Aki Koto
Private Equity Investor at WiL, LLC
Network origin in Aki Koto first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
WiL, LLC
 WiL, LLC Investment ManagersFinance World Innovation Lab, LLC (WiL) is a venture capital firm founded in 2013 by Gen Isayama, Shinichi Saijo and Masataka Matsumoto. The firm is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 13 |
Digital Garage US, Inc.
 Digital Garage US, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Digital Garage US, Inc. develops computer software products. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.
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| Subsidiary | Packaged Software | 6 |
Kansai University
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 6 |
BI.Garage, Inc.
 BI.Garage, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Digital Garage, Inc., BI.Garage, Inc. is a Japanese company that provides digital marketing services. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. Kaoru Hayashi has been the CEO of the company since 2006.
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| Subsidiary | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 4 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Aki Koto via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
BlackRock Advisors LLC
 BlackRock Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance BlackRock Advisors LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1994 and is a subsidiary of BlackRock Capital Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK). BlackRock Advisors manages assets for US-registered investment companies and 529 Plans. | Investment Managers | Analyst-Equity | |
Technorati, Inc.
 Technorati, Inc. Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Technorati, Inc. operates as a blog search engine and directory. It provides an advertising network, a social rich media technology platform and web properties. The firm serves to the publishers and marketers. The company was founded in 2002 by David L. Sifry and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Commercial Printing/Forms | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
DG Financial Technology, Inc.
 DG Financial Technology, Inc. Regional BanksFinance DG Financial Technology, Inc. engages in the provision of system services for electronic commerce payment. Its operations are carried out through the following divisions: Payment Processing Services, Receipt Services, Information Security Services, Advertising Related Services, and Others. The Payment Processing Services division provides settlement processing services for credit card, convenience store, electronic money, and authentication transactions. The Receipt Services division provides receipt services for sales from credit card, convenience store, electronic money, and early payments. The Information Security Services division engages in the sale of security services. The Advertising Related Services division provides advertising support services. The Others division engages in the electronic shopping and product support services. The company was founded on April 24, 1997 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. | Regional Banks | Chief Executive Officer Comptroller/Controller/Auditor Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Sanrio, Inc.
 Sanrio, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Part of Sanrio Co., Ltd., Sanrio, Inc. operates toy stores. The company is based in South San Francisco, CA. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member | |
| Stanford University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| DIGITAL GARAGE, INC. | Internet Software/Services | Founder Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Infoseek Japan KK
 Infoseek Japan KK Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Part of Rakuten Group, Inc., Infoseek Japan KK is a Japanese company that provides Internet navigational services. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. | Internet Software/Services | Chairman | |
| KAKAKU.COM, INC. | Other Consumer Services | Chairman Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
GCREST, Inc.
 GCREST, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Part of CyberAgent, Inc., GCREST, Inc. provides online gaming services for both personal computers and mobile phones. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. | Information Technology Services | President | |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Doll Capital Management, Inc.
 Doll Capital Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Doll Capital Management Inc (DCM Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in the year 1996 by David Katsujin Chao, Rudy Rehm and Dixon R. The firm headquartered in Menlo Park, additional offices in Beijing & Tokyo. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Private Equity Analyst | |
| Waseda University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
Outblaze Ltd.
 Outblaze Ltd. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Outblaze Ltd. provides hosted email messaging, white label email, collaboration, and social media services to service providers, telecoms operators, corporations, academia, media, and publishing companies and portals. Its services also include online scheduling, file sharing, and protection against spam, viruses, and phishing. Outblaze was founded in 1998 by Siu Yat and is headquartered in Hong Kong City, Hong Kong. | Information Technology Services | Director/Board Member | |
Technology Review, Inc.
 Technology Review, Inc. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Technology Review, Inc. operates as a digitally oriented global media company. It equip its audiences with the intelligence to understand a world shaped by technology. The company was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Publishing: Books/Magazines | Director/Board Member | |
| University of Tokyo | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Open Source Initiative
 Open Source Initiative Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services The Open Source Initiative is a non-profit company based in San Francisco, CA. Open Source Initiative is the steward of the Open Source Definition, which sets the foundation for the Open Source Software ecosystem. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member | |
DG Ventures, Inc. /Japan/
 DG Ventures, Inc. /Japan/ Investment ManagersFinance DG Ventures Inc. (DG Ventures) is the venture capital subsidiary of a publicly traded company Digital Garage Inc. (TYO:4819) headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The firm was founded in 2009 by Digital Garage Inc. | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer President Private Equity Investor | |
DG COMMUNICATIONS Co., Ltd.
 DG COMMUNICATIONS Co., Ltd. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Part of Digital Garage, Inc., DG COMMUNICATIONS Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company that primarily operates in the real estate advertising business. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. The company also provides market analysis, optimal sales and advertising strategies, creative work, and other business partnerships to solve clients' problems. The company was founded in 1962. DG COMMUNICATIONS Co. was acquired by DG Communications, Inc. /Management Grop/ from Digital Garage, Inc. on June 30, 2009 for $0.08 million. | Advertising/Marketing Services | Chairman Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
| DG & Ibex, Inc. | President Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
| DG Mobile, Inc. | President Director/Board Member | ||
| CyberAgent America, Inc. | Chief Executive Officer | ||
New Context Services, Inc.
 New Context Services, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services New Context Services, Inc. operates as a lean security company that automates the orchestration, governance and protection of the industrial Internet. It develops stack software products using security methodology. The company was founded by Daniel Riedel and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Open Network Lab, Inc.
 Open Network Lab, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Open Network Lab, Inc. (Onlab) is a startup accelerator firm of Digital Garage, Inc. founded in 2011 by Hayashi Kaoru and Ito Joichi. The firm is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. | Investment Managers | Founder Founder Comptroller/Controller/Auditor Chief Executive Officer | |
NaviPlus Co., Ltd.
 NaviPlus Co., Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services NaviPlus Co., Ltd. engages in the provision of marketing tools, security, and media services. The company was founded on January 21, 2010 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| NEXDG Co., Ltd. | Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | ||
| ECONTEXT ASIA LTD | Data Processing Services | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Neo Innovation, Inc.
 Neo Innovation, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Neo Innovation, Inc. designs and builds mobile and web products for customers. It provides agile software development and lean design as an on-demand service to large enterprises, startups, and governments. The company was founded by Ian McFarland on December 15, 2011 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
Coiney, Inc.
 Coiney, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Coiney, Inc. develops and markets payment transaction applications. It offers mobile payment software solutions through swipe card readers. The company was founded by Naoko Samata in March 2012 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| CIWorks, Inc. | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Comptroller/Controller/Auditor Director/Board Member | ||
Neoteny 3 LP
 Neoteny 3 LP Investment ManagersFinance Neoteny 3 LP invests in companies located in the United States. The fund focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It participates in early stage capital requirements. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member | |
IperLane, Inc.
 IperLane, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services IperLane, Inc. offers mobile monitoring and access controlling solutions. The private company is based in Wilmington, DE. | Information Technology Services | Director/Board Member | |
| Graduate School of Media & Governance | College/University | Doctorate Degree | |
Digital Science Lab. Inc.
 Digital Science Lab. Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Part of Metaps, Inc., Digital Science Lab. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. Inc. is a Japanese company that provides advertising services. | Advertising/Marketing Services | Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
The Sync Project, Inc.
 The Sync Project, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services The Sync Project, Inc. develops a platform to scientifically measure and harness music to improve health. The company was founded by Marko Ahtisaari, Ketki Karanam and Yadid Ayzenberg and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member | |
| Blind Spot, Inc. | Director/Board Member | ||
Connected Camps
 Connected Camps Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Connected Camps is an online platform that offers live programs for kids to learn coding, game-making, and collaboration in a safe and moderated environment using Minecraft. The private company is based in Washington. The programs are offered year-round and most sessions are 90 minutes long. The American company aims to build an online community where kids can learn from each other and become self-directed learners. | Internet Software/Services | Director/Board Member | |
| Elephant Design Co. Ltd. | Director/Board Member | ||
| The Momoko Ito Foundation | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member | |
DK Media KK
 DK Media KK Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services DK Media KK publishes magazines. The joint venture company is based in Tokyo, Japan. | Publishing: Books/Magazines | Comptroller/Controller/Auditor Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
DG Technologies, Inc. (Tokyo)
 DG Technologies, Inc. (Tokyo) Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services DG Technologies, Inc. engages in information processing and information provision service business. It provides consultation, design, program development, planning, research, production, management, operation, import and export sale of computer systems, software and hardware. The company was founded on September 1, 2016 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. | Information Technology Services | Director/Board Member Comptroller/Controller/Auditor Comptroller/Controller/Auditor President | |
XTech HP KK
 XTech HP KK Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services XTech HP KK operates as a holding company with interests in Internet-based businesses. It offers investment and money lending services. The company was founded on July 18, 2018 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. | Internet Software/Services | Director/Board Member | |
Neoteny Management, LLC
 Neoteny Management, LLC Investment ManagersFinance Neoteny Management LLC (Neoteny Management) is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Joichi Joi Ito. The firm is headquartered in Massachusetts, United States. | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer | |
| Crypto Garage, Inc. | Director/Board Member Comptroller/Controller/Auditor Director/Board Member | ||
DG Incubation, Inc. (Japan)
 DG Incubation, Inc. (Japan) Investment ManagersFinance DG Incubation, Inc. (Japan) (DG Incubation) is a Venture Capital firm, a subsidiary of Digital Garage, Inc. (TK: 4819) founded in 2021. The firm is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. | Investment Managers | Chairman Director/Board Member |
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International
| Japan | 29 |
| United States | 21 |
| Hong Kong | 3 |
Sectoral
| Technology Services | 18 |
| Finance | 11 |
| Consumer Services | 9 |
| Commercial Services | 5 |
| Retail Trade | 2 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 150 |
| Private Equity Investor | 27 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 25 |
| Founder | 24 |
| Chairman | 21 |
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| Joi Ito | 53 |
| Rob Theis | 31 |
| Kaoru Hayashi | 26 |
| Gen Isayama | 24 |
| Shinichi Saijo | 15 |
| Mikihiro Yasuda | 14 |
| Yasuyuki Rokuyata | 11 |
| Hitoshi Ushiku | 10 |
| Masashi Tanaka | 10 |
| Nichol Bradford | 9 |
| Steve Pretre | 8 |
| Joi Okada | 7 |
| Tsune Shirota | 6 |
| Makoto Soda | 5 |
| Tyson Homma | 5 |
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