Merito bridges innovators and investment. Our mission is to unlock the tremendous potential of Japan's brilliant innovators. Thanks to our deep networks formed over decades in the tech and diplomatic fields, we have among the world's broadest networks among investors, corporate R&D teams, venture capitalists, AI start-ups, tech policymakers, onchain innovators, and scientific talent. Merito is your gateway to cutting-edge innovation.
Leadership
Brandon Possin
Co-Founder & CEO
17-year career as U.S. diplomat, focused on science cooperation.
Former chair of 86-embassy Japan Science & Technology Diplomatic Circle" with deep access to Japan's science community.
Former Asia BD Lead for ConsenSys
Vinay Mohan
Co-Founder & CSO
Fintech & web3 entrepreneur.
Pioneered retail central bank digital currency and government blockchain systems.
Ex-ConsenSys APAC MD, former KPMG and Oracle with deep experience building tech across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.
Scientific Advisory Council
Dr. Taruho Kuroda
Innovation Lead, Takeda Pharma
Naoko Yamazaki
SpacePort Japan, former astronaut
Dr. Franco Nori
RIKEN Chief Scientist
Robert Pearlstein
Qanopy Group; formerly Stanford Research Institute
Dr. Caleb Bell
Corundum Biology, Venture Partner
Hiroyo Clemente
OIST University, XLScout (Bio-AI)
Makoto Yuasa
Cactus Global - Science Communications
Ai Kano
Cactus Global - Science Communications
Dr. Hiro Hamada
Research Team Lead, Araya Inc. DeSci Tokyo Committee Chair.
Our Approach
Merito's renowned network across Asia and North America can bridge innovators and investors. We offer several services to those looking to grow innovative ventures:
Curiosity-driven research
Onboard with Merito and get funding for your deep tech venture through our crowd investing platform--at no cost to the venture.
Curated Deal Flow
Merito can plug corporate R&D teams, pharma companies, investors, and DAOs to breakthrough research labs in Japan and across Asia.
Market Entry Support to Japan
Merito enables global companies to find new clients and investors in Japan.
University & Research Partnerships
Direct pipelines from leading institutions to bring cutting-edge IP to market. If you represent a Technology Transfer Office (TTO) or you are interested in tapping Japan's world-class research, please reach out to us at Contact Us
Corporate Background:
Merito connects Asia-based deep tech innovators to global capital