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Masato Matsuura
Founder at
AVEX INC.
Net worth: 24 M $ as of 30/05/2026
Profile
Masato Matsuura is the founder of Avex, Inc., established in 1988, and holds the title of Chairman since 2020.
Current jobs include Chief Executive Officer at Avex, Inc. (Venture Capital) since 2016; Chairman at AWA Co. Ltd. since 2014; President & Representative Director at Avex Entertainment, Inc. since 2005; Director at Avex International Holdings Singapore Pte Ltd. since 2013; President & Representative Director at Avex Digital, Inc. since 2014; Director at Asia Promotion, Inc.; and Director at HJ KK (Tokyo).
Former jobs include Chairman at Avex International Holdings Ltd.; Chairman at Avex Broadcasting & Communications, Inc.; Chairman at UULA, Inc. from 2012 to 2016; and President & Representative Director at Avex Management, Inc. from 2009 to 2013.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AVEX INC. 6.98% | 29/09/2025 | 3,205,000 ( 6.98% ) | 24 M $ | 30/05/2026 |
Masato Matsuura active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| AVEX INC. | Founder | 10/04/1988 |
Avex Entertainment, Inc.
 Avex Entertainment, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Provides planning and production of music and video content and video package products | President | 31/03/2005 |
Avex International Holdings Singapore Pte Ltd. | Director/Board Member | 30/06/2013 |
Avex Digital, Inc.
 Avex Digital, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Provides planning and production of music and videos | President | 30/06/2014 |
Asia Promotion, Inc.
 Asia Promotion, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Manages entertainment production and production models and artists | Director/Board Member | - |
Avex, Inc. (Venture Capital)
 Avex, Inc. (Venture Capital) Investment ManagersFinance Avex, Inc. (Venture Capital) is an active manager which invests in companies located in Asia. | Chief Executive Officer | 31/10/2016 |
AWA Co. Ltd. | Chairman | 30/11/2014 |
HJ KK (Tokyo)
 HJ KK (Tokyo) Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Operates advertising agency | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Masato Matsuura
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
UULA, Inc.
 UULA, Inc. Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Operates a membership-based streaming music and video distribution business | Chairman | - |
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Private companies
Connections
20
1st degree connections
12
1st degree companies
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 12 |
|---|---|
Avex, Inc.
 Avex, Inc. Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Engages in music and visual contents production & manages performing artists | Commercial Services |
Avex International Holdings Ltd.
 Avex International Holdings Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates a holding company with interest in the entertainment industry | Consumer Services |
Avex Entertainment, Inc.
Avex Entertainment, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Provides planning and production of music and video content and video package products | Consumer Services |
Avex Management, Inc. | |
Avex Broadcasting & Communications, Inc.
 Avex Broadcasting & Communications, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Engages in video distribution services | Consumer Services |
UULA, Inc.
UULA, Inc. Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Operates a membership-based streaming music and video distribution business | Retail Trade |
Avex International Holdings Singapore Pte Ltd. | |
Avex Digital, Inc.
Avex Digital, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Provides planning and production of music and videos | Consumer Services |
Asia Promotion, Inc.
Asia Promotion, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Manages entertainment production and production models and artists | Consumer Services |
Avex, Inc. (Venture Capital)
Avex, Inc. (Venture Capital) Investment ManagersFinance Avex, Inc. (Venture Capital) is an active manager which invests in companies located in Asia. | Finance |
HJ KK (Tokyo)
HJ KK (Tokyo) Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Operates advertising agency | Commercial Services |
AWA Co. Ltd. |
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