So & Sato Law Offices‘ fund's team is ’distinctive in its expertise in venture capital finance‘ and is able to offer advice to funds throughout the life cycle of a project. The firm advises a range of clients, particularly domestic venture capitalists, which it assists with fundraisings and investments, both in Japan and internationally. Practice head Yuki Sato ’has good knowledge and experience of the investment business‘ and is noted for her technological knowledge, while counsel Chiho Saito is particularly active in matters related to real estate investment funds.
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Testimonials
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- 'The firm's team is distinctive in its expertise in venture capital finance, with additional activity in impact investing.'
- 'This firm has two different strengths. One is the technological knowledge of Yuki Sato, the other is its investment management business knowledge. Both lawyers are unique and creative in each field.'
- 'Yuki Sato has good knowledge and experience of the investment business. We rely on her a lot, especially setting up a new fund or building a creative structure. She delivered very quick and solid advice to us.'
Key clients
- Academia Industry Alliance Capital
- All Kochi Allaince Capital
- Asahi Media Lab Ventures, Inc.
- Dawn Capital No.1 Investment Limited Partnership
- Emoote Pte. Ltd.
- Fujiwara Capital Advisors Pte. Ltd.
- GLIN Impact Capital Investment Limited Partnership
- Idaten Ventures
- Miyabi Ventures Co., Ltd.
- MUFG Innovation Partners
- Shochiku Ventures Fund
- Social Innovation and Investment Foundation
- Startup Debt Fund I Investment Limited Partnership
- TOPAZ CAPITAL, INC.
- Toparz Regional Partners
- UIG Asset Management Co.,Ltd.
- WiL, LLC
- StarshotPartners,inc.
- LCN Partners
Lawyers
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Yuki Sato