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Akito Arima
InvestorExecutive Officer / Partner at Beyond Next Ventures
Tokyo
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
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About
Akito Arima joined Beyond Next Ventures in 2019, where he invests in Agri-FoodTech, bio-manufacturing, and climate tech. He was named Partner in 2022 and Head of the Open Innovation Department in 2025, and founded the TECHNIUM Global Conference. He serves as Project Manager for the MAFF SBIR program and Representative Director of Next Prime Food, previously worked in the Grain Division at Marubeni Corporation, and holds a degree in Biosciences and Informatics from Keio University.
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Invests in
AgTechBiotechClimate TechFoodTech
Investments
Investor
AlgaleXBigHaatEF PolymerGourmet GardenUMAMI UNITED株式会社
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Akito Arima?
- Akito Arima joined Beyond Next Ventures in 2019, where he invests in Agri-FoodTech, bio-manufacturing, and climate tech. He was named Partner in 2022 and Head of the Open Innovation Department in 2025, and founded the TECHNIUM Global Conference. He serves as Project Manager for the MAFF SBIR program and Representative Director of Next Prime Food, previously worked in the Grain Division at Marubeni Corporation, and holds a degree in Biosciences and Informatics from Keio University.
- Where does Akito Arima work?
- Akito Arima is Executive Officer / Partner at Beyond Next Ventures.
- What does Akito Arima invest in?
- Akito Arima invests in AgTech, Biotech, Climate Tech, FoodTech.
- What check size does Akito Arima write?
- Akito Arima typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
- What companies has Akito Arima invested in?
- Investments tracked here include AlgaleX, BigHaat, EF Polymer, Gourmet Garden, UMAMI UNITED株式会社.
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