tks
Based in Shenzhen, Masakazu Takasu works across hardware ecosystems, teardown culture, open-source communities, and developer-focused electronics. He collaborates with Switch Science and Nico-Tech Shenzhen, and researches how Shenzhen’s manufacturing networks enable rapid hardware iteration.
Joined Nov 16, 2015. Backed three projects.
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Upcoming Events
- Jul 24, 2026 What $10 Fake AirPods and a $30 Chip Decap Reveal About China’s Semiconductors at Teardown 2026
Projects Backed
Precursor
Mobile, Open Hardware, RISC-V System-on-Chip (SoC) Development Kit
NeTV2
An open video development board in a PCI express form factor that supports overlaying content on encrypted video signals. Let's bring open video to the digital age!
Ultimate Hacking Keyboard
A fully programmable, impeccably built, split mechanical keyboard - designed for extreme productivity and ergonomics.