Teppei Tsutsui

General Partner

2016 - Current

GFR Fund is a San Francisco-based venture capital fund investing in the future of gaming, entertainment and consumer technology.

Investor and Board Member

2023

Investor and Board Observer

2022

Investor and Board Member

2021

Investor ans Board Observer

2020

Investor and Board Observer

2016

Investor and Board Member

2012 - 2018

Director, Investment

2014 - 2016

GREE, Inc. (“GREE”) is a global leader in building top-quality, high engagement free-to-play mobile games. GREE’s annual revenue run rate is over $1 billion, and the Company has a market cap of $1.5 billion with over $900 million available in cash and cash equivalents. GREE is comprised of over 1,500 talented and passionate game developers and business professionals worldwide, all of whom are committed to building and playing the best and most innovative mobile games. GREE, Inc. is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (3632).

Director, Corporate Planning / Strategic Finance

2011 - 2014

Supported CEO to review the business portfolio and led organizational changes announced in Aug 2014. Led the three largest acquisition of the company and its global expansion: $140M acquisition of Pokelabo in Oct 2012, $210M of Funzio deal in May 2012 and $104M of OpenFeint deal in 2011 and the post-merger integration, plus debt financing. Was responsible for holding and moderating regular Management Committee and Board Meetings. Managed a team with +30 members.

Board Member

2012 - 2014

Board Member

2012 - 2014