Scrum Ventures

Scrum Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area with a strong network in Asia. Founded in 2013, it seeks startup opportunities across the United States and Asia, investing in technology-enabled ventures across a broad range of sectors. The firm helps portfolio companies expand internationally and accelerate growth in Asia by leveraging its regional network and industry partnerships. Typical investments range from $100,000 to $1 million, often alongside other investors. Scrum Ventures has launched Scrum Studios, a platform that collaborates with corporate partners such as Panasonic, Nintendo, and Dentsu to provide strategic support and pilots for portfolio companies.

Ryo Hayamashima

Director of Portfolio Growth

Ryo Hayashima

Director of Portfolio Growth

Jonathan Hua

Venture Partner

Kazuhiro Kiyoshige

General Partner

Ray Lian

Principal

Past deals in Broadcasting

Lingopal

Series A in 2025
Lingopal develops AI-powered video translation solutions, supporting over 60 languages. Its platform offers real-time speech-to-text transcription, speaker detection, sentiment analysis, and voice cloning, enabling businesses to break down language barriers in videos and connect with a global audience.

Maestro

Seed Round in 2016
Maestro is a technology company based in San Francisco that offers a white-label platform designed for broadcasters and enterprise live streamers to enhance audience engagement and monetization. The platform facilitates the creation of interactive video experiences, allowing users to engage with their audiences in real time while capturing valuable data for analytics and marketing purposes. Maestro's clientele includes prominent organizations such as Microsoft, PlayStation, E3, ESL, Capcom, WB Games, and ELEAGUE, showcasing its capability to support high-profile events and brand engagements. By focusing on tools that drive audience interaction at critical moments, Maestro aims to enhance the overall viewing experience and empower its customers to effectively manage and grow their audiences.
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