Suguru Yamaryo

Suguru Yamaryo is an accomplished Manager with ITOCHU Corporation, one of the biggest Japanese Sogo Shosha companies with substantial global revenue. With over two decades of experience in corporate development, business operation, and investment in various high-tech industries in both Japan and the United States, Suguru is responsible for managing ITOCHU Corporation's corporate development, investment, business development, and M&A operations in TMT sectors. Suguru was previously a Deputy General Manager at the ITOCHU Silicon Valley Office where he managed direct investments, VC investments, and business development. He established ITOCHU Silicon Valley from the ground up and grew the team to over 10 members. Suguru has led investments into 20 US startups and worked on business development strategies for Japan entries. His immense experience and solid background in business has equipped him with the necessary skills to handle any challenge that may arise.<br><br>Suguru graduated from Waseda University with a Bachelor of Law degree. Outside of his work as a manager at ITOCHU Corporation, Suguru is also an investor at Ichikara Inc., an online entertainment company with a focus on games, web media, and social media. Suguru's previous investments include Box, 41st Parameter, SentinelOne, Orbital Insight, Standard Cognition, Astranis, Payjoy, and Top Tier US VC funds.<br><br>Overall, Suguru Yamaryo is a highly skilled business manager, investor, and corporate development expert with vast experience in managing and executing successful investments and business developments in the high-tech space.