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
- Pido inc.Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer2010 — 2011Tokyo, Japan
- Traffic Gate, Ltd.Director of Business Development Unit2008 — 2010Tokyo, Japan
- MobikyoBoard Member2007 — 2009Greater Tokyo Area
- MobikyoBusiness Development Manager2005 — 2007Tokyo, Japan
- PhillipCapitalMarketing Manager (PhillipCapital Japan K.K.)2007 — 2008Tokyo, Japan
- PhillipCapitalIntern, Assistant to Chief Fianancial Officer (PhillipCapital Japan K.K.)2006 — 2007Tokyo, Japan
- Sozon Inc.Business Development Intern2007Tokyo, Japan
Education
- Sophia UniversityBA, International Business and Economics2003 — 2007
- International School Manila1995 — 2003
Skills & more
Start-ups99Entrepreneurship92Marketing Strategy5Mobile Devices51Online Marketing35Mobile Marketing26Social Media Marketing17Business Development17Business Planning14Business Strategy13Mobile Applications10Online Advertising11
+12 more
Mobile AdvertisingInvestmentsMobileStrategic PartnershipsBusiness AlliancesAngel InvestingNew Business DevelopmentSocial NetworkingStrategyManagementLeadershipJapaneseLanguages English · Japanese
From Ryo's professional profile.
Colleagues at Antler
.png)
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 Partner, Japan at Antler.
- 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 University19
Ryutaro HiroshimaPartner, Head of Japan at Type One VenturesChika NakasuExecutive Manager at Playground GlobalSantiago TenorioVenture Partner at Thundermark CapitalMelody MadhavanAssociate at Cento VenturesSatoko KatoVice President, General Counsel and CCO at NewRoad Capital Partners, LLCFady JameelVice Chairman, International at JIMCO
+ 13 more
