Former Ripple VP Emi Yoshikawa Launches $100M Fund Backed by SBI Holdings
Emi Yoshikawa, former vice president of Ripple, has launched a $100 million fund of funds backed by SBI Holdings. The fund seeks to connect Japanese companies with early-stage startups in Silicon Valley focused on AI, fintech and blockchain. Yoshikawa previously served as VP of Ripple.
Tony Webster / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)Fund Launch Emi Yoshikawa, former VP of Ripple, launched a $100M fund of funds.
The fund is backed by SBI Holdings. This initiative aims to connect Japanese companies with early-stage Silicon Valley startups. The fund targets startups across AI. It also targets startups across fintech.
Additionally, it targets startups across blockchain. Emi Yoshikawa served as VP of Ripple.
Background on Yoshikawa Yoshikawa's role at Ripple provides context for her expertise in the sectors targeted by the fund.
Her experience as VP involved work in blockchain and fintech areas. The launch of this fund extends her professional background into investment activities. S. innovation ecosystems. The $100M allocation supports multiple layers of investment in early-stage ventures.
Investment Focus The fund's structure as a fund of funds allows investment in a portfolio of venture capital funds.
This approach facilitates connections between Japanese firms and Silicon Valley opportunities. Targets include AI, fintech and blockchain startups at early stages. Yoshikawa's launch on this date marks a new venture following her time at Ripple.
The initiative addresses gaps in cross-border startup investments.
Story Timeline
2 events- 2026-04-14
Emi Yoshikawa launches $100M fund of funds backed by SBI Holdings.
1 source@CoinDesk - Prior to 2026
Emi Yoshikawa serves as VP of Ripple.
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Potential Impact
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Support for early-stage AI, fintech and blockchain ventures through fund of funds structure.
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Increased cross-border investments between Japan and Silicon Valley startups.
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Enhanced opportunities for Japanese companies to access U.S. innovation.
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