Kotaro Chiba
Director/Board Member at PONO CAPITAL TWO, INC.
Network origin in Kotaro Chiba first degree
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Keio University
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 111 |
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| Public Company | Packaged Software | 16 |
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| Public Company | Packaged Software | 10 |
A.L.I. Technologies, Inc (Japan)
 A.L.I. Technologies, Inc (Japan) Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology A.L.I. Technologies, Inc. engages in the research and development of unmanned aerial vehicles. It also deals with the operation of blockchains for crypto currency mining. The company was founded by Shuhei Komatsu in September 2016 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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| Holding Company | Aerospace & Defense | 9 |
| Public Company | Financial Conglomerates | 5 | |
Aeronext, Inc.
 Aeronext, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Aeronext, Inc. is a drone architecture institute that specializes in center of gravity control technology called "4D Gravity®?". The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. The technology optimizes the center of gravity of the drone aircraft and the operation by adjusting it according to the flight posture of the drone. The Japanese company was founded in 2017 by Yoichi Suzuki, Junya Hirose, Keisuke Toji. Keisuke Toji has been the CEO since 2017.
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| Holding Company | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 4 |
Drone Fund
 Drone Fund Investment ManagersFinance Drone Fund is an Independent Venture Capital firm founded in 2017 by Kotaro Chiba and Soki Ohmae. Drone Fund is headquartered in Tokyo.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 3 |
Chiba Dojo KK
 Chiba Dojo KK Investment ManagersFinance Chiba Dojo KK is a venture capital firm headquartered in Tokyo. The firm was established by Kotaro Chiba in 2019.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 1 |
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Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Kotaro Chiba via their personal network
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|---|---|---|---|
| MITSUI & CO., LTD. | Chemicals: Major Diversified | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co. Ltd.
 Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co. Ltd. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., Ltd. engages in the non-life insurance business of the MS&AD Insurance Group. It operates through the following segments: Domestic Property and Casualty Insurance, Overseas Operations, and Others. The Domestic Property and Casualty Insurance segment handles fire, marine, accident, automobile and automobile damage liability insurance services. The Overseas Operations segment provides the non-life insurance solutions to clients outside in the Japan. The Others segment consists of financial and risk-related services. It also provides the insurance and financial service businesses globally. The company was founded on October 21, 1918 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. | Multi-Line Insurance | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| HOKU CORPORATION | Electric Utilities | Public Communications Contact Chief Executive Officer | |
University of Washington
 University of Washington Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services University of Washington functions as a College/University. The company is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| AJINOMOTO CO., INC. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
CYBIRD Co., Ltd.
 CYBIRD Co., Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Cybird Co. Ltd. provides mobile content, Internet web design, and system consulting services. The company was founded in September 1998 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan | Internet Software/Services | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer President | |
| CYBOZU, INC. | Packaged Software | Sales & Marketing | |
| AJINOMOTO (MALAYSIA) | Food: Specialty/Candy | Director of Finance/CFO | |
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp.
 Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. Major BanksFinance Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. engages in the provision of financial services centered on banking. It operates through the following business segments: Wholesale, Retail, International, Market Sales, and Headquarters Management. The Wholesale segment covers business for customers of large and medium-sized companies in Japan. The Retail segment handles business for domestic individuals and SME customers. The International segment comprises of business for overseas Japanese and non-Japanese companies. The Market Sales segment corresponds to financial market business. The Headquarters Management segment includes all other businesses not covered by other segments. The company was founded in April 2001 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. | Major Banks | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
 The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| DIGITAL HOLDINGS, INC. | Advertising/Marketing Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of Michigan | College/University | Doctorate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| ASTELLAS PHARMA INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The University of Nottingham | College/University | Graduate Degree | |
Astellas Venture Management LLC
 Astellas Venture Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Astellas Venture Management LLC (Astellas Venture Management) is a venture capital subsidiary of Astellas Pharma Inc founded in 2000. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Chief Investment Officer | |
| University of Tokyo | College/University | Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| EIGHTING CO LTD | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Kyoto University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| Activitymax, Inc. | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer | ||
Ernst & Young ShinNihon LLC
 Ernst & Young ShinNihon LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Ernst & Young Global Ltd., Ernst & Young ShinNihon LLC is a Japanese company that helps governments and citizens build a better working world. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. The company specializes in managing complex private equity environments by providing technology-enabled, innovative solutions that streamline operations, drive efficiency and effectiveness, minimize risk and protect businesses. The CEO of the company is Moriaki Kida. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
| COOKPAD INC. | Advertising/Marketing Services | Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO | |
NEXTSCAPE, Inc.
 NEXTSCAPE, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Part of Japan Business Systems, Inc., NEXTSCAPE, Inc. provides data base system development and maintenance services. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. NEXTSCAPE was founded in 2002. NEXTSCAPE was acquired by Japan Business Systems, Inc. from Mamezou K2TOP Holdings Corp. on December 07, 2022 for $20 million. | Data Processing Services | President | |
Media incruise Co., Ltd.
 Media incruise Co., Ltd. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Part of KLab, Inc., Media incruise Co., Ltd. develops and maintains mobile media contents. The company is based in Okayama, Japan. Media incruise Co. was acquired by KLab, Inc. on September 03, 2012 for $4.81 million. | Information Technology Services | Comptroller/Controller/Auditor Director/Board Member | |
Klab China, Inc.
 Klab China, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Part of KLab, Inc., Klab China, Inc. develops and distributes mobile online games. The company is based in Shanghai, China. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Comptroller/Controller/Auditor Chairman | |
Klab Ventures, Inc.
 Klab Ventures, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance KLab Ventures Inc. (KLab Ventures) is a venture capital firm headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The firm was founded in 2011 by SBI Investment Co. Ltd and KLab Inc. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
SmartNews, Inc.
 SmartNews, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services SmartNews, Inc. develops news aggregation smartphone applications. It designs, develops, and operates a Japanese aggregation and reading application. Its software application curates news information from tweets on twitter and the gives user’s current articles. It enables users to download articles and read them offline. The company was founded by Kaisei Hamamoto and Ken Suzuki on June 15, 2012 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. | Packaged Software | Founder | |
Mages, Inc.
 Mages, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Mages, Inc. engages in the planning, development, music production and program production of game software. It also sells music products and produces Internet and radio programs. The company was founded on July 7, 2006 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| ALPHAPOLIS CO., LTD. | Publishing: Books/Magazines | Director/Board Member | |
META Capital, Inc.
 META Capital, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance META Capital, Inc. engages in the business of investment services. The company was founded by Atsushi Saisho in September 2008 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer | |
| HEROZ, INC. | Data Processing Services | Director/Board Member | |
| HYAS&CO. INC. | Real Estate Development | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
ANOBAKA, Inc
 ANOBAKA, Inc Investment ManagersFinance KVP, Inc. (KVP) is a venture capital arm of KLab group headquartered in Tokyo Japan. The firm is founded in 2011 by KLab Inc. and is owned by its partners. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor | |
Spicemart, Inc.
 Spicemart, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Spicemart Inc. provides research and business solutions for mobile game operations. The company was founded on July 31, 2015 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Tsukioka CPA Office | President | ||
Association of International Certified Professional Accountant
 Association of International Certified Professional Accountant Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, also known as aicpa® & cima®, is a global organization with 689,000 members, students, and professionals. The joint venture company is based in Durham, NC and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom and United States. The organization is a leading authority in the field of accounting and finance, advocating for the profession, public interest, and business sustainability. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Lyra Ventures
 Lyra Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Lyra Ventures (Lyra Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2017 by Reina Nakamura. The firm is headquartered in Singapore. | Investment Managers | Consultant / Advisor Consultant / Advisor | |
| National Ctr of Incident Readiness & Strat for Cybersecurity | Chairman | ||
| LOCOGUIDE INC. | Internet Software/Services | Director/Board Member | |
Joyance Partners
 Joyance Partners Investment ManagersFinance Joyance Partners is a venture capital firm founded in 2017. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor | |
| KUFU COMPANY INC. | Advertising/Marketing Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Zaim, Inc.
 Zaim, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Zaim, Inc. engages in the planning, development and management of household accounts and also provides the information provision services through Internet. The company was founded in September 2012 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member | |
Social Info, Inc.
 Social Info, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Social Info, Inc. engages in the web media management business. The company was founded on January 6, 2011 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. | Advertising/Marketing Services | President | |
| Malama Pono Health Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer | ||
Aerwins Technologies Operations, Inc.
 Aerwins Technologies Operations, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Part of AERWINS Technologies, Inc., Aerwins Technologies Operations, Inc. is a company that engages in the development of technologies and drones. The company is based in Middleton, DE. Shuhei Komatsu has been the CEO of the company since 2022. Aerwins Technologies Operations was acquired by Pono Capital Corp. on February 03, 2023 for $600 million. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Chief Operating Officer Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO | |
| AERWINS TECHNOLOGIES INC. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Operating Officer Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO | |
Incubate Fund
 Incubate Fund Investment ManagersFinance Incubate Fund KK (Incubate Fund) is an Independent Venture Capital firm founded in 2010 by Keisuke Wada, Honma Masahiko and Yusuke Murata. Incubate Fund is headquartered in Tokyo. | Investment Managers | Founder Corporate Officer/Principal |
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International
| Japan | 32 |
| United States | 16 |
| Malaysia | 2 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
| China | 2 |
Sectoral
| Technology Services | 14 |
| Finance | 13 |
| Commercial Services | 10 |
| Consumer Services | 8 |
| Consumer Non-Durables | 3 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 215 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 104 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 58 |
| President | 34 |
| Founder | 32 |
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| Kensaku Mizutani | 19 |
| Dustin Shindo | 17 |
| Darryl Nakamoto | 14 |
| Mike Sayama | 14 |
| Trisha Nomura | 14 |
| Masahiko Honma | 14 |
| Joanna Drake | 13 |
| Jun Kanma | 11 |
| Shinsuke Ishiwatari | 11 |
| Tetsuya Sanada | 10 |
| Jun Hasebe | 9 |
| Hideaki Nagamori | 9 |
| Takashi Kawano | 9 |
| Dai Tamesue | 8 |
| Takashi Sugiyama | 8 |
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