Kentaro Toyoda is a Managing Partner at Next Billion Capital. He previously worked as an investment officer at IFC.

What Kentaro can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atSeries BCan lead the round
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Career

  1. IFC · investment officer
  2. Next Billion Capital · Managing Partner
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Focus

technologyfinancial servicesemerging markets

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Who is Kentaro Toyoda?

Kentaro Toyoda is a Managing Partner at Next Billion Capital. He previously worked as an investment officer at IFC.

How much does Kentaro Toyoda invest?

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What did Kentaro Toyoda do before Next Billion Ventures?

investment officer at IFC.

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