Where does Yuichiro Sano work?

Yuichiro Sano is Partner at Beyond Next Ventures.

What does Yuichiro Sano invest in?

Yuichiro Sano invests in Impact & Social Good.

What check size does Yuichiro Sano write?

Yuichiro Sano typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.

What companies has Yuichiro Sano invested in?

Investments tracked here include Gojo & Company, WASSHA.

Where did Yuichiro Sano go to school?

Yuichiro Sano studied at Harvard Kennedy School (Master of Public Administration (MPA), Development Economics and International Development); Waseda University (B.A. in Economics); University of Oregon (Exchange Student, Business Department).

Yuichiro Sano

Investor

Partner at Beyond Next Ventures

Japan

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

About

Yuichiro Sano joined Beyond Next Ventures in 2021 and leads the firm's India Investment Team, focusing on investments in Indian startups and the firm's global impact investing strategy. He previously spent over 15 years working in emerging markets at JBIC and JICA, including three years in India managing financial projects across debt and equity and starting startup investment programs. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Waseda University and a Master in Public Policy from Harvard Kennedy School.

Invests in

Impact & Social Good

Experience

Beyond Next Ventures Inc.Principalcurrent2021 — present
Beyond Next Ventures IndiaPrincipalcurrent2021 — present
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)Senior Deputy Director, Private Sector Investment Finance Division2019 — 2021
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)Deputy Director2015 — 2019
Harvard Kennedy SchoolMaster of Public Administration2014 — 2015
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)Deputy Director, South Asia Division2013 — 2014
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)Representative, India Office2010 — 2013
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)Assistant Director, Treasury Division2008 — 2010
Japan Bank for International CooperationLoan Officer2006 — 2008

Skills & more

International Development2Project Finance2Equity Investment2Public Policy

Languages English · Japanese

From Yuichiro's professional profile.

Investments

Investor

Gojo & CompanyWASSHA

Per the firm's website.

Colleagues at Beyond Next Ventures

Akiko Fujii

Investment Group at Beyond Next Ventures

Akira Horiguchi

Former Executive Vice President, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. at Beyond Next Ventures

Akito Arima

Executive Officer / Partner at Beyond Next Ventures

Ashish Behera

Investor at Beyond Next Ventures

Devang Thakor

Founder / President, Anioplex, LLC at Beyond Next Ventures

Hiroki Matsumoto

Representative of SubTonic Consulting at Beyond Next Ventures

Hiroki Mikuni

Investor at Beyond Next Ventures

Hiroyuki Kageyama

Principal at Beyond Next Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Yuichiro Sano?: Yuichiro Sano joined Beyond Next Ventures in 2021 and leads the firm's India Investment Team, focusing on investments in Indian startups and the firm's global impact investing strategy. He previously spent over 15 years working in emerging markets at JBIC and JICA, including three years in India managing financial projects across debt and equity and starting startup investment programs. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Waseda University and a Master in Public Policy from Harvard Kennedy School.
Where does Yuichiro Sano work?: Yuichiro Sano is Partner at Beyond Next Ventures.
What does Yuichiro Sano invest in?: Yuichiro Sano invests in Impact & Social Good.
What check size does Yuichiro Sano write?: Yuichiro Sano typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
What companies has Yuichiro Sano invested in?: Investments tracked here include Gojo & Company, WASSHA.
Where did Yuichiro Sano go to school?: Yuichiro Sano studied at Harvard Kennedy School (Master of Public Administration (MPA), Development Economics and International Development); Waseda University (B.A. in Economics); University of Oregon (Exchange Student, Business Department).