Where did Shiyo Takeoka go to school?

Shiyo Takeoka studied at University of Alberta (Citation, Applied Geostatistics); Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd (BSc (Hons), Exploration and Resource Geology).

Shiyo Takeoka

Investor

Representative Director & President at GOLDWIN VENTURE PARTNERS

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

About

After conducting research on science/technology/innovation and IP policy at a Japanese think tank and consulting on setting up and running corporate venture capital for private companies, Takeoka moved into the CVC industry, focusing on deeptech startup investing in Japan and abroad. Joined Goldwin in 2025 and becomes President of Goldwin Venture Partners in June 2026, handling overseas deals, materials, and engineering for the Play Earth Fund.

Experience

Kinterra CapitalPartner2026Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Kinterra CapitalVice President, Geology and Evaluations2022 — 2026Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Waterton Global Resource Management, Inc.Senior Resource Geologist2019 — 2022Toronto, Canada Area
Dahrouge Geological Consulting Ltd.Resource Geologist2012 — 2019Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Gemcom SoftwareTechnical Analyst2012Coalville, Leicestershire
Gemcom SoftwareSupport Analyst2011 — 2012Coalville, Leicestershire
African NickelJunior Exploration Geologist2010Barberton, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Skills & more

Employee Training1Report Writing1Risk Assessment1Project RiskDue DiligenceGeology25Geological Mapping20Mineral Exploration18Mining7Field Work6Logging7Gemcom7

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Resource ModellingVulcanSamplingResource EstimationGeostatisticsEarth ScienceGoldGeophysicsArcGISGISGemsDiamonds

Languages English

Metals & Mining 101 Certification — S&P Global Market Intelligence
Capital IQ Pro 201 Certification — S&P Global Market Intelligence
Banking 101 — S&P Global Market Intelligence
Capital IQ Pro 101 — S&P Global Market Intelligence
Getting Started with Drillholes and Databases — Maptek
edX Honor Code Certificate for Introduction to Project Management — edX

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Shiyo Takeoka?: After conducting research on science/technology/innovation and IP policy at a Japanese think tank and consulting on setting up and running corporate venture capital for private companies, Takeoka moved into the CVC industry, focusing on deeptech startup investing in Japan and abroad. Joined Goldwin in 2025 and becomes President of Goldwin Venture Partners in June 2026, handling overseas deals, materials, and engineering for the Play Earth Fund.
Where does Shiyo Takeoka work?: Shiyo Takeoka is Representative Director & President at GOLDWIN VENTURE PARTNERS.
Where did Shiyo Takeoka go to school?: Shiyo Takeoka studied at University of Alberta (Citation, Applied Geostatistics); Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd (BSc (Hons), Exploration and Resource Geology).

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Also attended Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd67

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