He worked in the investment department of Jafco for eight and a half years, where he was engaged in front-line investment development work.
In 1999, he started his own venture capital business. Since then, he has consistently been engaged in investment and development business specializing in the start-up phase.
Director of the Japan Venture Capital Association since July 2013, Managing Director since July 2015, Vice Chairman since July 2017, Chairman since July 2019, Special Advisor of the Japan Venture Capital Association since July 2023.