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Ryo Umezawa

Investor

Former Partner, Japan at Antler · Former Principal at East Ventures

Tokyo

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

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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

Investments

Investor

BytheniibaKukulcanLombard StandardSollectiveUptoUYap

Per curated public sources.

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.
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.
What companies has Ryo Umezawa invested in?
Investments tracked here include Bythen, iiba, Kukulcan, Lombard Standard, Sollective, UptoU, Yap.

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