Gento Makino

Gento Makino Gento Makino

Venture

After graduating from the Faculty of Economics at Keio University and earning the Bachelor of Science in International Economics and Management (BIEM) at Bocconi University, he joined JAFCO in April 2022. He is in charge of identifying portfolio companies, executing investments and providing post-investment support for seed and early-stage startups at the Venture Investment Division. Also, he engages in fund offering business mainly for overseas investors.

I'm interested in a wide range of fields, from entertainment to AI and cybersecurity. My motto is “what is important is invisible.” I aim to invest by thinking through what is essential! My hobby is kickboxing.