D4V (Design for Ventures) is a Tokyo-based early-stage venture capital firm that invests in disruptive, consumer and enterprise technology startups.

Partnering with the global design company IDEO, D4V provides both hands-on assistance and coaching to help startups create value via human-centered customer experiences and interactions.

Venture Capital

D4V (Design for Ventures)

D4V (Design for Ventures)'s headquarters in Minato City, Japan

Makoto Takano

Tom Kelley

Kaoru Tanaka

Yoko Maki

Aya Hanyu

Mai Miyamoto

Fumiaki Nagase

Fujiyo Ishiguro

Jesper Koll

David Schonthal

The Leadership Team at D4V plays a pivotal role in shaping the company's investment strategy and fostering strong relationships with portfolio startups. Composed of seasoned founders and principals, this team leverages their extensive industry experience to provide strategic guidance, support innovation, and drive growth in early-stage technology ventures, while ensuring alignment with D4V's mission of enhancing human-centered design in user experiences.

Leadership Team

The Design Team at D4V (Design for Ventures) collaborates with startups to elevate their product offerings through innovative design solutions. They conduct extensive design research to understand user needs, craft immersive environments, and develop cohesive brand identities. By leveraging their expertise in user experience, interaction design, and brand strategy, the team ensures that startups create impactful and human-centered customer experiences that resonate in the market.

Design Team

The Advisory and Mentorship team at D4V plays a crucial role in guiding early-stage startups through strategic insight and hands-on support. Leveraging their diverse expertise, team members provide tailored mentorship, ensure compliance, and foster design-driven approaches to enhance customer experiences. Through collaborations with IDEO, they help startups navigate challenges and unlock their full potential in the competitive tech landscape.

Advisory and Mentorship

The Data and Operations team at D4V is responsible for optimizing internal processes and leveraging data analytics to drive informed investment decisions. They manage financial oversight, operational efficiency, and data insights to support the firm's mission of fostering innovative startups, ensuring seamless collaboration between design and business strategies.

Data and Operations

The Marketing and Business Development team at D4V focuses on promoting the firm's unique value proposition by establishing strong brand awareness and driving strategic partnerships. They collaborate with startups in their portfolio to develop tailored marketing strategies and business models that position products effectively in the market, leveraging insights from IDEO to enhance customer experiences and engagement. Through market research and relationship-building, the team aims to identify growth opportunities and support startups in achieving sustainable success.

D4V (Design for Ventures)

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Board & advisors

Teams

Leadership Team

Design Team

Advisory and Mentorship

Data and Operations

Marketing and Business Development

Offices

D4V (Design for Ventures)

Org chart

Board & advisors

Teams

Leadership Team

Design Team

Advisory and Mentorship

Data and Operations

Marketing and Business Development

Offices

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