Ryan Nakata, General Manager Japan

Ryan Nakata, General Manager Japan

Joined Alumni Ventures in 2025 as a Venture Partner to help with their Japan expansion by fostering relationships, evaluating the market, and getting good prospects. 

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All Ken Hu, Director - Business Development, Investor Relations Michael G. Phillips (MGP), Chief Legal Officer & Executive Managing Director, Head of Asia Pacific Riza Okada, Head of APAC Client Solutions Ryan Nakata, General Manager Japan
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Ryan Nakata, General Manager Japan Ryan Nakata, General Manager Japan
Michael G. Phillips (MGP), Chief Legal Officer & Executive Managing Director, Head of Asia Pacific Michael G. Phillips (MGP), Chief Legal Officer & Executive Managing Director, Head of Asia Pacific
May 25, 2026

Alumni Ventures is a US-based VC firm with approximately $1.4 billion in assets under management. Founded over a decade ago, the firm has over 11,000 LPs and over 12,000 portfolio companies, making over 300 investments annually. The firm’s proprietary deal flow network including universities and their alumni, and co-investment model with leading VC firms, focus on early- to growth-stage opportunities, emphasizing diversification across stage, sector, and geography.