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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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All Articles New and additional investments IPO/EXIT press release Media Coverage Speakers and Judges Other
2019.12.12
IPO/EXIT

Medley Inc. listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Mothers
2019.11.21
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HR Director Kashitani becomes a development partner of Refcome Teams
2019.11.18
IPO/EXIT

Town WiFi Inc. transferred its shares to GMO Internet Inc.
2019.11.12
IPO/EXIT

Pharmaly Corporation transferred its shares to DMM.com, LLC.
2019.11.01
unclassified

Saturday, November 23, 1-5pm] Startup Open Day 2019 Autumn - 3 hours to experience startups beyond the boundaries of your company.
2019.10.29
Media Coverage

[Media Release] New Chairman of Japan Venture Capital Association, Mr. Akaura and Mr. Nakano talk about 3 focus points to boost the startup ecosystem: STARTUP DB
2019.10.29
unclassified

Media Coverage] "Why Consultants Work at Startups" DI&IF Joint Event: Startup x Strategic Consulting Meetup: FIND CAREERS
2019.10.07
IPO/EXIT

Honda Group makes Drivemode a wholly owned subsidiary
2019.09.02
unclassified

IF Monthly News [2019.09].
2019.08.30
Media Coverage

Xoogler, a group of 6,000 former Googlers with a 10x unicorn rate: Forbes Japan
2019.07.16
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Representative Partner Akaura becomes the new Chairman of Japan Venture Capital Association
2019.06.19
unclassified

Sansan, a business card management tool, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Mothers
2019.06.07
press release

Notice of Appointment of Chief Growth Officer
2019.05.17
Media Coverage

Media Coverage] Realization of high-match recruitment through VC with deep understanding of the company｜Recruitment Case Study - Bell Face Co.
2019.05.17
Media Coverage

Media Releases] VC/incubate fund that supports Sansan even before its establishment and runs with entrepreneurs
2019.05.16
unclassified

Approval of Sansan Corporation's Listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Mothers
2019.04.26
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We will be holding THE FIRST ROUND - episode Origami - (President Ren'i & Honma's conversation) on Monday, May 20th from 7:30pm.
2019.04.24
Media Coverage

Media Coverage] Why I, a Japanese, am Nurturing Indian Ventures: Toyo Keizai Online
2019.04.19
press release

We've invested in Crezit, a company that aims to update consumer credit
2019.04.18
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Media Coverage] Why VCs focus on "HR" and "Community". Why VCs focus on "HR" and "Community". Incubate fund realizes startup community with "IF Talent Network": fastgrow
2019.04.15
press release

We invested in an agri-tech venture "Laughing Nohwa".
2019.04.03
unclassified

IF Monthly News [2019.4] - Entry for Incubate Camp starts this month! ~.
2019.04.01
press release

Entrepreneur/Investor Joint Management Camp "Incubate Camp 12th" to be held in September 2019! Entries open today, Monday, April 1!
2019.04.01
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THE FIRST ROUND - episode Gamewith - (Gamewith President Imaizumi vs Murata) will be held on Friday, April 26, from 7:30pm.
2019.03.06
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[Wednesday, March 20, 7:30pm] IF Talent Network Meetup - March 2019 - will be held.