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Phil Wickham

Phil Wickham is Sozo Ventures’ co-founder and general partner, with Executive Managing Director as his current published heading. He previously built Reference Media in Tokyo and held investing roles at JAFCO America Ventures and Copan. The firm identifies him as Kauffman Fellows’ emeritus executive chairman. March2026 ADV separately confirms his managing-member role; legal notices also use Phillip Gerald Wickham.