Naoki Osada

Entrepreneur / A&R / Investor

📍 United States, United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 2 investments📅 8 years investing🗓 Last invested Jun 2022
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CEO / A&R / Investor
Jun 2022
Avex Music Group (AMG) is the global music company of Avex (TYO: 7860), a leading international entertainment conglomerate with offices in Tokyo and Los Angeles. Led by CEO Brandon Silverstein—who also serves as a partner and board member—AMG spans publishing, records, management (via S10 Entertainment), and a world-class studio complex. Its roster includes top hitmakers behind global hits like Tate McRae’s “greedy,” “sports car,” and “revolving door,” Doja Cat’s “Agora Hills,” Tommy Richman’s “Million Dollar Baby,” Drake’s “Nokia,” Justin Bieber’s “Peaches,” and works by Rihanna, among others.
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2025
Founder & CEO
May 2025
Nebula17 is a next-generation music and creative ecosystem based in Los Angeles, dedicated to empowering new-wave talent from around the world — with a focus on the U.S. and Japan. Backed by leading investors across entertainment, culture, and technology, we bring together a label, publishing, artist management, international strategy, and a West Hollywood studio hub designed for songwriting, artist development, and cross-border collaboration.
2022
CEO / A&R / Investor
Jun 2022
Avex Music Group (AMG) is the global music company of Avex (TYO: 7860), a leading international entertainment conglomerate with offices in Tokyo and Los Angeles. Led by CEO Brandon Silverstein—who also serves as a partner and board member—AMG spans publishing, records, management (via S10 Entertainment), and a world-class studio complex. Its roster includes top hitmakers behind global hits like Tate McRae’s “greedy,” “sports car,” and “revolving door,” Doja Cat’s “Agora Hills,” Tommy Richman’s “Million Dollar Baby,” Drake’s “Nokia,” Justin Bieber’s “Peaches,” and works by Rihanna, among others.
mid stageMusicians
2018
Avex USA Inc.
President / A&R / Investor
Dec 2018
Avex Inc.
Head of Innovation & Strategic Partnerships, International, CEO Headquarters
Apr 2018
Head of Innovation & Strategic Partnerships, International, CEO Headquarters
Apr 2018
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