A Japan/Asia-focused Venture Capital fund in the San Francisco Bay Area is seeking a Director to play a key role in shaping and growing their corporate venture capital (CVC) practice. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of venture investing, corporate strategy, and innovation within one of the most active and forward-thinking cross-border platforms.
We are open to candidates with backgrounds in corporate venture investing, strategy consulting, corporate development, or operations who can bring a blend of strategic thinking, executional ability, and cross-border experience.
Fluency in Japanese is required and this position involves travel to Japan few times a year.
What You’ll Do
- Shape Strategy: Contribute to the development of our CVC strategy, investment theses, and new business initiatives with our corporate partners.
- Build Ecosystems: Support partnerships between startups, portfolio companies, and our Japanese corporate LPs; foster cross-border collaboration and innovation.
- Operate & Execute: Depending on skillset, take ownership of internal projects, portfolio support, fundraising, or business development initiatives.
- Fundraising: Support IR, LP relations and new business development between portfolio companies and Japanese Corporate Investors
- Represent the Firm: Act as a bridge between Silicon Valley and Japan, engaging with entrepreneurs, corporate partners, and the broader innovation community.
- Invest & Partner: Source, evaluate, and support venture investments, or drive corporate development initiatives depending on your background.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; STEM or MBA preferred.
- 5–10 years of relevant experience in one or more of the following:
- Venture capital or corporate venture investing
- Strategy consulting (M&A, due diligence, growth strategy)
- Fund Operations
- Corporate development, innovation, or business operations (Fortune 500 or high-growth company)
- Strong analytical skills (financial modeling, strategic analysis) and ability to communicate with executives.
- Business-level fluency in Japanese required.
- Experience working with or for Japanese corporations is a plus.
- Eligible to work in the US without visa sponsorship now or in the future
