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Tom HulmeunlockedRyo: together at World Economic Forum (2012–2016)
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About
Ryo Umezawa leverages 10 formative years in the Philippines and Japan country‑manager stints at Tinder and HomeAway, plus a VP role at Vector (M&A), to champion founders designing globally from day zero.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechConsumerFintechHealthtech
Experience
- J-Seed Ventures, Inc.Directorcurrent2008 — presentTokyo, Japan
- J-Seed Ventures, Inc.Partner2008Greater Tokyo Area
- J-Seed Ventures, Inc.Business Planning2007 — 2008Greater Tokyo Area
- J-Seed Ventures, Inc.Intern2005 — 2007Greater Tokyo Area
- nommoc Inc.Board Membercurrent2020 — presentTokyo, Japan
- nommoc Inc.Adviser2018 — 2020Greater Tokyo Area
- Kejora CapitalAdvisercurrent2018 — presentTokyo, Japan
- Creator NinjaBoard Membercurrent2023 — presentTokyo, Japan
- Creator NinjaPresident & CEO2017 — 2023Greater Tokyo Area
- Creator NinjaBoard Observer2017Greater Tokyo Area
- Rice RoboticsStrategic Advisercurrent2022 — presentHong Kong SAR
- Advertising WeekAdvisory Councilcurrent2017 — presentTokyo, Japan
- EQIQ K.K.Angel Investorcurrent2018 — presentTokyo, Japan
- 株式会社ベクトル Vector Inc.Vice President, Global Strategy and M&A2025 — 2026Tokyo, Japan
- 株式会社ベクトル Vector Inc.Vice President, New Business Development & Global M&A2024 — 2025Tokyo, Japan
- AntlerVenture Partner, Japan2024Tokyo, Japan
- AntlerDirector, Antler Japan Fund I2023 — 2024Tokyo, Japan
- AntlerPartner, Japan2022 — 2024Tokyo, Japan
- Fractalist China, Inc.Adviser2011 — 2022Beijing, China
- East VenturesPrincipal2017 — 2022Tokyo, Japan
- Tinder, Inc.Country Manager, Japan2016 — 2017Tokyo, Japan
- HailoAdviser, Hailo K.K.2016 — 2017
- HailoGeneral Manager, Japan2014 — 2017
- HailoPresident & CEO, Hailo K.K.2014 — 2016
- HailoDirector of Business Development & Marketing2013 — 2014Tokyo, Japan
- World Economic ForumGlobal Shaper Tokyo Hub2011 — 2016Tokyo, Japan
- Expedia GroupCountry Manager, Japan (HomeAway)2016Tokyo, Japan
- Hikari Tsushin, Inc.Adviser, Office of the President2013 — 2014Tokyo, Japan
- AllCoupon Japan CorporationCo-Founder and Executive Director2011 — 2014Tokyo, Japan
- Axelbeat Inc.Adviser2012 — 2013Tokyo, Japan
- GREE, Inc.Global Ad Business Planning2012Tokyo, Japan
- bestcreate corp.Adviser2011 — 2012Tokyo, Japan
Skills & more
Start-upsEntrepreneurship92Marketing Strategy5Mobile Devices51Online Marketing35Mobile Marketing26Strategy24Social Media Marketing17Business Development17Business Planning14Business Strategy13Mobile Applications10
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Online AdvertisingMobile AdvertisingInvestmentsMobileStrategic PartnershipsBusiness AlliancesJapaneseAngel InvestingLanguages English · Japanese
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Ryo Umezawa?
- Ryo Umezawa leverages 10 formative years in the Philippines and Japan country‑manager stints at Tinder and HomeAway, plus a VP role at Vector (M&A), to champion founders designing globally from day zero.
- Where does Ryo Umezawa work?
- Ryo Umezawa is Adviser at Kejora Capital.
- What does Ryo Umezawa invest in?
- Ryo Umezawa invests in AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Consumer, Fintech, Healthtech.
- What check size does Ryo Umezawa write?
- Ryo Umezawa typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
- Where did Ryo Umezawa go to school?
- Ryo Umezawa studied at Sophia University (BA, International Business and Economics); International School Manila.
Same school
Also attended Sophia University39
Ryutaro HiroshimaPartner, Head of Japan at Type One VenturesAkitoshi YamadaPartner at Pantheon VenturesAbigail HitchcockPrincipal at Airbus VenturesChika NakasuExecutive Manager at Playground GlobalSantiago TenorioVenture Partner at Thundermark CapitalJaime SendagortaManaging Director at GP Bullhound
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Also attended International School Manila9
Christine Amour-LevarSingapore Funds Board Member at Investible Climate Tech FundVictor Emil TheisenAssociate at Axcel Management A/SDanel DayanPrincipal at Battery VenturesMartin CuPartner, Southeast Asia at 500 Startups VietnamHardik SinghFounder at Boost RoboticsCarmel LimcaocoFounder at Kita
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Shared employers
Also worked at J-Seed Ventures, Inc.2
Also worked at East Ventures19
Chandra TjanCo-Founder and General Partner at Alpha JWC VenturesMelisa IrenePartner at East VenturesRoderick PurwanaManaging Partner at East VenturesAvina SugiartoPartner at East VenturesMaria MarciaInvestor at East VenturesCheryl AmadeaInvestor at East Ventures
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