Kohei Kawashima joined JAFCO's Investment Division in 2023. He is responsible for identifying and executing investments in / providing post-investment support for startups in wide-ranging fields. His aim is to create new industries by providing hands-on support for entrepreneurs as their the best partner. His current fields of interest are such as AI, Climate Tech, sports and XR.
He graduated from Osaka University with a MA in engineering. While in University, he conducted R&D of 3D precipitation forecasting method using AI and a weather rador.