Mitch Kitamura, DNX Ventures

Mitch Kitamura is the Managing Partner and COO at DNX Ventures. See sector focus and contact routes.

About Mitch Kitamura

Mitch Kitamura is the Managing Partner and COO at DNX Ventures, where he leads investments in early-stage B2B startups with a background spanning over two decades in Silicon Valley venture support and cross-border business expansion between the U.S. and Asia. His investment thesis targets enterprise AI, fintech, and mobile software, focusing on Seed through Series B stages in the U.S. and Japan to facilitate cross-market growth. Kitamura typically leads investments rather than following, having spearheaded deals in Paystand, PayJoy, and SafeGraph while serving as a director or observer for Banzai, Creadits, and Peatix. Notable portfolio companies include Paystand, a B2B payment network; PayJoy, which enables mobile financing for underserved consumers; SafeGraph, a location intelligence platform; and Fortinet, a cybersecurity firm that later IPO’d. A distinctive point of his approach is his long-standing network building between Asian and U.S. markets, leveraging his experience founding DNX Ventures in 2011 to support Japanese corporations in Silicon Valley. He emphasizes enterprise services and fintech as core sectors, reflecting his early career supporting ven

Mitch Kitamura at a glance

Role
Managing Director
Organization
DNX Ventures
Location
San Mateo, California, United States
Investor type
Venture Capital

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