Yuichiro Sano
InvestorPartner 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.
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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
Education
- Harvard Kennedy SchoolMaster of Public Administration (MPA), Development Economics and International Development2014 — 2015
- Waseda UniversityB.A. in Economics2001 — 2005
- University of OregonExchange Student, Business Department2003 — 2004
Skills & more
International Development2Project Finance2Equity Investment2Public Policy
Languages English · Japanese
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Also attended Harvard Kennedy School169
Jeremy PhilipsInvestor at Spark CapitalMike MoradiGeneral Partner at Cortado VenturesGayatri SarkarFounder and CEO at Advaita CapitalSteve SargeantSenior Advisory Board at IronGate Capital AdvisorsRobert SiglerSenior Advisory Board at IronGate Capital AdvisorsJustin FreehVenture Partner at IronGate Capital Advisors
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Also attended Waseda University47
Kaz TeradaVenture Advisor at Monta Vista CapitalKoichiro NakamuraSenior Managing Director at Sozo VenturesAyaka MatsumotoCorporate Development Manager at TNBAuraShanti BergelManaging Director at TRANSCENDNatsuki TamuraInvestor at Inception Studio CapitalKosho SatoInvestment Partner at Joyance Partners
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Also attended University of Oregon53
Darcy YeeMarketing and Communications at Menlo VenturesJessica YuSenior Finance Associate at GreycroftIsabelle SmithEvents Coordinator at HeavybitJennifer SavagePartner at Illuminate VenturesTilak MandadiExecutive Vice President, Ventures and Chief Experience and Technology at Flare Capital PartnersKrista CoppermanOperating Partner at TCV
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Shared employers
Also worked at Beyond Next Ventures India3
Also worked at Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)6
Also worked at Harvard Kennedy School30
Jessica MorandiContent & Community Associate at Founder CollectiveEzgi BereketliProduct Manager at Asymmetric Capital PartnersJeanie M. BarnettCommunications Director at Gingerbread CapitalLa Keisha Landrum PierreCo-Founder & General Partner at Emmeline VenturesShalini RaoInvestor at HeadlineDavid EavesImpact Partner at Fresco Capital
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Also worked at Japan Bank for International Cooperation3
Investments
Investor
Gojo & CompanyWASSHA
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Investment Group at Beyond Next Ventures
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Devang Thakor
Founder / President, Anioplex, LLC at Beyond Next Ventures
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Investor at Beyond Next Ventures
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