Asahi Kasei Corporate Venture Capital

Joined Asahi Kasei Corporate VC in 2023. Previously served as VP of Product Management and Development at Crystal IS, a semiconductor device company Asahi Kasei acquired in 2012. Holds a PhD in electrical engineering from Stony Brook University and an MBA from NYU Stern.

Brings 30 years of experience identifying and commercializing technologies in the building ecosystem. Previously held leadership roles in building products and homebuilding, including R&D positions at major firms and service as director of MIT's Innovative Housing Technology Program. Founder of multiple building material companies and board member of Plant Prefab, Toolbx, and Skipp Technologies. Holds a master's degree in architecture, planning, and building technology from MIT.

Joined Asahi Kasei Corporate VC in 2024. Previously served as senior innovation architect driving new business creation projects in hydrogen, battery, and semiconductors. Also worked at Crystal IS managing product development projects across Japan and US teams. Holds a master's degree in chemistry from Hokkaido University and an MBA from NUCB business school.

Leads healthcare investment with expertise in pharmaceutical development and formulation science. His research work contributed to one approved pharmaceutical in Japan with more than ten published patents. Also has research experience in nucleotide delivery for gene therapy. Holds a master's degree in agricultural science from Nagoya University.

Explores new business opportunities in materials and sustainability sectors in collaboration with business units. Previously served as business development manager in Asahi Kasei Corporate Strategy and held various R&D, engineering, and operations roles over 18 years. Also has experience in marketing and researching new polymer engineering technologies at Asahi Kasei America.

Focuses on construction and real estate investment. Previously worked as a production engineer at JFE Steel and Asahi Kasei for 13 years. Holds a master's degree in mechanical engineering from Keio University.

Explores new business opportunities in materials and sustainability sectors. Previously worked in Asahi Kasei's membrane division across industrial fields and spent five years in India as country manager for membrane technology business development in the water sector. Holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Hokkaido University and an MBA from Kobe University.

Focuses on battery-related technologies and co-creating new businesses. Previously involved in semiconductor product planning and customer support at Asahi Kasei Microdevices for twelve years. Holds a master's degree in electronic engineering from Osaka University.

Focuses on IoT technology and new business creation. Previously worked as an ASIC designer at Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corporation developing sensor devices. Holds a master's degree in science from Osaka University.

Joined CVC team in July 2025 and oversees investment strategy and execution. Previously worked in corporate strategy at Asahi Kasei Corporation handling FP&A and overseas planning. Spent 12 years at Robert Bosch in various finance and accounting roles. Holds a bachelor's degree in commerce from Waseda University and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Based in Boston and focuses on healthcare investment. Previously worked at Asahi Kasei Pharma Corporation managing in vitro diagnostics business with experience in strategy, clinical trials, regulation, marketing, and medical affairs. Holds a master's degree in bioengineering from Tokyo Institute of Technology.

Focuses on industrial IoT and sustainability. Previously spent ten years in R&D at Asahi Kasei E-materials and Asahi Kasei with experience in high-performance polymers including epoxy-resin hardeners, photosensitive polymers, and fuel cell electrolyte membranes. Holds a master's degree in engineering from Osaka University.

Partner with over 28 years in European distressed debt and special situations investing, established Alchemy's Special Opportunities business which has raised £3.1bn across five funds.

Based in Shanghai and oversees all CVC China activities including investment strategy, direct investment execution, and VC fund investments. Previously worked in venture capital and private equity in China. Holds an MSc degree in finance from Cass Business School, London.

Partner who joined from Lloyds Banking Group where he worked in group strategy and corporate development, with prior consulting experience in private equity advisory.

Joined Asahi Kasei CVC in 2020 and focuses on medtech, digital therapeutics, and biotech. Previously worked in life sciences strategy consulting and biotech business development. Holds a BA in biology and economics from Williams College and an MBA in healthcare management from Wharton.

Tharun Veeraiah is a Manager at Asahi Kasei with a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering and a background in business development for semiconductor components. His experience includes product planning, customer expansion, and customer success across industries ranging from industrial equipment to consumer electronics. His current work involves new business development through partnerships with startups, focusing on solutions that connect advanced technologies with existing business platforms.