From private equity → COO of a DTx startup
Built a career in M&A advisory, structured finance, and new business development in healthcare. Joined our portfolio company as COO and supported its IPO in 2021.
Path to Deep tech CXOs
Pre-seed
0→1 Journey
Co-founding opportunities with researchers who possess breakthrough technologies and the vision to build global deep-tech startups.
Building Unicorns with Researchers
“INNOVATION LEADERS PROGRAM” is an exciting and challenging practical program to form companies with top scientist. To date, more than 500 individuals have leveraged this program to catapult their careers forward.
Seed to Middle
1→10 Journey
300+ leaders have stepped into C-suite and key roles across our portfolio—building deep-tech ventures that take on global challenges.
Case Study
From manufacturer → CFO of a new materials startup
Held roles in accounting, finance, and overseas management planning at a major materials company. Later became CFO at one of our portfolio companies after serving as an executive in a tech startup.
From electrical manufacturer → COO of an IoT startup
Started as an engineer, then moved into business development at an electrical equipment maker. Now COO at one of our portfolio companies, leading product development and sales.
Your next chapter starts here
Through our unmatched access to academia and deep-tech founders, we open doors to meaningful co-founding and executive roles that shape the future.
SHOTA SAGIYAMA｜Talent Partner
Joined BNV in 2017. Responsible for planning and managing “INNOVATION LEADERS PROGRAM”, a management talent development program that forms the founding teams of invested companies and nurtures future entrepreneurs. CDA (Career Development Advisor), National Qualified Career Consultant.
