Yoshihiro Kohara
InvestorPrincipal at Sozo Ventures
Redwood City, California
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
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About
Yoshihiro Kohara joined Sozo Ventures in February 2017, focusing on startup investment and business development. During his first three years he worked with the business development team in Tokyo, handling market entry and partnerships in Japan for companies including Zoom and Revolut, before relocating to the US in 2020 to join the investment team. He previously worked at Digital Garage on business development for fintech operations and is a graduate of Meiji University.
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Invests in
Fintech
Experience
- Sozo VenturesPrincipalcurrent2020 — presentRedwood City, California, United States
- Sozo VenturesBusiness Development / Partnerships2017 — 2020Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
- Aromyx CorporationBoard Observer2021 — 2024Mountain View, California, United States
- Digital GarageBusiness Development2013 — 2015Tokyo, Japan
- appbackr inc.Intern2011Palo Alto, California, United States
Colleagues at Sozo Ventures
Aantorik Ganguly
Associate at Sozo Ventures
Alaina N. Watts
Assistant Controller at Sozo Ventures
Bob Roe
VP, Narrative Development at Sozo Ventures
Charles A.D. Kern
Analyst at Sage Capital
Clay Gary
Venture Partner at Sozo Ventures
Edwin Ong
Chief of Staff at Sozo Ventures
Elena Winefeld
CFO at Sozo Ventures
Jack Freeman
Partner at PeakSpan Capital Partners
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Yoshihiro Kohara?
- Yoshihiro Kohara joined Sozo Ventures in February 2017, focusing on startup investment and business development. During his first three years he worked with the business development team in Tokyo, handling market entry and partnerships in Japan for companies including Zoom and Revolut, before relocating to the US in 2020 to join the investment team. He previously worked at Digital Garage on business development for fintech operations and is a graduate of Meiji University.
- Where does Yoshihiro Kohara work?
- Yoshihiro Kohara is Principal at Sozo Ventures.
- What does Yoshihiro Kohara invest in?
- Yoshihiro Kohara invests in Fintech.
- What check size does Yoshihiro Kohara write?
- Yoshihiro Kohara typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
- Where did Yoshihiro Kohara go to school?
- Yoshihiro Kohara studied at Meiji University (Bachelor’s Degree, Business/Commerce, General).
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