# Top 10 Social Angel Investors in Japan in June 2026

## Hiroshi Sawa
- Type: Angel
- Relevant deals: 1
- Focus: Social, Big Data, Analytics

Joined Fujitsu Limited in 1991, after working at Osaka City University's Faculty of Science. He has a wide range of business experience, from programming to new business development, such as developing Internet services. After that, engaged in IT-related new business development at Sojitz Corporation, and at a major business investmentcompany, engaged in business investment in venture companies, creation of business plans for companies, launching new services, and M & A. In 2008, he became an outside director of eLicense Corporation. In 2009, he was appointed Representative Director of Data Section Co., Ltd. after developing a trend analysis service utilizing big data. Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Mothers on December 24, 2014. Outside director of Japan Data Exchange, Inc. Currently, he is an outside director of Solid Intelligence Co., Ltd. In June 2018, he became chairman.

## Suzuki Yuto
- Type: Angel
- Location: Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series A
- Focus: SaaS, Social, Content

Suzuki Yuto

## Shunsuke Masaki
- Type: Angel
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed
- Focus: Social, E-Commerce, Sustainability

Mr. Masaki joined Mitsui Ventures in May 2008 as Venture Partner, and since has been focused on investments in retail and service sector. Previously, he worked at Fujita Corporation, a large operator of restaurants and retail chain, where he was responsible for store development and merchandising in Tokyo area. After several successfulyears at Fujita, he took a position with Service Business Division of Mitsui & Co., Ltd., in charge of developing new business utilizing the franchise method.

## Kento Hayashi
- Type: Angel
- Location: Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series A
- Focus: Social, Big Data, Analytics

Kento Hayashi - President & CEO @ Datasection

## Yoshihiro Yamauchi
- Type: Angel
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed
- Focus: Social, E-Commerce, Sustainability

Yoshihiro Yamauchi is a individual investor.

## Shunsuke Ikegami
- Type: Angel
- Location: Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed
- Focus: Social, Cooking, Big Data

Shunsuke Ikegami is an angel investor.

## Hirofumi Miki
- Type: Angel
- Location: Shibuya, Kanagawa, Japan
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Angel, Pre-Seed
- Focus: Content, Internet, Software

After JTB Co., Ltd. and CYBIRD Co., Ltd. as an initial member of Glee Co., Ltd. is responsible for business development. Currently, he is mainly engaged in venture support in the Internet area, investing in venture and venture capital, and served as management advisor for dozens of companies. Hands-on business development, growth strategydevelopment, financing advice, HR organization design support, partner referral and Recruit Support. He is also engaged in business support for ventures in the healthcare and university venture fields. He served as Digital Health Meetup Advisor, NEDOTCP Mentor and Future 2016 Mentor.

## Toyokazu Ichise
- Type: Angel
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed
- Focus: Social, E-Commerce, Sustainability

Toyokazu Ichise is a  Director of Peace Communication Foundation.

## Tetsuya Nagashima
- Type: Angel
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed
- Focus: Social, E-Commerce, Sustainability

Tetsuya Nagashima - Director COO @ Gunosy

## Shinji Senba
- Type: Angel
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed
- Focus: Social, E-Commerce, Sustainability

Shinji Senba is a Director of Green Innovations Holdings.