Top 10 Photography Angel Investors in Asia (September 2026)
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| Investor | Relevant Deals | Geography | Stage | Focus | Round Size |
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Kotaro Chiba
Angel
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1 | Japan, United States | Seed, Venture - Series Unknown, Series A | Information Technology, Content, Software | $137k–$19M |
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Kazuhiko Ishikura
Angel
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1 | Japan | Seed, Angel, Pre-Seed | Content, Fashion, Advertising | $189k–$1.8M |
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Syed Faizan Amjad
Angel
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1 | Pakistan | Pre-Seed | Photography | |
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Jinbo Yao
Angel
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1 | China | Angel, Series A, Seed | Internet, Logistics, Marketing | $415k–$7M |
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Kazuhiro Ishikura
Angel
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1 | Japan | Seed, Angel, Pre-Seed | Beauty, Apparel, Content | $189k–$1.8M |
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James Tan
Angel
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1 | Singapore, Vietnam, Kazakhstan | Seed, Angel, Series A | SaaS, Internet, Automotive | $150k–$3.5M |
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Ryosuke Matsumoto
Angel
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1 | Japan | Seed, Angel, Series A | Art, Software, Reservations | $182k–$14M |
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Toivo Annus
Angel
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1 | Singapore, United States, Estonia | Seed, Series A | E-Commerce, Software, FinTech | $1.4M–$6M |
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Ming Lei
Angel
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1 | China, Singapore, United States | Seed, Angel | Information Technology, FinTech, Finance | $415k–$50M |
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Seiji Kurokoshi
Angel
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1 | Japan, Myanmar | Angel, Seed, Venture - Series Unknown | Soccer, Sports, Travel | $200k–$11M |
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Kotaro Chiba is the founder of ChibaDojo Fund. Kotaro Chiba attended Keio University.
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- Industry: Information Technology, Content, Software
- Stage:Seed, Venture - Series Unknown, Series A
- Geography: Japan, United States
Investor stats
- Total investments: 78
- Round size: Seed $215k–$19M; Series A $841k–$14M; Venture - Series Unknown $137k–$11M
- Lead/follow: 9% lead, 91% follow
Portfolio highlights
- MI-6 — MI-6 is a research, development, consulting, and project management for material development using IT. We will promote materials informatics in the field of material development with our technological capabilities and a wealth of project knowledge that challenge the world's most advanced technologies .
- ELESTYLE — ELESTYLE are promoting mobile payments and providing high value-added services for users to realize a cashless society.
- Luup — Luup is Japan's #1 e-scooter and e-bike sharing service provider. Luup currently operates in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Yokohama, while planning to expand to other cities all over Japan. The service is based on a high-density port network, where anyone can rent and return to their original fleets.
Kazuhiko Ishikura is based out of Tokyo, Tokyo and is the Co-Founder and Director of SDF Capital. Kazuhiko previously worked at 3minute Inc. as a Director. Kazuhiko Ishikura attended Aoyama Gakuin University.
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- Industry: Content, Fashion, Advertising
- Stage:Seed, Angel, Pre-Seed
- Geography: Japan
Investor stats
- Total investments: 12
- Round size: Seed $329k–$453k; Angel $189k–$1.8M
- Lead/follow: 8% lead, 92% follow
Portfolio highlights
- Neith — Neith is a apparel manufacturer, seller and a whoelseller of water absorbing bralette, lingerie and shorts for women.
- WARC — WARC provides hands-on support for business management departments as well as mergers and acquisition advisory services.
- Vitalogue Health — Vitalogue Health is a hormone testing service intended to provide access to hormones and medical care. They allow users to self-check the physical condition for pregnancy and how hormones affect it, whether the symptoms are related to menopause, and provide personalized test results, commented on by physicians.
Syed Faizan Amjad is the CEO and Co-Founder of Aptagon Technologies, a visionary leader in the technology industry. With a passion for innovation and a deep understanding of the digital landscape, Faizan has played a pivotal role in shaping the company's growth and success.Faizan brings a wealth of experience to his role, with a strongbackground in software development and entrepreneurship. His expertise lies in driving strategic initiatives, fostering a culture of excellence, and delivering cutting-edge solutions to clients.Under Faizan's leadership, Aptagon Technologies has flourished, becoming a trusted partner for businesses seeking digital transformation. His forward-thinking approach and ability to anticipate market trends have enabled the company to stay at the forefront of technological advancements.
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- Industry: Photography
- Stage:Pre-Seed
- Geography: Pakistan
Investor stats
- Total investments: 1
- Lead/follow: 100% lead, 0% follow
Portfolio highlights
- Opticam Studio — We specialize in turning your milestones into lasting memories. From the joy of weddings and engagements to timeless portraits and professional headshots.
Jinbo Yao is the President, Founder and CEO at 58.com.
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- Industry: Internet, Logistics, Marketing
- Stage:Angel, Series A, Seed
- Geography: China
Investor stats
- Total investments: 8
- Round size: Angel $415k–$709k; Series A $780k–$7M
- Lead/follow: 25% lead, 75% follow
Portfolio highlights
- Yimian Data — Yimian Data provides artificial intelligence, data analysis, and business consulting services. They have developed the methodology and successful experience of solving typical problems into several sets of service packages that can be implemented quickly. Yimian was acquired by Ascential plc in 2020, and now is part of Flywheel, an Omnicom company.
- Xiongmao Kuaishou — Xiongmao Kuaishou is a provider of delivery, logistics and supply chain management services.
- Cbeidou Supply Chain — Canbeidou is a food catering logistics service provider in China.
Kazuhiro Ishikura served as the head of the Akatsuki Business Management Department in 2013 and as a corporate auditor of Akatsuki in 2014, contributing to the company's listing on the TSE Mothers and TSE 1st sections. Appointed 3minute CFO in 2015, engaged in business start-up and organizational design, and succeeded in large-scale M & Adeal with Glee. After leaving the company, he became a WARC director in November 2018. Certified public accountant.
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- Industry: Beauty, Apparel, Content
- Stage:Seed, Angel, Pre-Seed
- Geography: Japan
Investor stats
- Total investments: 9
- Round size: Seed $449k–$453k; Angel $189k–$1.8M
- Lead/follow: 0% lead, 100% follow
Portfolio highlights
- Neith — Neith is a apparel manufacturer, seller and a whoelseller of water absorbing bralette, lingerie and shorts for women.
- WARC — WARC provides hands-on support for business management departments as well as mergers and acquisition advisory services.
- Vitalogue Health — Vitalogue Health is a hormone testing service intended to provide access to hormones and medical care. They allow users to self-check the physical condition for pregnancy and how hormones affect it, whether the symptoms are related to menopause, and provide personalized test results, commented on by physicians.
James Tan is Managing Partner at Quest Ventures, a top venture capital fund in Asia. Prior to this, James was co-founder and COO of 55tuan, a NASDAQ listed e-commerce group that grew to more than 200 cities and 5,000 employees across China.James is a board member or angel investor in top tier startups in Asia such as 99.co, Carousell, Carro,Ethis, Glife, and Shopback.James serves on several non-profit organisations. He is Chairman of the Social Impact Catalyst – Southeast Asia’s largest youth network for social impact. He is a board member on the Applied Innovation Institute – global leaders in industries, government, and academia for business transformation; and Sports Excellence Business – helping athletes excel with life after sport transition. He is a former Chairman of the Action Community for Entrepreneurship – Singapore’s national voice for entrepreneurship; and former Chairman of the Business Angel Network of Southeast Asia – Asia’s oldest angel investment network.He has been guest speaker at Asia-focused and private equity events such as ITB Berlin, Private Equity Insights, Stanford-PARC Digital Cities, SWITCH, and World Islamic Economic Forum. He has guest lectured at universities including Fudan, IE, NTU, Tsinghua, and UC Berkeley.James was recognised as an outstanding overseas Chinese by the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council of China. He is a recipient of the Alumni Award from the University of South Australia. He received scholarships from both Beijing and Singapore governments for his MBA from Tsinghua University in partnership with MIT. During the first dot-com era, he studied and dropped out of computer science at NUS to work on two-sided markets.For leisure, James enjoys photography and has been featured in ComputerWorld, Readers’ Digest, and commercially represented by Liaison Agency. He backpacks Asia and volunteers in marine conservation as a PADI scuba-diving instructor.Accurate as of Jan 2024
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- Industry: SaaS, Internet, Automotive
- Stage:Seed, Angel, Series A
- Geography: Singapore, Vietnam, Kazakhstan
Investor stats
- Total investments: 11
- Round size: Seed $150k–$3.5M
- Lead/follow: 55% lead, 45% follow
Portfolio highlights
- Burpple — Burpple - great food and local experiences, where people gatherFounded in Silicon Valley by three Singaporeans, Burpple was launched in May 2012 with a mission to help people find the perfect places to enjoy their meals with the people that matter. Three years on, Burpple is now the food discovery platform of choice in Singapore and KualaLumpur. Powered by over two million photo reviews from the community, in 2015 alone, over four million people used Burpple to discover great places to eat – be it for first date, a quick meal nearby, brunch with friends, or a family celebration. We believe that food has a special bonding power, and the idea at the core of our company is simple: enjoyment.Burpple is supported by leading international venture capitalists, Tembusu Partners, SPH Media Fund, Triumph Capital, Silicon Straits, Neoteny Labs, QuestVC, NUS Enterprise and Brad Porteus. For more information, visit www.burpple.com.
- Dolbom Dream — Dolbom Dream develops smart products to assist the daily lives of families with developmentally disabled children. An online inquiry form is available on the company's website.
- Spiking — Spiking, founded by Dr. Clemen Chiang, PhD. is the No. 1 stock market trading, cryptocurrency, options trading AI data platform for legal insider trading.
Ryosuke Matsumoto is the Founder / CEO at Kankak. Ryosuke Matsumoto attended Chuo University.
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- Industry: Art, Software, Reservations
- Stage:Seed, Angel, Series A
- Geography: Japan
Investor stats
- Total investments: 12
- Round size: Seed $182k–$14M; Series A $1M–$1.9M
- Lead/follow: 0% lead, 100% follow
Portfolio highlights
- 6curry — 6curry is a brand that creates a new community around “curry”, one of the world's best Japanese foods. The concept is to mix many people and ideas like curry made by mixing various ingredients and spices. Original menu development, weekly events are held in the central kitchen, open only to members. We design and produce communication bornfrom food, such as event catering for over 500 people and communication proposals within the company.
- TRiCERA — TRiCERA provides a platform for artists to advance their careers. It breaks down the barriers of language and distance that artists from all over the world face. It fosters an environment in which participating artists can freely sell their works to collectors and art enthusiasts worldwide.
- Vivid Garden — vivid garden is an Agriculture company.
Active individual investor in flying drones, also looking at payments and ecommerce.
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- Industry: E-Commerce, Software, FinTech
- Stage:Seed, Series A
- Geography: Singapore, United States, Estonia
Investor stats
- Total investments: 37
- Round size: Seed $1.4M–$3M; Series A $2M–$6M
- Lead/follow: 0% lead, 100% follow
Portfolio highlights
- Salv — Smart AML solutions. Detect and mitigate money laundering risks through advanced transaction monitoring, sanction screening, and KYC risk scoring.
- Enview — Enview offers the next generation of Geospatial Analytics Software and GEOINT technology for energy companies and governments to protect their critical infrastructure.
- GOSU Data Lab — Try the World`s first game voice assistant to master the game effortlessly. Learn more - how it works and how can it help you.
Ming Lei (雷鸣) is the chief executive officer of Kuwo Science and Technology, a Chinese company providing digital entertainment services. Prior to that, he was a senior engineer at Baidu, a Chinese web services company. Lei holds an MBA from Stanford University, United States and a master’s degree in computer from Peking University, China.
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- Industry: Information Technology, FinTech, Finance
- Stage:Seed, Angel
- Geography: China, Singapore, United States
Investor stats
- Total investments: 6
- Round size: Seed $1.3M–$50M; Angel $415k–$595k
- Lead/follow: 0% lead, 100% follow
Portfolio highlights
- Collov Labs — Collov is a virtual interior design & shopping platform that offers interior design services stocked with shoppable goods from many brands.
- Bailian.AI — Bailian.ai is an artificial intelligence company that specializes in providing intelligent customer service. It aims to apply AI technology to deepen unstructured business information on the Internet into structured sales leads to help improve customers. Efficiency, reducing the cost of getting customers.Bailian Smart is committed to thedevelopment of automated knowledge generation technology based on deep learning, collecting, cleaning, extracting, screening and rewriting business information, refining it into precise and trustworthy knowledge and enhancing business awareness.
- FundedHere — FundedHere Crowdfunding Platform
Seiji Kurokoshi (黒越誠治) is an angel investor.
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- Industry: Soccer, Sports, Travel
- Stage:Angel, Seed, Venture - Series Unknown
- Geography: Japan, Myanmar
Investor stats
- Total investments: 6
- Round size: Seed $4.3M–$11M; Angel $200k–$457k
- Lead/follow: 33% lead, 67% follow
Portfolio highlights
- Ezay — Ezay provides a mobile platform that connects rural 'mom-and-pop' shops with B2B market place and provide financial and logistics services.
- CURBON — CURBON is a Japan's largest photo learning site for C2C,Provides learning content such as video lectures and photography classes, Lightroom presets, etc.
- Now Do — Now Do provides online growth revolution platform.
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