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Sophie Ishiwari

Founder of Sonura

Chicago, Illinois

Overview 

Sophie Ishiwari is the Co-Founder of Sonura, a venture capital firm based in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in investing in FinTech and AI startups. With a background in venture capital and experience at Edge Case Capital Partners, Sophie has successfully navigated the startup ecosystem and made impactful investments in companies at various stages. Sophie's career highlights include co-founding Sonura and gaining experience at reputable firms like Edge Case Capital Partners, showcasing a strong track record in identifying and supporting innovative startups in the Midwest and San Francisco Bay Area.

Work Experience 

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Sonura

  • Co-Founder

    2023 - Current

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NTX Services

  • Summer Associate

    2022 - 2022

    Summer associate at NTX Services aiding in consulting services within the neurotechnology sector

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BrainMind

  • Summer Associate

    2022 - 2022

    Associate at BrainMind working to develop entrepreneurial skills in the neurotechnology field

BrainMind is an ecosystem and platform for impact-oriented company creation in brain and mind science.

brainmind.org
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Edge Case Capital Partners

  • Venture Associate

    2022 - 2022

    Venture associate at ECCP generating deal flow and aiding in deal sourcing

A Gen Z operated venture capital firm supporting innovation in early-stage software startups.

edgecasecap.com
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Torreya

  • Summer Associate

    2021 - 2021

    Intern at Torreya spinoff, Emerald Bioventures, working to develop startups in the biotechnological field

Torreya partners is a banking firm that provides services in pharma, pharma licensing, diagnostics, tools, and medical technology.

torreya.com
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Northwestern University

  • Research Assistant

    2019 - 2019

    Selected for internship in neural physiology Lab. Mastered the basics of in-vivo and in-vitro ubiquitin and phosphorylated tau immunohistochemistry. Obtained lab experience working w/ hippocampus. Worked in electrophysiology pairing neurons to better understand neural relationships. Analyzed scientific results and produced reports.

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