Hiro Maeda

Managing Partner - ALL STAR SAAS FUND at BEENEXT

Hiro Maeda is in charge of leading the Japan SaaS-focused ALL STAR SAAS FUND. With a degree in computer science and economics from Bucknell University, he has been an early-stage investor in over 100 companies. Previously, he led the investment division at BEENOS. In 2010, he launched Japan’s first startup accelerator, Open Network Lab, in partnership with Digital Garage and Kakaku.com. Hiro was selected as one of the 2016 Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 in the finance and venture capital category.

Notable Investments: SmartHR, ANDPAD, Instacart, Everlane, Fril, and Giftee.

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