Hideaki Fukazawa

Ripplex, Inc. develops software applications for mobile devices. It develops and operates Webpo, an online postcard printing service that enables users to select a design template, input names and addresses of recipients, add personalized comments, and make payment online. The firm also offers scene, a photo organizer application. The company was founded in March 2006 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Music Securities Co., Ltd. engages in securitization business for intellectual property rights and music business. Its operations are carried out through two businesses: Securitization and Music. The Securitization business engages in micro-investment platform business, fund business and fund distribution business. The Music business engages in record label, copyright management and artist management businesses. The company was founded by Masami Komatsu on December 28, 2000 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

A.I. Squared, Inc. is a company based in Tokyo, Japan that was founded in 2015 by Akihito Ogino and Masaki Ishida. The Japanese company provides services for call centers, utilizing state-of-the-art natural language processing AI to handle customer inquiries and support through an AI chatbot called QuickQA.

Akindo Sushiro Co., Ltd. operates a chain of conveyor belt sushi restaurants. Its products include rice rolls, sushi, sushi roll, deserts, salads, and beverages. The firm also offers sushi sets and family size meals. The company was founded in June 1984 and is headquartered in Suita, Japan.

WITH Holdings KK is a company based in Kawaguchi, Japan. and has subsidiaries in Japan. WITH Holdings KK operates nursery schools such as Mutozuzu and Retoruuzu Nursery School, and is also involved in early childhood education such as English and dance. The Japanese company's subsidiaries include Nisshin, Omiya, Yono, Kawaguchi, Higashi University, Higashi Ikebukuro, Nakamura Bridge, Rokumachi, Tsukishima, Mukogaoka Amusement Park, Inada Kawara, and Inada Izumi. The company was founded in 2004.

MicroBioPharm Japan Co. Ltd. manufactures pharmaceutical drugs and chemicals, and drug discovery business. It products include Anthracycline analogues, Macrolide analogue, Calcitriol, Paricalcitol and Cyclodextrins. The firm offers toll fermentation, contract research, seed discovery support and drug discovery support services. It partners with pharmaceuticals companies and external research institutes. The company was founded on July 1, 2011 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Miki Shoko Co., Ltd. engages in the business of retail chain stores for children apparels and accessories. Its products include t-shirts, dresses, shoes, shorts, pants, infant items, bags, lunch boxes, blankets, suits, and toys. It also provides education facilities, management of cultural events and child care support services for kids. The company was founded in April 1971 and is headquartered in Yao, Japan.

Bushu Pharmaceuticals Ltd. engages in the contracted manufacturing of pharmaceutical products. It produces clinical samples and pharmaceuticals. The firm’s business also includes drug development and analysis. The company was founded on August 3, 1998 and is headquartered in Kawagoe, Japan.

OMRON Ventures Co. Ltd. (OMRON Ventures) is a private venture capital firm headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The firm was established in 2014, and is wholly owned by the publicly listed company OMRON Corp. (TYO: 6645).

MedVenture Partners KK (MedVenture Partners) is an Independent venture capital firm headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The firm is founded in 2013 by Inoue Tomoko and Oshita Hajime.