Tsuyoshi Ito

CEO, Founding Partner at Beyond Next Ventures Inc.

Tsuyoshi Ito is the CEO and Managing Partner of Beyond Next Ventures Inc., a venture capital firm he founded in August 2014. The firm focuses on seed and early-stage investments, particularly in deep technology sectors such as healthcare, AI, robotics, and agri-food, primarily in Japan and India. Under his leadership, Beyond Next Ventures has grown to manage approximately $270 million in assets and has invested in over 80 startups, with a notable emphasis on supporting the commercialization of academic research.1 2 4

Ito holds a master's degree in Engineering from the Tokyo Institute of Technology and has a significant background in venture capital, having previously worked at JAFCO Co., Ltd., where he led investments in deep-tech startups. He also serves as an external board member for several companies and has held academic positions as a guest professor at Nagoya University and Hiroshima University.1 4 5

Beyond Next Ventures is recognized for its innovative programs, such as the BRAVE acceleration program, which supports deep-tech entrepreneurs, and the Innovation Leaders Program, aimed at cultivating management talent in the sector.2 3 4

Highlights

Jul 24 · beyondnextventures.com

Beyond Next Ventures Closes Deep Tech 3rd Fund at 25.7 Billion ...

Jul 24 · bloomberg.com

Beyond Next Ventures Inc - Company Profile and News - Bloomberg

Experience

CEO, Founding Partner at Beyond Next Ventures Inc. (August 2014 - Present)

Group Leader at JAFCO Co., Ltd. (November 2011 - July 2014), Member of Board of Directors at CYBERDYNE Inc. (June 2011 - July 2013)

Education

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering from Tokyo Institute of Technology (2000 - 2003), Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from Tokyo Institute of Technology (1996 - 2000), Certification in Business Administration and Management, General from Sprott-Shaw Community College (2001 - 2002)