Yuri Namikawa

Yuri Namikawa is a seasoned investment professional with extensive experience in venture capital and startup operations. Currently serving as a Partner at Expa since 2020, a pre-seed/seed fund and startup studio established by Garrett Camp, Yuri plays a crucial role in investing and building innovative startups. Before joining Expa, Yuri worked as a Venture Investor at Norwest Venture Partners from 2017 to 2020, contributing to a multi-stage investment firm with approximately $7 billion under management. Previous roles include Business Operations & Strategy at Udemy and Investment Banking Analyst at Morgan Stanley, where Yuri advised leading technology companies on capital raising through IPOs and private placements. Academic credentials include a B.S. in Management Science and Engineering from Stanford University, alongside a research analyst position at Stanford University Graduate School of Business that resulted in collaboration with the World Economic Forum and Endeavor Global.