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Naoji Nomura

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Principal at Keio Innovation Initiative

Tokyo, Japan

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About

Naoji Nomura is a Principal at Keio Innovation Initiative, Inc., a university venture capital firm focused on deep-tech startups, and serves as an Independent Director at JCCL, Inc., Aeterlink Corp., FingerVision Inc., and elleThermo, Ltd. He earned a bachelor's degree in Computer Science (2004) and a master's degree in Engineering (2006) from the Institute of Science Tokyo, and later completed an MBA at HKUST Business School with a focus on corporate finance and alternative investment. His earlier career included six years as an engineer at NTT DOCOMO developing charging technologies, a role at DOCOMO Innovations in Palo Alto connecting Silicon Valley startups with Japanese enterprises, and a venture capital position at Innovation Network Corporation of Japan beginning in 2018.

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Experience

  1. JCCL, Inc.Independent Directorcurrent2025 — present
  2. elleThermo, Ltd.Independent Directorcurrent2024 — presentTokyo, Japan
  3. FingerVisionIndependent Directorcurrent2022 — presentTokyo, Japan
  4. Aeterlink Corp.Independent Directorcurrent2021 — presentTokyo, Japan
  5. Keio Innovation Initiative, Inc.Principalcurrent2020 — presentTokyo, Tokyo, Japan
  6. Innovation Network Corporation Of JapanAssociate2018 — 2020Tokyo, Japan
  7. OTS Capital ManagementResearch Internship2017Hong Kong SAR
  8. HQ Capital Private EquityInternship2017Hong Kong SAR
  9. NTT DOCOMO, Inc.Assistant Manager, Business Alliance Department / Innovation Management Department2013 — 2016Tokyo, Japan
  10. DOCOMO Innovations, Inc.Visiting Research Engineer, Business Development Group2012 — 2013Palo Alto, California
  11. NTT DOCOMO, Inc.Power Electronics Engineer, Communication Device Development Department2009 — 2012Tokyo, Japan
  12. NTT DOCOMO, Inc.Wireless Engineer, Communication Device Development Department2006 — 2009Yokosuka, Japan

Skills & more

Mobile Internet7Wireless Networking3Business Development133G3UI/UXVASWCDMATelecommunications5Product Management1Wireless2Testing1Mobile Devices6
+4 moreWireless TechnologiesManagementAnalysisStrategy

Languages English · Japanese

  • Software Design & Development EngineerINFORMATION-TECHNOLOGY PROMOTION AGENCY
  • Senior Mobile System ConsultantMobile Computing Promotion Consortium
  • Chief Telecommunications EngineerJapan Data Communications Association
  • Installation TechnicianJapan Data Communications Association
  • Technical Radio Operator for On-The-Ground ServicesUnited Latino Students Association

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Naoji Nomura?
Naoji Nomura is a Principal at Keio Innovation Initiative, Inc., a university venture capital firm focused on deep-tech startups, and serves as an Independent Director at JCCL, Inc., Aeterlink Corp., FingerVision Inc., and elleThermo, Ltd. He earned a bachelor's degree in Computer Science (2004) and a master's degree in Engineering (2006) from the Institute of Science Tokyo, and later completed an MBA at HKUST Business School with a focus on corporate finance and alternative investment. His earlier career included six years as an engineer at NTT DOCOMO developing charging technologies, a role at DOCOMO Innovations in Palo Alto connecting Silicon Valley startups with Japanese enterprises, and a venture capital position at Innovation Network Corporation of Japan beginning in 2018.
Where does Naoji Nomura work?
Naoji Nomura is Principal at Keio Innovation Initiative.
Where did Naoji Nomura go to school?
Naoji Nomura studied at HKUST Business School (Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management); NYU Stern School of Business (Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance); Institute of Science Tokyo (Science Tokyo) (Master’s Degree, Engineering (Wireless Communication)).

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