KSK Angel Fund

KSK Angel Fund, founded in 2016 by Keisuke Honda, is an early-stage angel investing fund providing capital to pre-seed and angel-stage startups. Honda has personally invested in over 260 startups through various funds, with many achieving IPO, M&A, or unicorn status. The fund primarily targets Japan, Southeast Asia, and the US, focusing on sectors like fintech, consumer, crypto/web3, and interactive entertainment, aiming to address social issues through its investments. Notable portfolio companies include Makuake Inc., Luup KK, and Layerx KK. A related fund, X&KSK, recently completed its first close at approximately 15.3 billion yen, or about $100 million, to support Japanese startups aiming for decacorn status. Its business model centers on angel investment fund managing personal assets of founder Keisuke Honda and likely other limited partners, earning returns through startup exits like IPOs and M&As.