Who We Are
We're a global team of builders, dreamers, and doers shaping the next era of the internet, one where trust and creativity move onchain. At Startale, we mix curiosity with execution, collaboration with ambition, and always keep our eyes on the long game: building the next civilization together.
Message from CEO
Today, we are in a critical moment where cryptocurrency finally meets mass adoption, bringing billions of people onchain. We are leading the way to bridge the traditional world and the onchain society. At Startale, we believe great technology starts with great people. We work hard, move fast, and always stay open — to new ideas, new partners, and new ways of thinking. Because how we build matters just as much as what we build.
CEO
Sota Watanabe
Chief of Staff
Shun Ishikawa
CTO
Shaun Wang
Head of Growth/CEO Office
Maarten Henskens
Head of Product
Chris Choi
Head of Business Development
NK Yoon
Head of Marketing
Jasmine Tan
Director, Strategic Partnerships
Yuji Kumagai
Head of Japan
Takashi Tezuka
Head of Finance
Xin Xing
Our history
What started as a small group of builders has grown into a global team shaping the next era of blockchain infrastructure. From early network launches to joint ventures with world-leading companies, every milestone reflects one vision: building the foundation for the onchain world. We've been here from the start, and we're just getting started.
Founded
Raised from Binance and others
Lock about $400M for Astar network launch
Fundraise from Polychain, Coinbase
Token listed on Binance, OKX, and other major exchanges
Listed on Japanese CEX with the landmark Nikkei Newspaper ad
Japanese government recognises Web3 as a national strategy
Startale founded
Strategic investment and joint venture with Sony
Launch of Yoake, first entertainment project on Soneium
Fundraising from Samsung and UOB
Launch of Startale Cloud Services
Launch of Soneium
Joint venture with SBI
Last update May 2025
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