About

Engaged in content production and worked as editor at DTM Magazine at Terajima Joho Kikaku Co., Ltd. Led the No.1 Decome site with 1 million paying members to annual sales of 3 billion yen through production and other work.
Came to the position of executive officer and established the game company Tekunodo inc. as the company president. Brought hit games such as “Touch the Numbers” and others to over 10 million downloads. Founded Quan inc. in 2011.

After serving as a Corporate Sales Manager at Recruit ABLIC Co., Ltd. (currently Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd.), Yasutaka joined GREE Inc., where he spearheaded the launch of an influencer blogging platform. Following his assignment at GREE's U.S. subsidiary, he served as Executive Officer at GREE Inc., overseeing various divisions including the IP Office and Platform Business. His career path includes serving as COO of a cybersecurity startup and leading new business development at Money Forward Inc. for nearly four years. In October 2023, he joined Minto as a Director.

Joined SEPTENI CO., LTD as a new graduate in 2010. After working as the manager of the Sapporo sales office, launched the manga editing team, app marketing and others as the founding member of the operating company for the manga app “Ganma!”. Founded wwwaap inc. in 2016.

Led the web advertising sales team at SEPTENI CO., LTD. After that, worked as the sales manager for the media business at Vasily, Inc. and DeNA, Inc. Served as a business strategy team leader at YOKOHAMA DeNA BAYSTARS BASEBALL CLUB, INC.. Joined wwwaap inc. in 2018.

In 2006, he joined Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, where he was in charge of a wide range of finance projects from small and medium-sized domestic companies to large-scale overseas project finance. After that, he worked for three startup companies as the lead of finance function and CFO, and was involved in fundraising, group business management, establishment of overseas offices, and investment in overseas companies. Joined Minto as Director and CFO in February 2023.

After graduating from university, Yoshiyuki began his career at Bridgestone Corporation. He later qualified as a lawyer and practiced at a law firm specializing in financial institutions. Through his legal practice, he became involved in venture capital operations and began serving as an outside director for various startups. His experience includes serving as an Outside Corporate Auditor for several public companies, including Altplus Inc. and iRidge Inc. during their IPOs, as well as Otsuka Kagu, Ltd. and OGURA CLUTCH CO., LTD. He joined Minto as a full-time Corporate Auditor in April 2023.

At Plutus Consulting Co., Ltd., Takafumi specialized in M&A advisory and capital policy consulting. He then joined Mizuho Capital Partners Co., Ltd., where he managed buyout investments, mezzanine financing, and hands-on portfolio support. During his secondment to Mizuho Bank, Ltd., he was responsible for LBO loan assessments. In February 2021, he was appointed President and Representative Director of Enzyte Strategy, Inc. He joined Minto as a Part-Time Corporate Auditor in April 2023.

Joined Mitsubishi Corporation. Engaged in the media and content business at Avex and Lawson. After earning an MBA from Harvard Business School, he led new businesses at Sanrio, in the areas of business strategy, overseas business, media, video, IT, and others, thus contributing to Hello Kitty’s globalization and independence. Currently engaged in VC investments and consulting in Silicon Valley. Served as non-executive director at Z Holdings, LINE, DeNA, and others.