DEFTA Partners is a venture capital firm that has been investing in innovative technology companies since the 1980s. With offices in San Francisco, Tokyo, and Hong Kong, DEFTA has a global focus, investing in companies in North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Their main areas of focus are healthcare, information and communication technology (ICT), and global growth. They provide funding and expertise to help their portfolio companies scale and succeed internationally. The firm was founded by George Hara, who has a successful track record in the technology industry.