Masahiro Izumi joined JAFCO as a new university graduate in 1987. He has 10 years of experience in the Investment Division and 26 years in the research and analysis (due diligence) department. His main focus in the Investment Division was university-launched ventures. Based on this experience, he conducts due diligence covering a wide range of fields, including IT, with a focus on deep tech, life science, and healthcare services.