Katsuya Akimoto

Investor

Vice President, Investment Department at TOHOKU University Venture Partners

Japan

About

Joined THVP investment team in April 2026, covering deep tech. Previously spent decades at Hitachi Cable/Proterial and Hitachi developing compound semiconductors, automotive sensors, and leading R&D strategy and new business creation.

Colleagues at TOHOKU University Venture Partners

Fumihiro Nakamori

Senior Vice President, Investment Department at TOHOKU University Venture Partners

Haruki Maki

Senior Associate, Investment Department at TOHOKU University Venture Partners

Koji Sato

Representative Director & President at TOHOKU University Venture Partners

Mitsutoshi Monma

Staff, Administration Department at TOHOKU University Venture Partners

Ryo Takahashi

Staff, Administration Department at TOHOKU University Venture Partners

Saki Machimoto

Staff, Administration Department at TOHOKU University Venture Partners

Sayumi Hashimoto

Venture Partner, Investment Department / Staff, Corporate Planning Department at TOHOKU University Venture Partners

Shunsuke Ishiguro

Staff, Corporate Planning Department at TOHOKU University Venture Partners

Frequently asked questions

Who is Katsuya Akimoto?: Joined THVP investment team in April 2026, covering deep tech. Previously spent decades at Hitachi Cable/Proterial and Hitachi developing compound semiconductors, automotive sensors, and leading R&D strategy and new business creation.
Where does Katsuya Akimoto work?: Katsuya Akimoto is Vice President, Investment Department at TOHOKU University Venture Partners.