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Anri Samata

Investor

General Partner at ANRI

Tokyo

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

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About

Anri Samata is founding General Partner of ANRI, an independent venture capital firm established in 2012 that manages approximately ¥80 billion in assets under management. Since its inception, ANRI has invested in over 300 startups, with the firm's first fund achieving returns exceeding 20x. Samata is attending the Stanford Graduate School of Business Executive Program in 2025.

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Who is Anri Samata?
Anri Samata is founding General Partner of ANRI, an independent venture capital firm established in 2012 that manages approximately ¥80 billion in assets under management. Since its inception, ANRI has invested in over 300 startups, with the firm's first fund achieving returns exceeding 20x. Samata is attending the Stanford Graduate School of Business Executive Program in 2025.
Where does Anri Samata work?
Anri Samata is General Partner at ANRI.
What check size does Anri Samata write?
Anri Samata typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.

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