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Hiroshi Sasaki

Investor

Representative Partner / Founder at PRIMAL CAPITAL

Tokyo, Japan

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Doug KoobunlockedHiroshi: together at Starbucks (2003–2010)
×3Hiroshi: together at Startup Weekend Tokyo
×8Hiroshi: together at Starbucks

About

Founder of Primal Capital, established in February 2014. After graduate research in preventive medicine and a stint at a chemicals manufacturer, he joined Incubate Fund in 2012, working on Incubate Camp and portfolio support before going independent. He has focused on investing in and developing early-stage startups since founding the firm and received the Venture Capitalist Encouragement Award at the Japan Venture Award 2018.

Experience

  1. PRIMAL CAPITALGeneral Partnercurrent2014 — presentTokyo
  2. root inc.Co Foundercurrent2012 — presentTokyo
  3. Incubate FundAssociate2012 — 2014Tokyo
  4. Startup Weekend TokyoOrganizer2012Tokyo
  5. 呉工業株式会社商品部・マーケティング部2010 — 2012東京都目黒区
  6. Starbucksアルバイト2003 — 2010

Skills & more

InvestmentsVenture CapitalIncubationBusiness DevelopmentSocial Media Marketing3Social MediaOnline Marketing2Social NetworkingMarketing StrategyStart-ups1HTMLMarketing
+7 moreFacebookOnline AdvertisingProduct MarketingCommunity ManagementWeb DevelopmentEntrepreneurshipBusiness Strategy

Languages 英語

From Hiroshi's professional profile.

Deals · 42

FABRIC TOKYOSolo GP

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MgramSolo GP

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株式会社CoinQSolo GP

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AscastSolo GP

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Beer And TechSolo GP

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Bizbl TechnologiesSolo GP

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Byus CoSolo GP

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Co Labo MakerSolo GP

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Conin QSolo GP

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Connect AfyaSolo GP

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ConnehitoSolo GP

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CrevoSolo GP

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Crevo株式会社Solo GP

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DegasSolo GP

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Degas株式会社Solo GP

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EmosivSolo GP

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Furure StandardSolo GP

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GateboxSolo GP

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HirerooSolo GP

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Kaiju CompanySolo GP

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Kids1StSolo GP

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NuneSolo GP

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OnevisaSolo GP

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PapurikaSolo GP

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PhotoructionSolo GP

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SynapseSolo GP

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Xcare MedicalSolo GP

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Zero Ichi LaboSolo GP

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コネヒト株式会社Solo GP

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シナプス株式会社Solo GP

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株式会社Beer and TechSolo GP

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株式会社Bizibl TechnologiesSolo GP

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株式会社Connect AfyaSolo GP

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株式会社papuricaSolo GP

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株式会社xCARESolo GP

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株式会社エモーシブSolo GP

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株式会社キッズファーストSolo GP

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株式会社ゼロイチラボSolo GP

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株式会社ハイヤールーSolo GP

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株式会社フォトラクションSolo GP

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Colleagues at PRIMAL CAPITAL

Daisuke Ogasawara
Specialist (HR/Sales/BizDev) at PRIMAL CAPITAL
Kazunori Nishimura
Specialist (UX/UI Design) at PRIMAL CAPITAL
Shunta Ishigami
Specialist (Editing/Writing) at PRIMAL CAPITAL
Takamasa Matsumoto
Specialist (Branding) at PRIMAL CAPITAL

Frequently asked questions

Who is Hiroshi Sasaki?
Founder of Primal Capital, established in February 2014. After graduate research in preventive medicine and a stint at a chemicals manufacturer, he joined Incubate Fund in 2012, working on Incubate Camp and portfolio support before going independent. He has focused on investing in and developing early-stage startups since founding the firm and received the Venture Capitalist Encouragement Award at the Japan Venture Award 2018.
Where does Hiroshi Sasaki work?
Hiroshi Sasaki is Representative Partner / Founder at PRIMAL CAPITAL.
Where did Hiroshi Sasaki go to school?
Hiroshi Sasaki studied at 東京海洋大学大学院 (修士, 食品科学、栄養生理学、薬学、スポーツ生理学、予防医学、サプリメント企画開発); 東京海洋大学 (水産学学士, 予防医学、食品科学、栄養生理学、スポーツ医学、サプリメント企画開発).

Founder mafias

Starbucks mafia22

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Kelly SmithVice President, Global Digital ProductsFounded Pitform +3Mike McNeilBaristaFounded Fleet Device Management Inc. +2Adam BrotmanEVP, Global Retail OperationsFounded Forum3 +2Colette CourtionDirector of Starbucks Card and Customer LoyaltyFounded Joyluxinc +2Mesh GelmanStrategy ConsultantFounded Cumulus Coffee +1Marieke van IperenSenior Manager - Talent & Reward EMEAFounded Getsettly

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Shared employers

Also worked at root inc.12

Elliot GeidtManaging Director at Redpoint VenturesAlex NiehenkePartner at Scale Venture PartnersAlex HarrisGeneral Partner at Fiat VenturesMaria MooreTalent Partner at Drive CapitalRaja ChakravortiInvestor at Stellar Development FoundationRachel LeScoezecPrincipal at Contrary

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Also worked at Incubate Fund25

Masahiko HonmaPartner & Advisor at KK FundTohru AkauraGeneral Partner at Incubate FundKeisuke WadaGeneral Partner at Incubate FundYusuke MurataGeneral Partner at Incubate FundPaul McInerneyGeneral Partner at Incubate FundSatoshi NunokawaAssociate at Incubate Fund

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Also worked at Startup Weekend Tokyo37

Susan MoringGeneral Partner at Cortado VenturesMarc NagerInvesting in world-class founders who build where they belongIjaz KhanAssociate at Blackfinch VenturesPankaj JainManaging Partner at Saka VenturesAndrea EwingDirector, Corporate Partnerships at Rev1 VenturesRaquel BernalManaging Partner Investment Director at Draper B1

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Also worked at Starbucks92

Anna SchmitzReceptionist at Madrona Venture GroupNasra MohamedInvestor at Third Rock VenturesDoug KoobInvestor at 1st Course CapitalSaup D.Venture Partner at Advaita CapitalAlana LyonsManager of Entrepreneur Relations at Golden SeedsEllaina DiederichExecutive Assistant at Endeavour Capital

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