Immediately I could see that the first thing that Hanaco looks at and cares about is the founder—not just the numbers. Coming from the intersection of life science and technology, investors are generally obsessed with data.
When I met Hanaco, the first thing I saw was that they cared about my vision, my aspirations, my leadership skills, my ability to run the company, and how I see its future. This meant a lot because it’s so rare in my world.
The other thing I really love about Hanaco is how humble they are. Hanaco trusts you to do your job. They invested in you because of you. They are partners and advisers. They help you wherever you need it, but it’s your journey and they respect your decisions.