Manzanita

Japanmanzanitacapital.com

Manzanita is a venture capital firm based in Japan, investing in Software & Developer Tools, Commerce & Marketing and Marketing.

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About Manzanita

Operating out of Japan, Manzanita is a venture capital firm.

Recorded deals span Software & Developer Tools, Commerce & Marketing, Marketing and Consumer. Coverage extends to 6 sectors in total. Investments are concentrated at Series B.

Investment Focus

Stage Focus

series-b

Sectors

Software & Developer ToolsCommerce & Marketingmarketingconsumersalesd2c

Team

William S. FisherCEO and Founder

Bill served as the Founder and President of the International Division for GAP Inc, expanding the Company into Canada, Japan and Europe. He started Manzanita Capital in 2001.

Fabienne Mauny

A graduate from the prestigious ESCP, Fabienne Mauny started her career at Yves Saint Laurent, first within the perfumes and cosmetics division, and then at YSL Couture, where she served as Deputy General Manager for Europe and the Middle E…

Andras Szirtes

Prior to joining Manzanita, Andras served as a board director of various retail companies including Hamleys, Jane Norman, All Saints, Magasin du Nord, Mappin & Webb, Watches of Switzerland, Goldsmiths, Julian Graves, DAY Birger, and Illum.

Paula Levitan

Paula was formerly a partner in the London office of a large US law firm, where she led the retail practice. Prior to that, she worked with Bill and Chris as Gapâs International Division lawyer where she helped launch the business in Japa…

Harry Richards

Prior to joining Manzanita, Harry was a business analyst with Value Retail, the leading owner/operator of designer outlet malls. There he primarily focused on the expansion and development of the business in China.

Matthew Johnston

Prior to joining Manzanita, Matthew was Finance Director at Trinity Limited a listed owner and operator of menswear brands including Gieves & Hawkes; Kent & Curwen; and Cerruti 1881.