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Hilo investor who raised $116M is looking for a company with potential

Hawaiʻi Public Radio | By Catherine Cruz

Published November 30, 2021 at 3:15 PM HST

A Hilo venture capitalist who raised $116 million is looking for a company with growth potential to invest in and take public. Dustin Shindo is with Pono Capital, what some may refer to as a blank check company looking for a match. Pono Capital was just listed on the stock exchange in August and Shindo is on the prowl for a partner.

This interview aired on The Conversation on Nov. 30, 2021.

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Catherine Cruz is the host of The Conversation. Originally from Guam, she spent more than 30 years at KITV, covering beats from government to education. Contact her at ccruz@hawaiipublicradio.org.

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