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).

Yoshihiro Kohara

Investor

Principal at Sozo Ventures

Redwood City, California

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

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.

Contact· published on Yoshihiro's own website

y•••@sozoventures.comreveal

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

Clay Gary

Venture Partner at Sozo Ventures

Edwin Ong

Chief of Staff at Sozo Ventures

Elena Winefeld

CFO at Sozo Ventures

Janhavi Sawant

Accountant at Sozo Ventures

Jessica Eschen

Administrative Assistant at Sozo Ventures

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).