Manabu Ando

Manabu Ando

Partner atTranslink CapitalTokyo

Manabu Ando is a Partner at Translink Capital in Tokyo, focusing on Mobility, ESG/Carbon neutral, and FinTech. He previously held roles at Saison Ventures and DOCOMO Capital.

What Manabu can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atSeed, Series A, Series BCan lead the round
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Career

  1. DOCOMO Capital · Principal
  2. Saison Ventures · Vice President
  3. Translink Capital · Partner
    Now

Investments named in public bios

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Focus

mobilityesg/carbon neutralfintech

Education

University of Tokyo, Master of Arts and Sciences (Information Studies)

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Who is Manabu Ando?

Manabu Ando is a Partner at Translink Capital in Tokyo, focusing on Mobility, ESG/Carbon neutral, and FinTech. He previously held roles at Saison Ventures and DOCOMO Capital.

How much does Manabu Ando invest?

Translink Capital has not reported a check size. It invests at seed, series a, series b.

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What did Manabu Ando do before Translink Capital?

Principal at DOCOMO Capital; Vice President at Saison Ventures.

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