SAV (Scale Asia Ventures) is a Palo Alto-based multi-stage venture fund specializing in Enterprise Software, and AI-powered Vertical Industries.
Supported by institutional funds, family offices, and publicly-traded conglomerates from the U.S., South Korea, Japan, and Singapore, SAV leverages a global network of strategic corporate partners.
The fund focuses on delivering expertise in both U.S. and Asia markets, empowering its portfolio companies to scale globally.Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Venture Partner (Japan Business Development) to represent Scale Asia Ventures in Japan.
This role will serve as our on-the-ground liaison between Tokyo and Palo Alto, helping the firm strengthen fundraising relationships, develop strategic corporate partnerships, and identify co-investment opportunities in Japan's tech ecosystem.
Key ResponsibilitiesFundraising & LP Relations
- Engage Japanese institutional investors, family offices, and CVCs for participation in Scale Asia Ventures' Fund II / Fund III.
- Support LP communications, due diligence processes, and capital introductions.
- Build and maintain trusted, long-term relationships with Japanese conglomerates and financial groups.
- Drive business development collaboration between SAV portfolio companies and Japanese corporates (e.g., distribution, strategic investment, JV, or technology adoption).
- Map and cultivate relationships with innovation arms of major Japanese groups.
- Help facilitate strategic pilots and co-development projects between Japan corporates and SAV startups.
- Provide insights to the Palo Alto team on Japan's tech, AI, and industrial landscape.
- Support deal sourcing in Japan where relevant, particularly around enterprise AI, robotics, and automation.
- Represent SAV at key Japan events and ecosystem gatherings.
- Based in Tokyo with extensive networks in Japan's corporate and investment ecosystem.
- 10+ years of experience in venture capital, investment banking, or corporate strategy / innovation roles.
- Deep understanding of Japan's corporate governance and business culture.
- Proven track record of originating and managing strategic partnerships or LP relationships.
- Bilingual proficiency in Japanese and English.
- Entrepreneurial, globally minded, and able to work autonomously with a Palo Alto–based team.
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