Tomoko Numata, JAFCO Japan

Tomoko Numata, JAFCO’s Chief Capitalist, focuses on early-stage venture investments in deep tech and startups solving. See sector focus and contact routes.

About Tomoko Numata

Tomoko Numata, JAFCO’s Chief Capitalist, focuses on early-stage venture investments in deep tech and startups solving deep social issues, particularly in medicine, healthcare, and energy. Her notable portfolio includes Astroscale Holdings (a space sustainability company) and Marso Inc., with JAFCO leading a ~740 million yen Series A round in energy management firm ENERES (REXEV). Numata’s distinctive thesis centers on the belief that “the more difficult a problem is to solve, the more worthwhile it is to try,” prioritizing high-impact, technically challenging innovations.

Tomoko Numata at a glance

Role
Principal
Organization
JAFCO Japan
Location
Tokyo, Japan
Investor type
Venture Capital
Focus areas
Finance, Financial Services, Semiconductor, Venture Capital, Software, Information Technology, Internet, Health Care

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What does Tomoko Numata invest in?
Tomoko Numata at JAFCO Japan (Tokyo, Japan) — sector focus: Finance, Financial Services, Semiconductor, Venture Capital, Software, Information Technology, Internet, Health Care, E-Commerce, Biotechnology, Medical, Task….
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Tomoko Numata's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.
Where is Tomoko Numata based?
Tomoko Numata is based in Tokyo, Japan.

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