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Ted Yamamoto

Investor

General Partner at Waseda University Ventures

Canada

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About

Ted Yamamoto is the founder and General Partner of WASEDA University Ventures, Inc., an early-stage venture capital firm affiliated with Waseda University in Japan, and has worked in venture capital for over 29 years. Before founding the firm, he spent 12 years as a Partner and Board Director at UTEC (University of Tokyo Edge Capital) and 14 years at Mitsui & Co., Ltd., where he was involved in venture capital operations in the US and Japan. He read Physics at the University of Oxford, holds an MA (Oxon.), and completed an Executive MBA as an Oxford Alumni Scholar; in 2020 he was ranked first on Forbes Japan's Midas List.

Experience

  1. WASEDA University Ventures (WUV)Member, Board of Directors, Neubond Ltdcurrent2026 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
  2. WASEDA University Ventures (WUV)Member, Board of Directors, VETA Corp.current2025 — presentTokyo, Japan
  3. WASEDA University Ventures (WUV)Member, Board of Directors, Pestalozzi Technology Inc.current2026 — presentShinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan
  4. WASEDA University Ventures (WUV)Member, Board of Directors, Tres Alchemix Co.Ltd.current2023 — presentFukuoka & Oxford
  5. WASEDA University Ventures (WUV)General Partnercurrent2022 — presentShinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan
  6. Waseda UniversityAdvisor to the Office of the Presidentcurrent2021 — presentShinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan
  7. UTEC - The University of Tokyo Edge CapitalMember, Board of Directors, Capex, Inc.2020Tokyo, Japan
  8. UTEC - The University of Tokyo Edge CapitalMember, Board of Directors, ROMS, Inc.2019 — 2020Tokyo, Japan
  9. UTEC - The University of Tokyo Edge CapitalMember, Board of Directors, SWAT Mobility Pte. Ltd.2019 — 2020Singapore
  10. UTEC - The University of Tokyo Edge CapitalBoard Observer, Tier IV, Inc. ( IPO in Jul 2026 - 593A:TYO)2018 — 2020Tokyo, Japan
  11. UTEC - The University of Tokyo Edge CapitalMember, Board of Directors, Locix, Inc.2015 — 2020San Francisco Bay Area
  12. UTEC - The University of Tokyo Edge CapitalMember, Board of Directors, Fyusion, Inc. (Acquired by Cox Automotive in December 2020)2014 — 2020San Francisco Bay Area
  13. UTEC - The University of Tokyo Edge CapitalPartner & Board Member2008 — 2020Tokyo, Japan
  14. UTEC - The University of Tokyo Edge CapitalMember, Board of Directors, Forty Two Labs Private Ltd. (Evie.ai)2017 — 2020Singapore
  15. UTEC - The University of Tokyo Edge CapitalMember, Board of Directors, VIVIDQ LIMITED2019 — 2020Greater Cambridge Area
  16. UTEC - The University of Tokyo Edge CapitalMember, Board of Directors, Mujin, Inc. (MBO in February 2019)2012 — 2019Tokyo, Japan
  17. UTEC - The University of Tokyo Edge CapitalMember, Board of Directors, Nabiq, Inc. (Acquired by JTOWER INC.in October 2018)2014 — 2018Tokyo, Japan
  18. UTEC - The University of Tokyo Edge CapitalMember, Board of Directors, Autonomous Control Systems Laboratory Ltd. ( IPO in Dec 2018 - 6232:TYO)2016 — 2018Chiba, Japan
  19. UTEC - The University of Tokyo Edge CapitalMember, Board of Directors, Ciespace Corporation (Acquired by ESI Group In April 2015)2010 — 2014Greater Pittsburgh Region
  20. UTEC - The University of Tokyo Edge CapitalExpert Member, Information and Communications Council of Min. of Internal Affairs and Communications2013 — 2014Tokyo, Japan
  21. UTEC - The University of Tokyo Edge CapitalMember, Board of Directors, Phyzios, Inc. (Acquired by Google In February 2013)2009 — 2013Tokyo, Japan
  22. UTEC - The University of Tokyo Edge CapitalMember, Board of Directors, Naked Technology, Inc. (Acquired by mixi, Inc. In September 2011)2010 — 2011Tokyo, Japan
  23. Mitsui & Co., Ltd.Senior Manager, 1st Sales Dept., FeliCa Pocket Marketing, Inc.2008Tokyo, Japan
  24. Mitsui & Co., Ltd.Manager, Corporate Development Division2007 — 2008
  25. Mitsui & Co., Ltd.Investment Partner, Mitsui Ventures2001 — 2007
  26. Mitsui & Co., Ltd.Manager, Private Equity Department, Mitsui & Co. (U.S.A.), Inc. New York HQ.1998 — 2001
  27. Mitsui & Co., Ltd.Corporate Planning Division1997 — 1998
  28. Mitsui & Co., Ltd.Deputy General Manager, Nippon Venture Capital Co., Ltd.1997 — 1998Tokyo, Japan
  29. Mitsui & Co., Ltd.Machinery & Information Accounting Division1994 — 1997

Skills & more

Strategy1InnovationVenture Capital48Joint Ventures1Investments5Corporate Development9Private Equity13Start-ups21Mergers1Due Diligence1Strategic Partnerships2Corporate Finance
+10 moreBusiness StrategyValuationFinancial ModelingEntrepreneurBusiness DevelopmentBusiness PlanningPortfolio ManagementEntrepreneurshipFinanceMergers & Acquisitions

Languages English · Japanese

  • Oxford Impact Investing Programme — Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • Kyoto University Executive Leadership Program Online — Kyoto University
  • Venture Capital Investing: The Art, The Craft, and The Science - A Seminar for Japanese Venture Capitalists — Babson College
  • Cousera Certifications — Coursera

From Ted's professional profile.

Colleagues at Waseda University Ventures

Aiko Sekine
Auditor at Waseda University Ventures
Daisuke Niwa
Partner at Waseda University Ventures
Hiroaki Ohta
General Partner at Waseda University Ventures
Hiroaki Ota
Representative Director; General Partner at Waseda University Ventures
Satoko Ohno
Partner at Waseda University Ventures
Tetsuya Yamamoto
Representative Director; General Partner at Waseda University Ventures
Yasuyuki "Tex" Abe
Chairman at WASEDA University Ventures, Inc.
Yasuyuki Abe
Chairman of the Board at Waseda University Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Ted Yamamoto?
Ted Yamamoto is the founder and General Partner of WASEDA University Ventures, Inc., an early-stage venture capital firm affiliated with Waseda University in Japan, and has worked in venture capital for over 29 years. Before founding the firm, he spent 12 years as a Partner and Board Director at UTEC (University of Tokyo Edge Capital) and 14 years at Mitsui & Co., Ltd., where he was involved in venture capital operations in the US and Japan. He read Physics at the University of Oxford, holds an MA (Oxon.), and completed an Executive MBA as an Oxford Alumni Scholar; in 2020 he was ranked first on Forbes Japan's Midas List.
Where does Ted Yamamoto work?
Ted Yamamoto is General Partner at Waseda University Ventures.
Where did Ted Yamamoto go to school?
Ted Yamamoto studied at University of Oxford (Executive MBA); University of Oxford (MA, Physics); King's College London (Intermediate Certificate in Science and Mathematics (with Credit)).

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Also attended King's College London381

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Shared employers

Also worked at WASEDA University Ventures (WUV)2

Daisuke NiwaPartner at Waseda University VenturesHiroaki OhtaGeneral Partner at Waseda University Ventures

Also worked at Waseda University14

Hiro YoshikawaGeneral Partner at Carbide VenturesKyaloInvestor at Diamond Edge VenturesKenichi FunakiJapan Advisory Board Member at Benhamou Global VenturesAbhay GhatpandePrincipal at SproutxDaisuke NiwaPartner at Waseda University VenturesYoshiyuki ObaBusiness Angel at REDangels

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Also worked at UTEC - The University of Tokyo Edge Capital7

Atsushi ShimadaSenior Principal at AN Venture PartnersTaisei HirakawaSenior Associate at Minerva Growth PartnersYojiro YamamotoInvestor at Coreline VenturesMasatoshi HondaVenture Partner at Lifetime VenturesKiran MysorePrincipal at UTECTaira FujiokaCo-Founder & CTO at Smartbase

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Also worked at Mitsui & Co., Ltd.28

Taro InabaManaging Partner at Remiges Ventures, Inc.Walter OlesiakOperating Partner at Remiges Ventures, Inc.Taka KodaPartner at Remiges Ventures, Inc.Taro HizumeGeneral Partner at Ff Venture CapitalSunao NishimuraInvestor at E12 Venture Capital, LlcMasaji MatsuokaManaging Director at E12 Venture Capital, Llc

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