Tatsuhiko Takesada

Preferred Networks, Inc. researches, develops and sells computer software, hardware, and networking products. It focuses on applying machine learning technologies to new applications in the field of the Internet of things (IoT). The firm serves retail, advertising, manufacturing, network security, health care, life science, public safety, and transportation industries. The company was founded by Toru Nishikawa and Daisuke Okanohara on March 26, 2014 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

New Business Investment Co., Ltd. (NBIC) is a government-affiliated venture capital firm located in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1990, NBIC has continually evolved with increased capital, initially through investment from both the Industrial Structure Improvement Fund and the Development Bank of Japan to investments by private enterprises. In 2006, NBIC created a new venture capital fund for start-ups. They are also involved in limited liability partnerships.

Glocalist Co. Ltd. develops management tools that detect, share, and organize the risks of businesses expanding overseas.

Part of American International Group, Inc., AIG Japan Holdings KK is a holding company based in Tokyo, Japan. The Japanese company provides insurance products and services for individuals and corporate customers in about 70 countries and regions. The official website of the company provides information on group companies such as AIG insurance, and sponsorship activities such as All Blacks. The website also outlines AIG's new insurance concept, Active Care, which aims to prevent risks before they happen. The CEO of the company is James Nash.

FWD Fuji Life Insurance Co. Ltd. engages in life insurance business. The company was founded on August 8, 1996 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Part of Daiwa Securities Group, Inc., Daiwa Securities SB Capital Markets Co. Ltd. provides asset management services.

PineBridge Japan Capital Investment KK is the Japanese private equity subsidiary of PineBridge Investments LLC, ultimately held by Pacific Century Group in Great Britain. The firm was established in 1986 and is headquartered in Tokyo.

Kirayaka Bank, Ltd. provides commercial banking services. Its operations are carried out through the following divisions: Banking and Others. The Banking division includes deposits, loans, securities trading, domestic exchange, foreign exchange, securities investments, bonds, trusts, and financial futures. The Others division includes credit card, venture capital, contracted business, and software development services. The company was founded on May 7, 2007 and is headquartered in Yamagata, Japan.