Toru Shimada

Toru Shimada

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Executive Vice President & Representative Director Executive Director of Digital Content

Bio

Toru Shimada is a Senior Executive Officer and Director of Rakuten. Mr. Shimada is a Director of Rakuten Baseball, Inc., and Head of Asia Regional Headquarters Office of the Company.Mr. Shimada joined Rakuten in 2004. Prior to joining Rakuten, Mr. Shimada was founder and Director of INTELLIGENCE, LTD from 1989 to 2004. Prior to INTELLIGENCE, LTD. Mr. Shimada worked at RECRUIT CO., LTD. from 1987 to 1989.

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Primary Organization

Rakuten

Rakuten

Founded

1997

Investment

74

Lead investment

39

Exits

24

Employees

10001+

Industry

Internet, E-Commerce, FinTech, Electronics, Payments

Jobs history

8

Aperza

Advisor

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eWeLL

Director

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Rakuten Affiliate Network

Executive Chairman

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ALMEX Japan

Director

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YUKASHIKADO

Business counsel

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transcosmos Japan

Outside Director

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Board and Advisor Roles

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Profile Resume

Toru Shimada is the Executive Vice President & Representative Director Executive Director of Digital Content at Rakuten, based in Asia. With a background in Internet, Toru Shimada has a rich history of leadership and innovation. Toru Shimada studied BA Marketing, Mass media @ Tokai University. Explore their detailed professional journey, key connections, and contributions to the industry on our platform.

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Investment portfolio

Toru Shimada has made 17 investments. Their Latest investment was Series A - Ixyas on Apr 30, 2024

Number of investment

17

Number of exits

1

Personal investment

17

Annouced DateOrganization NameFunding RoundMoney Raised
Mar 31, 2021
Now Do Now Do
Seed Round - Now Do
4.3M
Jun 03, 2021
Neith Neith
Seed Round - Neith
453.4K
Jun 03, 2021
Neith Neith
Debt Financing - Neith
0
Apr 30, 2024
Ixyas Ixyas
Series A - Ixyas
3.2M

Partner investment

0

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Exits

0

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