Makoto Takano
Senior Managing Director at Japan Venture Capital Association
Tokyo, Tokyo
Makoto Takano, Senior Managing Director at Japan Venture Capital Association is an active investor based in Tokyo, Tokyo. This profile covers what Makoto Takano backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.
- Investor type
- AngelVCPEInvestment Partner
- Stages
- Seed
- Invests in
- Climate & EnergyEdTechMedia & ContentMobility & LogisticsFintechMarketplaceConsumer & Retail
- Location
- Tokyo, Tokyo
- Typical check
- $250K
- Past investments
- 15
Notable investments
Best Beer JapanMinna Electric Power
PROGRITUWC ISAK JapanNipppon Financial Association
VoicyAnyTimes
EndeavorGHV (Green House Ventures)How to reach Makoto Takano
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Makoto Takano invests in Climate & Energy, EdTech, Media & Content and Mobility & Logistics, typically at Seed. Match your sector and stage, then reach out with a personalized pitch.
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Makoto Takano typically invests at Seed. Lead with traction that fits the stage when you reach out.
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Makoto Takano typically writes checks around $250K. Use it as a signal for whether your raise fits their stage.
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