Coreline

San francisco

tokyo

At Coreline, we get involved from the start and commit for the long term.

We make a small number of high-conviction investments in the US and Japan, focusing on the fundamentals of building impactful companies.

Our intentionally compact portfolio means every founder gets our full attention.

Expect thoughtful conversations, hands-on advice, and partners who build trust, foster collaboration, and contribute to your growth. We believe in nurturing entrepreneurs and creating something great, together.

Osuke Honda

Co-Founder
General Partner

osuke@coreline.vc Osuke Honda

Kenichiro “Ken” Hara

Co-Founder
General Partner

ken@coreline.vc Kenichiro Hara

David Cheng

Co-Founder
General Partner

david@coreline.vc David Cheng

Osuke brings a blend of strategic investment expertise, business development, and operational experience to identify new opportunities and build global companies.

His investments include Daum Kakao, Sansan, Freee, PicsArt, and many others across consumer internet, digital media, and IT services.

THOUGHTS

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