Ryuto Kobayashi

Ryuto Kobayashi is a Managing Director at Bain Capital based in Japan. In this executive role, he oversees private equity and venture capital investment strategies for a global firm that manages $185 billion in total assets. His recent transaction involvement includes Bain Capital leading a $47 million Series B funding round for Krea in April 2025 and participating in a $550 million Series D for Legora in March 2026. Prior to assuming his current position, Kobayashi served as a Manager in the Strategy Group at Accenture and began his corporate career at Mitsubishi Corporation. He has additionally held executive leadership roles, including serving as the Chair and Chief Financial Officer at Prance. Today, his professional focus centers on guiding portfolio management, corporate strategy, corporate law, and international business dynamics across diverse investment sectors.