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Naoki Aoyagi

North America, California, United States, San Francisco

Description

Naoki Aoyagi is a Senior Vice President at GREE, Inc. and Chief Executive Officer of GREE International, Inc. He joined GREE, Inc. in March ...

Investor Profile

Naoki Aoyagi has backed more than 8 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Angel rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Japan.
  • Strong thematic focus on Internet, Software, Fashion.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (50%)
  • Series A (25%)
  • Angel (25%)

Country Focus

  • Japan (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Internet
  • Software
  • Fashion
  • Apps
  • Tourism
  • Sns
  • E-commerce
  • Lifestyle
  • Energy
  • Marketing
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Who does Naoki Aoyagi frequently co-invest with?

500 Startups Japan
500 Startups Japan
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
SBI Investment
SBI Investment
Asia, Chiba, Japan, Minato
Co-Investments: 1
ANRI
ANRI
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 3
Mizuho Capital
Mizuho Capital
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
OPT Ventures
OPT Ventures
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
Shizuoka Capital
Shizuoka Capital
Asia, Shizuoka, Japan, Shimizu
Co-Investments: 1
Mitsubishi UFJ Capital
Mitsubishi UFJ Capital
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
BEENEXT
BEENEXT
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 2
Sony Innovation Fund
Sony Innovation Fund
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
Beenos Partners
Beenos Partners
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Naoki Aoyagi often collaborate with?

Yusuke Sato
Yusuke Sato
Asia, Japan
Shared Deals: 2
Nobuhiro Ariyasu
Nobuhiro Ariyasu
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Shared Deals: 1
Kazuma Ieiri
Kazuma Ieiri
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Shared Deals: 1
Qian kun
Shared Deals: 1
Kensuke Furukawa
Kensuke Furukawa
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Shared Deals: 1
Ino Tomoki
Shared Deals: 1
Seio Nagami
Seio Nagami
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Shared Deals: 2
Hironao Kunimitsu
Hironao Kunimitsu
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Shared Deals: 1
Ayataro Nakagawa
Ayataro Nakagawa
Asia, Japan
Shared Deals: 3
Yoshinori Fukushima
Yoshinori Fukushima
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Shared Deals: 2

What are some of recent deals done by Naoki Aoyagi?

enechain

Akasaka, Tokyo, Japan

Enechain provides energy market services by brokering OTC energy transactions.

EnergyMarketingOil and GasService Industry
AngelNov 1, 2019
Parallel

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Parallel is a software development company that creates virtual Hangout apps.

SNSSoftware
SeedJan 1, 2019
Holmes

Otemachi, Tokyo, Japan

Holmesis a cloud contract system to consistently carry out the creation, conclusion and management of contracts in the cloud.

Cloud Data ServicesContact ManagementHuman ResourcesInternet of ThingsLegalSaaSTask Management
Series ANov 1, 2018
Amount Raised: $4,612,626
ONE NOVA

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

OneNova is a lifestyle brand that spins the connection between things and people.

E-CommerceFashionLifestyle
AngelAug 1, 2018
Amount Raised: $179,142
Flatt Security

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Flatt Security is a cyber security company for all developers.

Cyber SecurityDeveloper ToolsInternetPenetration TestingSecurity
SeedApr 17, 2018
Amount Raised: $252,280
JustInCase

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

JustInCase is the first full-stack InsurTech company in Japan, offering P2P insurance and AI-based health & small-amount insurance online.

FinTechInsuranceInsurTech
SeedFeb 11, 2018
Amount Raised: $275,723
AppBrew(Lips)

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

AppBrew develops LIPS, a mobile application for users to share and read real reviews on cosmetics, nail care, personal care, etc.

Consumer ReviewsFashionMobile AppsSoftware
SeedOct 30, 2017
Amount Raised: $672,477
WAmazing

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

WAmazing offers free SIM cards that allow foreign travelers to register before their arrival in Japan.

AppsInternetTourism
Series ASep 7, 2017
Amount Raised: $9,234,932

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