Tim Romero

Active Investor

Host/Founder at Disrupting Japan Podcast

Tokyo, Tokyo

Tim Romero, Host/Founder at Disrupting Japan Podcast is an active investor based in Tokyo, Tokyo. This profile covers what Tim Romero backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.

Mr. Tim Romero is an Angel Investor. Mr. Romero served as Partner at Jera. He is the host of Disrupting Japan Podcast.. He founded ContractBeast. He has been deeply involved in Japan's startup community as an investor, founder, author and educator, and he has founded several startups in Japan over the past 25 years. He has also taught entrepreneurship and corporate innovation at New York University's Tokyo campus.

Investor type: AngelVCPE
Stages: Early Stage Venture
Invests in: FintechSaaS & EnterpriseConsumer & RetailE-commerce & D2CClimate & EnergyRobotics & AutomationEdTechMedia & Content
Location: Tokyo, Tokyo
Typical check: $500K
Past investments: 6

Notable investments

Engine YardSunBridge Inc.MakeLeapsWomen's Startup LabDigital Garagecreww.me

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Tim Romero invests in Fintech, SaaS & Enterprise, Consumer & Retail and E-commerce & D2C, typically at Early Stage Venture. Match your sector and stage, then reach out with a personalized pitch.