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Akira Suenaga

Investor

Venture Capitalist at JIC Venture Growth Investments

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

About

Akira Suenaga combines top-tier international M&A legal and risk-analysis expertise with venture investing, acting as outside director at ENECHANGE and English-language spokesperson for the JPY70B Shizen Energy cross-border climate round.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechFintechHardwareHealthtech

Experience

  1. 株式会社エナーバンクNon Executive Directorcurrent2025 — present
  2. KYCコンサルティング株式会社Non Executive Directorcurrent2024 — present
  3. JIC Venture Growth Investments Co., Ltd.Partnercurrent2020 — present港区虎ノ門
  4. OpenStreet株式会社Non Executive Directorcurrent2023 — present日本 東京都
  5. 株式会社MFSNon Executive Director2021 — 2024千代田区大手町
  6. Japan Investment Corporation (JIC)Vice President / Lawyer2018 — 2021丸の内
  7. INCJ - 産業革新機構Lawyer - 弁護士2017 — 2018丸の内
  8. SATO & Partners - 佐藤総合法律事務所Associate2012 — 2017日本 東京都 23 区内
  9. Allen & OveryAssociate2010 — 2011

Skills & more

Dispute ResolutionCorporate LawLitigationCommercial LitigationLegal AdviceCross-border TransactionsLegal ResearchJoint VenturesCorporate GovernanceLegal WritingLegal AssistanceSecurities Regulation
+2 moreCivil LitigationMergers

Languages 英語

From Akira's professional profile.

Colleagues at JIC Venture Growth Investments

Daisuke Kaihoku
Investor at JIC Venture Growth Investments
Hanae Suzuki
Investor at JIC Venture Growth Investments
Hideki Yarimizu
Investor at JIC Venture Growth Investments
Hiroyuki Kazawa
Investor at JIC Venture Growth Investments
Jun Hayashi
Investor at JIC Venture Growth Investments
Kan Yanazawa
Investor at JIC Venture Growth Investments
Masaaki Sato
Investor at JIC Venture Growth Investments
Masaki Onuma
Investor at JIC Venture Growth Investments

Frequently asked questions

Who is Akira Suenaga?
Akira Suenaga combines top-tier international M&A legal and risk-analysis expertise with venture investing, acting as outside director at ENECHANGE and English-language spokesperson for the JPY70B Shizen Energy cross-border climate round.
Where does Akira Suenaga work?
Akira Suenaga is Venture Capitalist at JIC Venture Growth Investments.
What does Akira Suenaga invest in?
Akira Suenaga invests in AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Deep Tech, Fintech, Hardware, Healthtech.
Where did Akira Suenaga go to school?
Akira Suenaga studied at Keio University (慶應義塾大学) (法務博士（専門職）); Keio University (慶應義塾大学) (法学士, 法律学科); 慶應義塾大学法科大学院 (法務博士).

Same school

Also attended Keio University (慶應義塾大学)5

Toshiya KishimuraInvestor at JIC Venture Growth InvestmentsDaiki KumamotoExecutive Director at UntroD CapitalHirofumi MiyoshiSenior Associate at Angel Bridge Co.,Ltd.TakashiInvestor at Diamond Edge VenturesShan DrummondPartner at Samos Investments

Also attended Keio University146

Brian HalakManaging Partner at Medical Excellence CapitalHayata TokizawaVice President at Fin CapitalRina OkachiAssociate at Fin CapitalKay EnjojiSenior Advisor at Pangaea Ventures Us Inc.Tetsu NomuraPrincipal at Sozo VenturesBor BoerManaging Director at Capagro

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Shared employers

Also worked at KYCコンサルティング株式会社1

Toshiya KishimuraInvestor at JIC Venture Growth Investments

Also worked at Japan Investment Corporation (JIC)2

Toshiya KishimuraInvestor at JIC Venture Growth InvestmentsGraeme WeeksGlobal Head, Project Execution at Kinterra Capital Corp

Also worked at Allen & Overy53

Vidu ShanmugarajahInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Zi-Yang LimHead of Legal at Jungle VenturesVirginia TanFounding & Managing Partner at Teja VenturesToshiya KishimuraInvestor at JIC Venture Growth InvestmentsEleanor WellsSenior Legal Counsel & Head of ESG at RIT Capital PartnersDeanna OngChief People Officer at GIC

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