YOSHI MARUYAMA
CEO, TOCA FOOTBALL
WHY: Heads soccer experience and training company based in Costa Mesa, founded by former professional soccer player Eddie Lewis. Said to be the largest indoor soccer center operator in North America.
IN THE NEWS: Partnering with Major League Soccer to open first Topgolf-inspired soccer entertainment concept, Toca Social, in the U.S. ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup that’s set to be held in 11 U.S. cities.
NOTABLE: Have raised funds from investors including Jared Smith, co-founder and president of Utah-based software company Qualtrics. Series F round in October raised $100M.
QUOTABLE: “There is a huge intersection now between sports entertainment and technology that’s beginning to converge.”
