500 Global
Jeff Matsuda is an experienced professional in program and country management, currently serving as Program Director for Japan at 500 Global. Previously, Jeff held the position of Japan Country Director at Intellect (YC S21) and co-founded Qlub_, serving as Japan CEO. Jeff's extensive background includes roles at Delivery Hero as Director of Territories and Head of Expansion, as well as leadership positions at OYO, including Head of West Japan and Central Japan Region Head. Jeff holds a Master of International Affairs in International Finance and Business from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business.
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500 Startups is a venture capital firm on a mission to discover and back the world’s most talented entrepreneurs, help them create successful companies at scale, and build thriving global ecosystems. It is one of the most active venture capital firms in the world. Since its inception in Silicon Valley, 500 Startups has invested in over 2,300 companies via its 5 global funds and 15 thematic funds dedicated to either specific geographic markets or verticals. Its 100+ team members are located in 20 countries around the world in order to support the 500 Startups global portfolio of investments which spans more than 75 countries. Notable investments in the 500 portfolio include Credit Karma, Twilio, Canva, Grab, Bukalapak, The RealReal, Talkdesk, Knotel, Udemy, and Ipsy. Beyond providing seed capital, 500 supports startups via their Seed Accelerator Programs which emphasize digital marketing, customer acquisition, lean startup practices, and fundraising for pre-Seed companies. 500 Startups further contributes to the development of innovation ecosystems by supporting startups and investors through educational programs, events, conferences, and partnerships with corporations and governments around the world.