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Toru Shimada

Asia, Tokyo, Japan

Description

Toru Shimada is a Senior Executive Officer and Director of Rakuten. Mr. Shimada is a Director of Rakuten Baseball, Inc., and Head of Asia Re...

Investor Profile

Toru Shimada has backed more than 4 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

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

Stage Focus

  • Seed (75%)
  • Series A (25%)

Country Focus

  • Japan (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Internet
  • It Management
  • Marketing
  • Sports
  • Apps
  • E-commerce
  • Electric Vehicle
  • Mobile Apps
  • Transportation
  • Advertising
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Toru Shimada frequently co-invest with?

East Ventures
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
ANRI
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
KSK Angel Fund
North America, California, United States, San Diego
Co-Investments: 2
PS
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
Spiral Ventures
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 1
GO
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Roppongi
Co-Investments: 1
Akatsuki Games Inc.
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 2
Mitsubishi UFJ Capital
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
Makuake
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
DNX Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Mateo
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Toru Shimada often collaborate with?

Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
Yuki Sato
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Shared Deals: 1
Akihiro Nishino
Asia, Japan
Shared Deals: 1
TA
Asia, Tokyo, Japan
Shared Deals: 2
Yosuke Kinugawa
Asia, Kanagawa, Japan
Shared Deals: 1
Takaya Shinozuka
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Shared Deals: 2
Ayataro Nakagawa
Asia, Japan
Shared Deals: 1
KW
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
Hiroyuki Nishimura
Asia, Philippines
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Toru Shimada?

Ixyas

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Ixyas offers internet service planning, operation, marketing support, and sales services.

InternetIT ManagementMarketing
Series AApr 30, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,232,977
Now Do

Chuo, Hokkaido, Japan

Now Do provides online growth revolution platform.

InternetSports
SeedMar 31, 2021
Amount Raised: $4,333,734
Abentry

Machida, Tokyo, Japan

Abentry is engaged in the SNS business and media advertising business.

AdvertisingContentMedia and EntertainmentSNS
SeedMar 16, 2021
Luup

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Luup is a micromobility company that provides shared e-scooters and e-bikes.

AppsE-CommerceElectric VehicleInternetMobile AppsTransportation
SeedMar 1, 2020
Amount Raised: $3,257,905