Tomoya Ogawa
InvestorFounderPartner at Progression · Founder at クリアーション
Japan
Writes $100K – $1M checks
Foundedクリアーション
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About
Tomoya Ogawa, a Tokyo-based venture partner, bridges Japanese and Asian founders to US markets, combining CFO experience at a public mobile-gaming company with founder-CEO expertise in entertainment tech and gaming.
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Invests in
AI & Machine LearningConsumerGamingHealthtechMarketplaces
Founder at クリアーション
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Experience
- Get Wrapped Up Inc.COO and CFOcurrent2025 — presentTokyo, Japan
- Progression FundVenture Partnercurrent2021 — present
- Kreation IncCEO, Co-foundercurrent2021 — present
- RenoveruExternal Board Membercurrent2020 — present
- AET Fund (Akatsuki Entertainment Technology Fund)Partnercurrent2017 — present
- Akatsuki, Inc.Head of global game expansion2020 — 2021
- Akatsuki, Inc.Board Member and CFO2014 — 2020Tokyo, Japan
- DeNA Co.,Ltd.Head of Corporate Planning2012 — 2014
- DeNA Co.,Ltd.Corporate Specialist2010 — 2012Tokyo, Japan
- Abe, Ikubo & Katayama law officeAttorney At Law2007 — 2010Tokyo, Japan
- The Legal Training and Research Institute of JapanTrainee for Attorney At Law2006 — 2007Tokyo, Japan
- Monitor Deloitte (ex Monitor Group)Consultant2001 — 2004Tokyo, Japan
Skills & more
- Fall 2023 — Draper University
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Tomoya Ogawa?
- Tomoya Ogawa, a Tokyo-based venture partner, bridges Japanese and Asian founders to US markets, combining CFO experience at a public mobile-gaming company with founder-CEO expertise in entertainment tech and gaming.
- Where does Tomoya Ogawa work?
- Tomoya Ogawa is Founder of クリアーション and Partner at Progression.
- What does Tomoya Ogawa invest in?
- Tomoya Ogawa invests in AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Gaming, Healthtech, Marketplaces.
- What check size does Tomoya Ogawa write?
- Tomoya Ogawa typically writes checks of $100K – $1M.
- What companies did Tomoya Ogawa found?
- Tomoya Ogawa founded クリアーション.
- Where did Tomoya Ogawa go to school?
- Tomoya Ogawa studied at Hitotsubashi University (Doctor of Law - JD, Legal Professions and Studies); The University of Tokyo (Bachelor's degree, Business/Commerce).
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