Naoki Horie

Naoki Horie is an investor at Global Brain, where he focuses on early-stage venture capital investments across the technology sector. Since joining the firm in 2023, he has specialized in evaluating and funding startups developing advanced technologies, with a particular emphasis on the semiconductor and materials industries. Prior to his career in venture capital, Horie built a strong technical foundation through his academic research in applied physics and materials science. He earned a Master of Science in Applied Physics and Material Science from The University of Tokyo, which is recognized as one of Japan's premier research institutions. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical, Information, and Physics Engineering from Tohoku University. Horie currently utilizes his specialized engineering background to identify and support deep technology companies navigating complex hardware and material science challenges.