Taizo Son is the CEO and co-founder of Mistletoe, a venture capital firm he established in 2013 after founding mobile. See sector focus and contact routes.
Taizo Son is the CEO and co-founder of Mistletoe, a venture capital firm he established in 2013 after founding mobile gaming company GungHo in 2002, which made him a billionaire by 2013. His investment thesis targets early-stage tech-driven startups in sectors like health, education, transportation, food, clean energy, and biotechnology, with a focus on solving global social challenges through sustainability and social impact. Mistletoe typically invests in seed to Series A stages, often leading rounds with an average check size of approximately $2 million. Notable portfolio companies include Zipline, Playco, and Sea, reflecting the firm’s commitment to innovative and impactful ventures across North America, Asia, and Europe. Son distinguishes himself by investing roughly $100 million of his own money alongside the firm’s capital, backing entrepreneurs in more than ten countries. He publicly emphasizes investing in the future of the planet and supports visionary founders tackling global challenges, positioning Mistletoe as a “welcoming laboratory” for high-tech ideas aimed at positive impact.
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