I have been based in NJ until the end of 2022 and have made strategic investments in startups as the leader of DIC Corporation's CVC. From 2023 I moved to Tokyo and am responsible for the hands-on and business startups we have invested in. I am also looking for investment targets and corporate partners globally to further expand our business in this field. Main focus area; Natural food colorants and ingredients / Natural cosmetic colorants and skincare ingredients / Synthetic biology / Microalgae / Extraction technology etc.