Empower every Japanese business to thrive in the age of AI
To design Japan’s industrial future by unlocking the creativity and productivity within every person
Our vision is to design Japan’s next industrial era by unlocking the creativity and productivity within every person. We work side-by-side with customers, partners, and the companies we join, approaching every relationship with humility, respect, and long-term stewardship. By connecting global innovation with Japan’s strengths, we aim to build a future where organizations across Japan can grow, create, and compete with confidence
Our Values
“Champion Customers & Partners”
We succeed only when our customers and partners do
We listen deeply, act with empathy, and create lasting value through collaboration
“Build Trust in Every Moment“
Trust is earned through consistency — in how we work, communicate, and show up
Every interaction is an opportunity to strengthen relationships through integrity and care
“Lead with Humility & Stewardship”
We lead with respect for what came before us and a responsibility to build for what comes next
Every acquisition, partnership, and decision is guided by gratitude, integrity, and long-term perspective
“Advance with Speed & Purpose”
We move decisively and with clarity — progress compounds faster than perfection
Speed matters, but so does intention; we act quickly, thoughtfully, and with focus on impact
“Win Together, Own the Outcome“
We are one team — we share credit for success and take ownership of every result.
Resilience, honesty, and accountability fuel how we grow and learn together
Leadership
We are a team of operators with deep expertise in Japan’s technology and investment landscape, combining decades of experience in M&A, business scaling, and digital transformation
Together, we bring a proven record of building, integrating, and accelerating technology companies through a disciplined buy-and-build approach
Yuta Yamada
Founder & CEO
Yuta is a founder and operator with deep expertise in scaling technology businesses and executing global growth strategies. He scaled eLife, a bootstrapped telemedicine startup, to profitability and 100%+ ARR growth in two years. Previously at Goldman Sachs Japan and The Estée Lauder Companies in New York, he led investment banking and global business transformation initiatives. Yuta now applies this cross-border, buy-and-build expertise to lead Japan’s emerging AI distribution platform
Christopher Ax
Executive Board Member
Chris is the Founder of WAY Equity Partners and co-founded Schmatz, a German beer and restaurant company that has grown to 40+ locations and 800+ team members in Japan. Founded in 2023, WAY Equity Partners is a Tokyo-based venture builder focused on software companies
Advisors & Network
Haven’s cutting-edge large language models are built on Transformer architecture and trained on supercomputers, providing NLP solutions that don’t need expensive ML development. With a world-class team of experts, we're dedicated to helping companies revolutionize their operations and maximize potential in real-world business applications.
Unison
At Haven, we believe that the union of research and product will realize a world where technology commands language in a way that’s as compelling and coherent as ourselves.
Thrive
At Haven, we believe that the union of research and product will realize a world where technology commands language in a way that’s as compelling and coherent as ourselves.
Japan cloud
At Haven, we believe that the union of research and product will realize a world where technology commands language in a way that’s as compelling and coherent as ourselves.
Company
At Haven, we believe that the union of research and product will realize a world where technology commands language in a way that’s as compelling and coherent as ourselves.
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