ZAMI
Connecting people, ideas and opportunity.
Bridging Japan and the world.
Japan-based strategic advisory and venture development firm with a global focus.
Zami K.K.
6F Aoyama Marutake Bldg, 3-1-36 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0062, Japan
About ZAMI
ZAMI is a Japan-based strategic advisory and venture development firm dedicated to bridging global vision with regional execution. Partnering with overseas and local forward-thinking startups and enterprises to navigate market entry, structure cross-border partnerships, and shape what comes next across Japan and beyond.The ZAMI Story
ZAMI was created to address a persistent structural gap. Transformative international companies often struggle to navigate Japan’s nuanced enterprise ecosystem, while established Japanese organizations seek agile global innovation but lack dedicated cross-border execution capabilities. Groundbreaking technology requires culturally fluent, hands-on strategic execution to build true global momentum. ZAMI exists to close that gap.Why Japan, Why Now?
Driven by governance reforms and an unprecedented institutional push into next-generation technology, from AI and robotics to blockchain and clean energy, Japan has re-emerged as a compelling strategic global hub. Capturing this market requires senior-led deal structuring, deep local networks, and cross-cultural consensus-building.Name & Philosophy
Inspired by Zamami (座間味), an island in Okinawa known for its pristine natural beauty and favorite spot of the founder, the name ZAMI carries a spirit of connection across waters. In Japanese, ZAMI is expressed through the characters 座未：
座 (Za): a gathering place or platform where people and ideas assemble.
And 未 (Mi): representing the future, unrealized potential, and new ventures.
"A place where people and ideas come together to shape what comes next."Operating as a lean AI-first firm, ZAMI connects visionary global businesses, strategic capital, and Japanese industry leaders to build long-term, transformative value.
Guy has over 15 years of experience across corporate development, M&A, private and public market investing, strategic finance, and venture capital.
Having held pivotal leadership roles at Sony, Match Group, KPMG FAS, and Dai-ichi Life, he has led industry transforming cross-border transactions, strategic initiatives, venture investments, market-entry initiatives spanning blockchain, fintech, AI, deeptech, entertainment, consumer platforms and more.
Bilingual, Japanese (JLPT N1), and a permanent resident of Japan, he established ZAMI to help global innovators enter Japan and APAC, and Japanese enterprises to bridge cross-border barriers, forge high-value partnerships, and unlock scale.
Strategy & New Business Development
Japan & Asia Market Entry & GTM Strategy
Alliance & Partnership Building
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