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Joichi Ito

Angel Investor Chiba, Japan ·Founded 1997

Overview

Joichi 'Joi' Ito is a Japanese-American entrepreneur and venture capitalist recognized for his significant contributions to technology and internet sectors. He is the president of Chiba Institute of Technology and co-founder of Digital Garage, an internet company in Japan. Additionally, he serves on various for-profit and non-profit boards, including the Mozilla Foundation and WITNESS. He was the director of the MIT Media Lab from 2011 to 2019, where he emphasized emergent systems and innovation. Ito's investment strategy centers on early-stage and seed investments in technology and internet companies. His portfolio includes notable startups such as Flickr, Six Apart, Last.fm, littleBits, Formlabs, Kickstarter, and Twitter. He has a particular interest in ventures that align with his commitment to open environmental data and societal impact. Throughout his career, Ito has been recognized for his advocacy of internet freedom and open-source innovation. In 2011, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Oxford Internet Institute for his role as a leading internet activist. He has also been honored with honorary degrees from The New School and Tufts University, reflecting his influence in the fields of technology and media.

Investment Focus

Innovative technology solutions
Scalable business models
Positive societal impact

Portfolio Companies

TwitterKickstarterFormlabsSix ApartLittleBitsFlickrLast.fm

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Joichi Ito invests in Technology, Healthcare, Media, Internet and Environmental Data, and is based in Chiba, Japan. Joichi Ito is listed as a angel investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.