Takafumi Yamada

Takafumi Yamada

Principal atQuona CapitalSingapore

Takafumi Yamada is a Principal at Quona Capital, focusing on Southeast Asia investments. He previously held roles at Grab and McKinsey, and holds an MBA from Harvard Business School.

What Takafumi can write

Writes checks of$1M to $10M
Comes in atSeed, Series A, Series BCan lead the round
Ownership target7-10%At first check
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Career

  1. McKinsey · Engagement Manager
  2. Grab
  3. Quona Capital · Principal
    Now

Focus

southeast asia investmentsportfolio supportfinancial serviceslendingpaymentsfinancial inclusion

Education

Harvard Business School, MBA with DistinctionUniversity of Tokyo, Bachelor of Arts in International Relations

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Who is Takafumi Yamada?

Takafumi Yamada is a Principal at Quona Capital, focusing on Southeast Asia investments. He previously held roles at Grab and McKinsey, and holds an MBA from Harvard Business School.

How much does Takafumi Yamada invest?

Takafumi Yamada invests through Quona Capital, which writes checks of $1M to $10M at seed, series a, series b.

How do I pitch Takafumi Yamada?

Email [email protected], the firm's inbox for founders, and name Takafumi in the subject. A warm intro from a founder Quona Capital backed works better.

What did Takafumi Yamada do before Quona Capital?

Engagement Manager at McKinsey; Grab.

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