Kazuhide Hashida

Overview

Kazuhide Hashida is an angel investor and startup supporter based in Tokyo, Japan. He is the founder of Boot Inc., an organization dedicated to supporting startups through various initiatives, including operating the 'SHIBUYA STARTUP OASIS,' a free community space for startups located five minutes from Shibuya Station. Boot Inc. also offers angel investments to early-stage companies, aiming to provide the services and benefits that Hashida desired when he founded Peraichi, a service that allows users to easily set up websites. In addition to his role at Boot Inc., Hashida has been actively involved in the startup ecosystem as an angel investor, investing in 77 startups between 2022 and 2024. In 2024, he established OASIS FUND, a venture capital firm supporting startups from inception. His investment focus spans various sectors, including technology, healthcare, consumer goods, media, education, finance, retail, transportation, energy, agriculture, real estate, telecommunications, automotive, logistics, and hospitality. Hashida's investment strategy emphasizes supporting startups at various stages, from seed to late-stage and pre-IPO. He aims to provide both financial backing and strategic guidance to help entrepreneurs scale their businesses successfully. His commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship has made him a prominent figure in Japan's startup community.