Team

Venture Partner

Takuya Umeda

Former Director and COO at Sun Asterisk, where he led strategic planning and execution, business development, pre-IPO and post-IPO fundraising, organizational development, and global operations. During his tenure, he also held key leadership roles including Startup Studio Manager, Executive Officer, and Director, playing a central role in the company’s growth and organizational transformation.

He began his career in finance as a securities broker, later transitioning to proprietary trading. He then joined a startup as Director and CFO, gaining hands-on experience in financial management and business scaling.

Having spent his formative years in Southeast Asia and his twenties in New York City, he brings a global and adaptive leadership style shaped by diverse cultural exposure. His strength lies in hybrid leadership—combining high-level management with on-the-ground execution.

He holds a BBA in Finance and Investments from Baruch College, City University of New York.

Core Member​s

Tetsu
Nakajima

Tetsu Nakajima

Founder &
General Partner​

Takeshi
Minamoto

Takeshi Minamoto

Founder &
General Partner​

Hiroki
Nakajima

Hiroki Nakajima

Principal

Takuya
Umeda

Takuya Umeda

Venture Partner

Yu
Shimazu

Yu Shimazu

PR & Community Mgr

Advisor​s

Taizo Son

Kimiyuki Suda

Kiyoshi Kurokawa

Satoshi Shimmyo