
Corporate office
Tokyo, Japan
Principals
Kaoru Hayashi
Representative Director, Chairman, and CEO
Joi Ito
Co-founder
Brian Yeh
Chief Investment Officer of DG Ventures US
Keith Yuki Isobe
Managing Director and Member of the Investment Committee
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at DG Ventures?
Kaoru Hayashi serves as Representative Director, Chairman, and CEO. Keith Yuki Isobe acts as Managing Director and investment committee member. Brian Yeh leads the US investment office.
Does DG Ventures participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm focuses on direct venture investments at seed through growth stages. It does not disclose participation in external fund commitments.
What investment stages does DG Ventures typically target?
DG Ventures targets early-stage seed, start-up, expansion, growth, and pre-IPO rounds.
Where does DG Ventures maintain operations outside Japan?
The firm holds the DG717 property at 717 Market St in San Francisco and employs a Chief Investment Officer for US activities.
How is DG Ventures related to Digital Garage?
DG Ventures operates as the venture investment arm of Digital Garage with Kaoru Hayashi holding leadership roles at both entities.
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