About
Joi Okada is an Operating Partner for Japan at 1982 Ventures, where he works on connecting Japanese institutional capital to private credit opportunities in Southeast Asia, with a focus on fintech-enabled lending. He founded Multi-X Capital, a Singapore-based advisory firm covering infrastructure, real estate, and cross-border transactions. He previously led strategic investments at Kakaku.com across Southeast Asia, worked on global venture initiatives at Digital Garage, and began his career in credit derivatives at GFI Group.
Invests in
Fintech
Experience
- 1982 VenturesOperating Partnercurrent2026 — presentTokyo, Japan
- Multi-X Capital Pte LtdFoundercurrent2025 — presentSingapore
- Luz LATAMDirector of Business Developmentcurrent2025 — presentTokyo, Japan
- Kakaku.comStrategic Investment Manager for Kyujin Box2025 — 2026Tokyo, Japan
- Kakaku.comCVC Lead2016 — 2025Tokyo, Japan
- Kakaku.comAssistant Manager2016 — 2017Tokyo, Japan
- Love, BonitoBoard Member2018 — 2025Singapore
- MoneySmart GroupBoard Member2017 — 2024Singapore
- TabSquareBoard Observer2018 — 2021Singapore
- Hummingbird Co., Ltd.Co-Founder2016 — 2021Tokyo, Japan
- Digital Garage, Inc.Senior Operating Officer, Deputy Head of Open Innovation Division2015 — 2016Tokyo, Japan
- Digital Garage, Inc.Member Board of Directors2013 — 2015Tokyo, Japan
- Digital Garage, Inc.Deputy Head Group CEO Office2012 — 2013Tokyo, Japan
- New ContextMember Board of Directors2013 — 2016San Francisco
- Neo Innovation, Inc.Member Board of Directors2013 — 2016San Francisco
- econtext Asia LimitedMember Board of Directors2013 — 2015Tokyo
- CI WorksMember Board of Directors2013 — 2015Tokyo
- Digital Garage US, Inc.Member Board of Directors2013 — 2015San Francisco
- Nittan BrokersBroker - Nikkei Equity Derivatives (Index)2001 — 2002Tokyo, Japan
- Zengine Inc.Business Development Manager2000 — 2001Tokyo, Japan
- Nittan BrokersBroker - Nikkei Equity Derivatives (Single Stock)2000Tokyo, Japan
- GFI GroupBroker - JGB Options1994 — 2000Sydney, Australia
- GFI GroupBroker - JGB Options1993London, United Kingdom
- GFI GroupBroker Assistant - US Treasury Options1993Greater New York City Area
Skills & more
Salesforce.com1Partner IdentificationCorporate Venture CapitalStrategic PartnershipsCross-border TransactionsStart-ups ManagementBoard GovernanceProduct Management4Strategy7Strategic Planning1Marketing Strategy1Investments8
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Equity DerivativesNew Business DevelopmentCreditDerivativesSalesLeadershipCompetitive AnalysisBusiness PlanningEquitiesBusiness DevelopmentBusiness StrategyOptionsFrom Joi's professional profile.
Colleagues at 1982 Ventures
Allen Lee
Operating Partner - United States at 1982 Ventures
Amiyandra Suratman
Principal at 1982 Ventures
Herston Powers
Founding Managing Partner at 1982 Ventures
James Kim
Operating Partner - Singapore at 1982 Ventures
Jenny Goh
Operational Lead – Singapore at 1982 Ventures
Lex Nguyen
Operating Partner - Vietnam at 1982 Ventures
Scott Krivokopich
Founding Managing Partner at 1982 Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Joi Okada?
- Joi Okada is an Operating Partner for Japan at 1982 Ventures, where he works on connecting Japanese institutional capital to private credit opportunities in Southeast Asia, with a focus on fintech-enabled lending. He founded Multi-X Capital, a Singapore-based advisory firm covering infrastructure, real estate, and cross-border transactions. He previously led strategic investments at Kakaku.com across Southeast Asia, worked on global venture initiatives at Digital Garage, and began his career in credit derivatives at GFI Group.
- Where does Joi Okada work?
- Joi Okada is Operating Partner - Japan at 1982 Ventures.
- What does Joi Okada invest in?
- Joi Okada invests in Fintech.
- Where did Joi Okada go to school?
- Joi Okada studied at Boston College (Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics/Philosophy); St. Mary's International School.
Same school
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