Akifumi (Chris) Takigawa ^Leader

Investor at one of the largest Japanese VC managing USD2.3bil including 20+ CVCs on behalf of major corporates.

Previously worked to grow the carbon removal industry since 2019, investing in cutting edge DAC/mineralization startups and developing commercial scale DACCS projects. Co-founded an advanced market commitment facility and purchased 200kt+ cdr credits. Advisor to the Japanese gov to develop its DAC strategy.

World traveler fluent in Japanese/English
Lived in Osaka/London/NY/Aubenas(France)/Matola(Mozambique) and now in Tokyo.
Loves Surfing Dance Hiphop and Gummy bears.