Kiyo Kobayashi

Overview

Kiyo Kobayashi is an angel investor and co-founder & CEO of Noxx, an AI-powered platform for hiring remote engineers. He has invested in over 40 startups and VC funds, achieving notable exits, and advised more than 30 startups and VCs, including a leading Japanese VC firm with $1.9B AUM. Previously, he led his company to become Japan's 2nd-largest mobile ad network, marking a pioneering M&A success that catalyzed the growth of Japan's startup ecosystem. He has also served as an advisor to B Dash Ventures, a Tokyo-based venture capital firm. His investment focus includes sectors such as technology, human resources, artificial intelligence, consumer electronics, and e-commerce, primarily targeting seed and early-stage companies in the United States and Japan. His investment philosophy emphasizes supporting innovative startups with high growth potential, particularly those leveraging technology to address global challenges. He is also the co-founder and CEO of Knot, a company he founded in December 2021, and has held various advisory roles in other startups and VC firms. His diverse experience and strategic insights have made him a prominent figure in the startup ecosystem, particularly in bridging opportunities between the United States and Japan.

Investment Focus

• Innovative technology solutions
• High growth potential
• Global scalability
• Strong founding team

Portfolio Companies