Kenichiro Hara

Kenichiro Hara, also known as Ken, is a Partner at DCM, a global early-stage venture capital firm.12 He joined DCM in July 2015 and was promoted to Partner in September 2023.2 At DCM, Ken focuses on B2B SaaS, marketplaces, consumer-facing or SME-focused Internet and mobile services, healthcare, and Fintech.2

Background and Experience

Ken brings a combination of consulting, business development, product management, and branding/marketing experiences to DCM.1 Prior to joining the firm, he worked for Orbis Investment, developing its online retail arm, Orbis Access, for UK/Japan.1 He also worked for McKinsey in Japan and Vietnam, and built an e-commerce startup in China.1

Education

• M.B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School
• Masters in Public Policy from the Graduate School of Public Policy, The University of Tokyo
• Bachelor in Engineering from The University of Tokyo12

Investments and Contributions

Ken has been involved with key investments in Japan, including CADDi, Enechain, freee, Linc'well, 10X, and Sansan.2 He also contributed to the launch of DCM's new seed investment program, DCM Atlas, and plays a key role in the program.2

Personal Interests

Ken is an avid music fan, enthusiastic foodie (especially for Japanese curry), and a home brewing enthusiast. He is also a dedicated fan of the Yakult Swallows baseball team.1