Miko Matsumura

Miko Matsumura is a Managing Partner at gumi Cryptos Capital (gCC), a Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage blockchain and Web3 investments. Since joining gCC in 2018, Matsumura has focused on managing investments and collaborating closely with entrepreneurs to support their go-to-market strategies and fundraising efforts. The firm has over $500 million in assets and has invested in notable projects such as OpenSea, Yield Guild Games, and VEGA Protocol.135

Matsumura has a rich background in technology and entrepreneurship, having spent over 25 years in the field. He initially gained prominence as the Chief Developer Evangelist for the Java programming language at Sun Microsystems. Throughout his career, he has been involved in various open-source software startups and has raised significant venture capital for companies like Gradle and Hazelcast. His experience also includes participation in multiple successful exits, such as webMethods and Db4O.25

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Michigan, a Master’s degree in Neuroscience from Yale University, and an MBA from San Francisco State University. His academic background includes a focus on computational neural networks, reflecting his deep interest in technology and innovation.345