D4V

Company Name Japanese
D4V
AUM (JPY)
¥10,700,000,000
Founded Year
2016
Asset Class
Venture Capital
Geography
Japan
URL
http://d4v.com/
Style
Early-stage
Founder
Tom Kelly / Makoto Takano
Founder BIO
He is the founder and chairman of D4V and also a co-founder of IDEO, which was established in 1991. He leverages IDEO’s expertise in design and business to connect D4V’s portfolio with a global network. He is the author of bestsellers such as "Creative Confidence: Unleashing the Creative Potential Within Us All" and "The Design of Business: Why Design Thinking is the Next Competitive Advantage."

Mr. Takano joined Daiwa Securities after receiving his master’s degree from Waseda University and later joined Daiwa Institute of Research, Goldman Sachs Asset Management, PIMCO, Forbes Japan.
#Employee
14
#Fund
2
Approved Date
Aug 20, 2024
Description English
D4V LLC (Design for Ventures) is a Japanese venture capital firm that specializes in design-driven investments. They focus on startups that integrate design thinking into their business models to drive innovation and growth. D4V supports early-stage companies with a strong emphasis on design and user experience, providing funding and strategic guidance to help them scale.
Description Japanese
D4V合同会社（Design for Ventures）は、デザイン主導の投資を専門とする日本のベンチャーキャピタル会社です。ビジネスモデルにデザイン思考を取り入れて革新と成長を促進するスタートアップに焦点を当てています。デザインとユーザー体験に強い重点を置き、資金提供と戦略的なガイダンスを通じて初期段階の企業のスケールアップを支援します。
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Reviewed By
Hidekazu Ishida
Last edited time
Apr 1, 2025 08:14 PM GMT+0