Masahiro Kanamaru

Masahiro Kanamaru is an Investor at Beyond Next Ventures based in Tokyo, Japan, where he specializes in early-stage venture capital investments from seed to Series A funding rounds. Joining the firm in 2022, he helps manage a portfolio of over 20 companies supported by a venture capital platform that oversees more than $300 million across its various funds. His investment thesis primarily targets deep tech, artificial intelligence, robotics, biotechnology, and sustainability startups demonstrating significant global market potential. Kanamaru actively participates in the broader Japanese startup ecosystem, engaging with institutions like the University of Tokyo, Globis Capital Partners, and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) to scout emerging technologies. Drawing on his professional background in technology scouting, his current focus remains on identifying and scaling frontier technology enterprises within both government and private innovation programs.