About
Arisa Kono is an associate at Angel Bridge, where her work centers on sourcing investment opportunities and conducting due diligence. She previously studied biostatistics and worked on deep learning models for medical data analysis, interned at RIKEN and a healthcare venture, and spent about four years at McKinsey working on M&A due diligence and post-merger integration before joining Angel Bridge in 2026. Given her medical background, she often works on healthcare deals and focuses on university-originated and deep tech startups.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechHealthtechSpace Tech
Experience
- McKinsey & CompanyAssociate2024 — 2026Tokyo, Japan
- McKinsey & CompanyBusiness Analyst2022 — 2024Tokyo, Japan
- Linc'wellIntern2019 — 2020Tokyo, Japan
- RIKENIntern2018 — 2019Tokyo, Japan
Colleagues at Angel Bridge Co.,Ltd.
Ali Takahashi
Associate at Angel Bridge Co.,Ltd.
Hirofumi Miyoshi
Senior Associate at Angel Bridge Co.,Ltd.
Masaei Hayashi
General Partner at Angel Bridge Co.,Ltd.
Ryosuke Yao
Director at Angel Bridge Co.,Ltd.
Shimpei Nozue
Director at Angel Bridge Co.,Ltd.
Takuya Yamaguchi
Associate at Angel Bridge Co.,Ltd.
Tomohiro Kobayashi
Director at Angel Bridge Co.,Ltd.
Yutaro Kasai
General Partner at Angel Bridge Co.,Ltd.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Arisa Kono?
- Arisa Kono is an associate at Angel Bridge, where her work centers on sourcing investment opportunities and conducting due diligence. She previously studied biostatistics and worked on deep learning models for medical data analysis, interned at RIKEN and a healthcare venture, and spent about four years at McKinsey working on M&A due diligence and post-merger integration before joining Angel Bridge in 2026. Given her medical background, she often works on healthcare deals and focuses on university-originated and deep tech startups.
- Where does Arisa Kono work?
- Arisa Kono is Associate at Angel Bridge Co.,Ltd..
- What does Arisa Kono invest in?
- Arisa Kono invests in AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Deep Tech, Healthtech, Space Tech.
- Where did Arisa Kono go to school?
- Arisa Kono studied at The University of Tokyo (Master of Public Health - MPH); The University of Tokyo (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - MBBS, Public Health).
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