Yuki Takazawa is a Japanese-Israeli angel investor who has made a name for himself as a savvy angel investor in Japan. He is currently a part of the Tiger Funding show, which is the Japanese version of the popular TV show Shark Tank. Takazawa has been successful in identifying great investments and has helped many startups get off the ground.

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Takazawa's success in the business world can be attributed to his time in Israel, where he lived for 10 years. He is married to an Israeli woman and has two children. During his time in Israel, Takazawa was a business owner dealing with SEO and marketing in very competitive sectors. He achieved great success in these fields and developed a keen eye for identifying promising startups.

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Takazawa's time in Israel also allowed him to become fluent in Hebrew, which has proven to be a valuable skill in his business dealings. He has a second degree in Laws & Political Studies from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

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After more than 20 years of being a business owner and self-employed, Takazawa has transitioned to being an angel investor and a mentor for startups in Japan. He is well-known in the startup community and is often featured in TV shows and followed on social network platforms, where he helps entrepreneurs find their direction.

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Now Takazawa is a managing partner in the Israel Japan Fund, which has allowed him to help fund and mentor startups across a wide range of industries in Japan. His success as an angel investor can be attributed to his ability to identify promising startups early on and provide the guidance and resources they need to succeed.

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Private Company: Adoyosu

Twitter Account: TakazawaYuki
Instagram: yuki.takazawa
Youtube: Yuki Takazawa Videos
Weekly Economist: From the Press
KenjaTV: Kenja Global Profile
Hirodura: Tiger Lunch Profile

(Shark Tank) / Tiger Funding Japan
Shark Tank: YouTube Channel
Wikipedia: TV Show
Wikipedia: Tiger Funding

Shay Hugi is a serial entrepreneur and tech-savvy individual based in Tel Aviv, Israel. He is married with one child and has made a name for himself in the startup world with his many successful ventures.

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Hugi's entrepreneurial journey began in 2002 when he founded MPT Systems, a company that developed a CMTS provisioning and management software that was sold worldwide to CATV companies. He gained the knowledge to develop the software from key network engineering and cyber security positions he held at prominent cable companies and internet providers in Israel at the time, such as "Arutzei Zahav" and "Gilat Satcom".

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Since 2003, Hugi has been involved in online business and marketing, both worldwide and in Japan, working together with his longtime friend and business partner, Yuki Takazawa. He was a pioneer in using SEO techniques, under his ownership of Hugi Software & Investments.

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In 2012, Hugi became the first investor in Nordeus, the company that created Top Eleven Football Manager, which became the most successful football game on mobile markets with over 100,000,000 players. He also co-founded Sunset Games, which developed Indie Facebook & Mobile Games.

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Currently, Hugi is the co-founder and part-time CTO of Cheetah Games, a company that develops mobile casual games for the US market. Alongside his business ventures, he is also a musician and electronic music composer, co-owning Ring Mode Records which holds rights for over 4,000 tracks on online streaming platforms and a movie producer with his venture Hugi Films.

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Hugi has now partnered with his longtime friend and business partner, Yuki Takazawa, to manage the Israel Japan Fund.

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Private Company: Hugi Software

Private Company: Cheetah Games

Private Company: Hugi Films

Crunchbase: Profile

IMDb: Producer Profile

Wikipedia: Musician Profile

Daiki Tanaka is a seasoned professional in the world of venture capital and strategic consulting. Currently serving as an advisor at the Israel Japan Fund, he plays a pivotal role in analyzing and evaluating startup companies for potential investment by the fund. With his keen eye for promising ventures and his extensive background in business, Tanaka is instrumental in identifying opportunities that align with the fund's investment strategy.

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In addition to his role at the Israel Japan Fund, Tanaka holds the esteemed position of Vice President of Human Capital Management (HCM), General Administration (GA), and Compliance at Paidy, a prominent financial technology company. In this capacity, he oversees crucial aspects of the company's operations, including talent management, organizational development, and regulatory compliance. His strategic insights and expertise in human resources contribute to the company's success in nurturing a high-performing and compliant workforce.

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Tanaka's illustrious career spans across various notable positions within the industry where he successfully able to lead and build big companies and create new opportunities, including Managing Partner at P&L Associates, where he demonstrated strong leadership and provided strategic guidance.

 

He also worked as an Associate at Korn Ferry Hay Group, advising top organizations on strategy and human resources. Tanaka's educational background includes a DBA degree in Leader Development from Hitotsubashi ICS, an MBA from INSEAD, and a Master's degree in Cultural Anthropology from the University of Amsterdam. Prior to his current roles, he gained experience at McKinsey, working with domestic and international clients on transformative initiatives.

 

Tanaka's consulting achievements are complemented by his diverse academic foundation. His career showcases his passion for innovation, strategy, and organizational development. With his dedication to nurturing startups and driving change in organizations, Tanaka remains a sought-after professional in the investment and human capital management fields