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Graduated from Doshisha University in 1986 and began a career at Nikko Securities (now SMBC Nikko Securities). Held various positions across retail and institutional sales divisions before being appointed Head of Corporate Planning in 2007. Played a key leadership role in the company’s 100% acquisition by Citigroup and its subsequent integration into the SMBC Group. Since 2011, served in multiple senior executive positions including Deputy Head of the Financial Markets Division (Bond Trading), Deputy Head of the Capital Markets Division (equity and IPO financing), Head of the Financial and Public Institutions Division, and Director & Senior Managing Executive Officer in charge of corporate planning and finance. Appointed President and CEO in 2020, and currently serves as Special Advisor to the firm as of 2024. Brings deep expertise in all aspects of the securities business, alongside extensive executive leadership experience and a broad network among listed companies, financial institutions, and institutional investors. Appointed General Partner at Incubate Fund in April 2025.
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Mahiko Homma

Masahiko Homma

Masahiko Homma
In 1998, Masahiko joined JAFCO Co., Ltd., where he was involved in investments in Silicon Valley and Israeli internet companies. He also established joint ventures and helped them expand into Japan. In 2001, he joined Accenture Co., Ltd. and worked in corporate development and venture capital. In 2003, he joined Works Capital Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Corporation, where he invested in and supported companies including MonotaRO from startup to IPO. In 2007, He established Core People Partners, a VC fund specializing in seed stage investments. In 2010, Masahiko co-founded Incubate Fund and is a General Partner. He is the head of overseas investment which currently focuses on Southeast Asia, India, and the US.
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