Ryo leads DNX Ventures’ strategic fundraising and LP engagement efforts, positioning him at the helm of the firm’s capital formation and investor relations. He drives fundraising strategy, manages relationships with existing and prospective limited partners, and serves as the liaison between the firm and its investor community.Earlier at DNX, Ryo worked to bridge startups with corporate partners and shape the firm’s platform initiatives. Prior to joining DNX, he contributed to the marketing team at KAKEHASHI, a Japanese healthcare SaaS startup. Before that, he spent a decade at Canon’s Corporate Planning Division in New York (focusing on corporate development, strategic planning, and new business incubation), followed by eight years at Canon’s global headquarters overseeing laser‐beam printer OEM operations for HP.He holds a Bachelor of Business from the International Christian University in Tokyo.