I've walked the entire path from founding to IPO to exit. Here's how I work with the next generation of founders — and how to get started.
I'm looking for founders with conviction, preparation, and the resolve to build listed companies.
I back founders who have the conviction and long-term vision to build a public company — not those seeking a quick flip. IPO is a milestone, not the destination.
I look for teams tackling markets with a TAM exceeding ¥100 billion within 5 years. Big outcomes require big markets — I want to see the landscape you're creating.
My sweet spot is seed-stage funding. I invest ¥5M–¥20M per company, with the ability to coordinate club deals up to ¥100M through my network of VCs and angels.
CEOs who want to think about both business growth and capital strategy simultaneously. The two are inseparable on the path to IPO, and I help with both from day one.
The best time is before you need the money. Here are the moments when I can add the most value.
If you're still building your product, I can help you think about market positioning, initial traction strategy, and whether the timing is right.
You've got early users or revenue — now is the time to think about scaling strategy, unit economics, and the right fundraising structure.
Before approaching VCs, let's align on valuation, dilution, and whether JKISS, deemed preferred stock, or common stock is right for your stage.
I can introduce you to the right VCs from my network of 63 firms and 20+ angel investors, and help you prepare a compelling pitch.
From cap table design to dilution planning — capital strategy mistakes at the seed stage compound for years. Let's get it right early.
If you're starting to think about governance, audit firms, and securities houses — I've navigated JASDAQ to TSE First Section and can map the entire journey.
My investment style is "Hands-if" — I'm always available when you need me, without getting in your way. Here's where I add the most value.
18 years of operating experience across B2B advertising and B2C matching services. I help with market timing, competitive moats, and go-to-market strategy.
From seed valuation to IPO cap table — fundraising structure, dilution planning, JKISS vs. preferred stock decisions. Capital mistakes at seed stage compound for years.
Direct experience navigating JASDAQ → TSE First Section. I know audit firms, securities houses, and governance requirements inside out.
Connected to 63 VCs and 20+ prominent angels. I actively bridge founders to the right investors through club deals — the #1 request from portfolio companies.
Scaled from 1 to 200+ employees. I share frameworks on hiring, evaluation systems, management layers, and avoiding organizational breakdowns.
Experienced a ¥13.5B TOB process personally. I explain the real differences between private M&A and public-company TOB from firsthand experience.
You don't need everything to be perfect — but having these materials ready will make our first conversation much more productive.
Selected posts from @an0gel0 on fundraising, valuation, and working with angels.
I'm actively looking for seed-stage founders building IPO-track startups. The best way to reach me is through Facebook Messenger — but X DMs are also open.
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