Yohei Ishii

Yohei Ishii is a Principal at Makers Fund and the Co-Founder of Directive Games, operating as an investor and entrepreneur within the global interactive entertainment sector. In his current investment role, he evaluates early-stage and growth-stage capital allocations for gaming startups, focusing specifically on studios building innovative digital experiences. At Makers Fund, a prominent venture capital firm dedicated exclusively to the gaming industry, Ishii leverages his direct operational experience to support portfolio companies in scaling their software development and publishing efforts. Simultaneously, through his foundational leadership role at Directive Games, he directly contributes to the strategic creation of multiplayer titles and the advancement of core game development technologies. Ultimately, Ishii combines his technical background in game production with institutional venture capital expertise to identify, fund, and advise emerging technology companies across the broader video game market.