Team

Shiyo starts his professional career at Japanese private think-tank. He conducted research projects including Innovation Policy and financing, and Science＆Technology policy. After joining the Venture Capital industry, he maintains a strong interest in science and technology and its commercialisation.
At the Play Earth Fund, He is active in cross-border deals and Deeptech & Material space. Shiyo holds master’s degree in technology management.

Joined Goldwin Inc. in 2013 and worked in original brand marketing before being transferred to Goldwin Venture Partners in the spring of 2024. Her previous interest and her most recent experience with start-up company led her to pivot to CVC. She wants to support a wide range of businesses that contribute to solving environmental and social issues, incorporating a female point of view. And she considers investments from a wide range of perspectives, from everyday life to world-changing scales. She believes in the benefits and value of “playing with the earth”.

Monika started her career on GE's Financial Management Programme, a globally competitive rotational programme spanning finance and strategy, before transitioning into M&A supporting cross-border transactions and divestitures across the GE Energy portfolio. She subsequently served as CFO at a behavioural AI startup in automotive and at a agentic AI ecommerce venture. She joined Goldwin Inc. in April 2026. At the Play Earth Fund, she is active in next-generation materials, supply chain innovation, circular economy solutions, and experience-based businesses. Passionate about startups, she brings hands-on operational and financial experience to the founders she partners with.