Henri Samata, General Partner at Anri, Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan — Anri Samata is the founding General Partner of ANRI. See sector focus and contact routes.
Anri Samata is the founding General Partner of ANRI, one of Japan’s largest independent venture capital firms, which he established in 2012 after working at East Ventures and Recruit. ANRI specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on internet startups and deep tech companies across Japan, with a particular emphasis on seed-stage ventures. The firm manages approximately ¥63 billion across five flagship funds and a climate-focused ANRI GREEN fund, having invested in over 230 companies. Typical check sizes are not publicly specified, but ANRI is known to lead investments in seed and early rounds for serial entrepreneurs. Notable portfolio companies include LayerX, NOT A HOTEL, STORES, Mirrativ, Rentio, and ARCH. Samata is also the author of the book *“Boku wa Kimi no ‘Netsu’ ni Toshiyō”* (“I Will Invest in Your ‘Heat’”), reflecting his distinctive philosophy of investing in founders’ passion and drive.
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