Ryota Sekine

CEO

2024 - Current

Conducting startup experiments, exploring insights and inflections

Investor

2021

I back fellow founders creating a radically different future. I enjoy supporting founders as a co-conspirator, providing second opinions and resources based on my own founder experience. I love learning about new industries and stakeholder pain points from the founders I work with. Core investment areas include deep tech (space tech, material science, quantum computing, biotech, clean tech), devOps, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, fintech and healthcare from pre-seed to Series A. Investor and advisor with 33+ teams (e.g. Mesh Finance, Webacy, Interlune, Healthie, Kabata, Pie Labs, Open Souls, Fillow, Orange Cap Games) and 5+ VC funds (e.g. Formation VC, A-N Partners, Spencer Ventures).

Venture Partner

2024

VC firm investing in extraordinary founders with Japan ties inside and outside Japan from pre-seed to Series A.

EIR

2022

We are founder-focused, Chicago-focused, & love being first-check or as early as possible. Our founders become part of the Lofty Family and we are committed to helping them grow holistically as both people and entrepreneurs throughout their careers. Invested in 80+ teams / 150+ founders to date.

Cofounder, Operations & Product Advisor (Acquired)

2020 - 2021

Continued advising the company after US $100 million acquisition.

Cofounder, COO/Supply Chain, Product Manager

2012 - 2020

Cubii believes in providing fitness that fits. We want to make wellness easily accessible to people from all walks of life.

E-Commerce Manager

2014 - 2014

Experience with an iconic brand. Learned the workings of an established corporation.

Research Assistant

2010 - 2011