Organization · Venture Capital
A-N Partners
A-N Partners is a venture capital firm based in Japan, founded by David Kenji Chang. It focuses on connecting Japanese founders with global opportunities, leveraging a dual presence in Tokyo and Los Angeles.
Overview
What A-N Partners does
What A-N Partners is
A-N Partners is a venture capital firm based in Japan, founded by David Kenji Chang. It focuses on connecting Japanese founders with global opportunities, leveraging a dual presence in Tokyo and Los Angeles.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Venture Capital
- Founded
- Founded in 2024
- Approximate age
- About 2 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- March 27, 2026
Official channels
Find A-N Partners elsewhere
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Capability profile
A-N Partners as a funder
Investment thesis
Bringing Japan's Best Founders To the World.
Focus narrative
A-N Partners specializes in early-stage investments, particularly targeting innovative startups led by Japanese founders. The firm leverages its unique position to bridge the gap between Japan and global markets, enhancing the growth potential of its portfolio companies.
Value beyond capital
A-N Partners adds value by connecting portfolio companies with a robust network in both Japan and the U.S., facilitating market access and strategic partnerships.
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed · Seed+
- Regions
- AsiaNorth America
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Not published
Common questions
What to know about A-N Partners
Upseed classifies A-N Partners under the Venture Capital organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
March 27, 2026
Known limits
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