Strategic CVC Director: Silicon Valley–Japan Bridge

InforCapital, partnership; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Voy Ventures, a Japan/Asia-focused venture capital fund in the San Francisco Bay Area, is hiring a Director to shape its corporate venture capital practice and drive cross-border initiatives between Silicon Valley and Japan. The role centers on strategy, partnerships and portfolio development while collaborating with Japanese corporate LPs.

The candidate should have 5–10 years in venture capital or related fields, strong financial analysis and executive communication, and Japanese language

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; STEM or MBA preferred.
• 5–10 years of experience in venture capital/corporate venture investing, strategy consulting, fund operations, or corporate development at a Fortune 500 or high-growth company.
• Strong analytical skills (financial modeling, strategic analysis) and executive-level communication.
• Business-level fluency in Japanese; experience with Japanese corporations a plus.
• Must be eligible to work in the US without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Shape the firm's CVC strategy, investment theses and new business initiatives with corporate partners.
• Build ecosystem partnerships between startups, portfolio companies and Japanese corporate LPs.
• Take ownership of internal projects, portfolio support, fundraising or business development initiatives.
• Support investor relations, LP relations and new-business development between portfolio companies and Japanese corporate investors.
• Act as a bridge between Silicon Valley and Japan, engaging entrepreneurs, corporate partners and the broader innovation community.
• Source, evaluate and support venture investments, or drive corporate development initiatives depending on background.

Skills

Analytical skills

Executive communication

Japanese language

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree

STEM or MBA preferred

Job description

Voy Ventures, a Japan/Asia-focused venture capital fund in the San Francisco Bay Area, is hiring a Director to shape its corporate venture capital practice and drive cross-border initiatives between Silicon Valley and Japan. The role centers on strategy, partnerships and portfolio development while collaborating with Japanese corporate LPs.

The candidate should have 5–10 years in venture capital or related fields, strong financial analysis and executive communication, and Japanese language