REINA MATSUZAKA

Joined Zawatt in 2016 and established the back-office infrastructure. Joined Mercari, Inc. in 2017, where she worked in payroll and accounting. In addition to routine tasks, she implemented operational improvements. Joined STRIVE, Inc. in 2019, where she is responsible for general corporate operations and certain aspects of fund management.

Joined Genesia Ventures in October 2026.

Place of birth/residence

Kyoto → Kakogawa, Hyogo → Belgium → Shibuya → Singapore → Nishinomiya, Hyogo → Kawasaki → Fukuoka → Nishinomiya, Hyogo → Kawasaki

Hobbies, Favorite Things, Holidays

Going out with my dog (camping, traveling), watching movies, growing plants, and browsing home decor stores

Episodes from your school days (club activities, majors, etc.)

I’ve always loved drawing in the art club more than anything else. Outside of school, I used to follow around a band.

Favorite country/episode

Thailand, France, and remote islands in Malaysia (I used to go there often on camping trips as a child and was awestruck by the beauty of the ocean)

Favorite Company/Vision/Value

Mercari, Shueisha

Why did you choose to work at a VC?

Because I love working in venture capital, supporting entrepreneurs who are driven by a strong desire to make Japan a better place.

Favorite motto

Once-in-a-Lifetime Encounter