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Overview

Gen Tsuchikawa is the CEO and Chief Investment Officer at Sony Ventures Corporation, overseeing the Sony Innovation Fund. He has been instrumental in establishing and leading Sony's venture investment activities, focusing on transformative technologies in entertainment, healthtech, fintech, and deep tech sectors. Under his leadership, Sony Ventures has become a significant player in Japan's corporate venture capital landscape, managing a fund size exceeding $500 million and a team of 35 investors across multiple regions, including the United States, Europe, Israel, India, and Japan. The fund has made over 170 investments worldwide, demonstrating a strong commitment to fostering innovation and strategic partnerships. Prior to his tenure at Sony, Tsuchikawa accumulated extensive experience in the finance industry, including roles at Merrill Lynch and the Industrial Bank of Japan. He holds a Bachelor of Law from Hitotsubashi University and an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business. His diverse background in corporate development, mergers and acquisitions, business development, and investor relations has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of both the financial and technological landscapes, enabling him to effectively lead Sony Ventures in its mission to invest in groundbreaking technologies shaping the future of business, entertainment, and society globally. Tsuchikawa's strategic vision and leadership have been recognized in the industry, with his inclusion in the Global Corporate Venturing Powerlist in 2019 and 2024. His approach emphasizes collaboration with Sony Group Corporation to identify and support startups that align with Sony's strategic objectives, fostering open innovation and driving growth across various business domains. His role as an independent director on the board of Global-e Online Ltd. further underscores his influence and commitment to advancing global e-commerce and technology sectors.

Investment Focus

Innovative technologies
Alignment with Sony's strategic objectives
Global scalability potential

Portfolio Companies

JosysCambridge Mechatronics

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What sectors does Gen Tsuchikawa invest in?

Gen Tsuchikawa invests in HealthTech, FinTech, Entertainment and Deep Tech, and is based in Japan. Gen Tsuchikawa is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.