Hiroyuki Tokiwa

Persol Career Co., Ltd. engages in employment recruitment, recruitment media operation, and job employment support. It operates under the brand PERSOL. The company was founded on June 15, 1989 and is headquartered Tokyo, Japan.

Honma Golf Co., Ltd. manufactures and supplies golf equipment. Its product offerings encompass shafts, clubs, metal bars, golf balls, apparel, and accessories. The firm also owns and manages a golf team. The company was founded on February 18, 1959 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

The Japan Research Institute Ltd. is a 'knowledge engineering' company, a company that offers information services, through the coordinated application of its three functions, that is, information systems, consulting, and think-tank. As a systems integrator, the company offers services in information technology (IT) strategy planning, implementation and outsourcing for a broad range of industries and activities. The company is also active in research of both domestic and foreign economic issues and formation of policy recommendation, as well as consulting in fields, such as corporate strategies and public administrative reform. In addition, the firm provides analyses and surveys for incubation activities in the creation of new markets and industries. Through these operations The Japan Research Institute offers a vision to its customers towards changes in the economic and social environment as well as developments in the IT area.

TransLink Capital LLC (TransLink Capital) is an independent venture capital firm founded in 2007 by Jay H. Eum, Toshiya Otani and Sung-Bin Park. The firm is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

UBS Securities Japan Co., Ltd. (UBS-SJ) is part of the investment banking division and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Switzerland-based UBS AG (SWX: UBSN; NYSE: UBS). Located in Tokyo, the firm was established in 1988. The firm's culture emphasizes cross-business cooperation with fellow subsidiaries both in Japan and globally, combining the reach of a global group with local knowledge and insight. One of the largest securities operations in Japan, UBS-SJ provides investment products and services to Japanese institutional and corporate clients, as well as to foreign investors doing business in Japan. The firm's business is organized in three departments: FIRC (fixed income, rates and currencies), equity and investment banking. The investment banking division specializes in large-cap mergers and acquisitions, performing market research and analysis of M&A deals from a global perspective. The equity department is research-oriented and covers an extensive universe of large-cap Japanese firms. They also cover small- and mid-cap equity, and have specialist expertise in the automobile, auto parts, machinery and pharmaceutical sectors. Services provided to corporate clients include assistance with IPOs, block trades, convertible bonds, and warrants.

Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) is the pension fund management subsidiary of state-owned Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare in Japan. Headquartered in Tokyo, GPIF was founded in 2006 and manages and invests the Reserve Funds of the Government Pension Plans entrusted by the Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare, in accordance with the provisions of the Employees' Pension Insurance Act and the National Pension Act, aiming to contribute to the financial stability of both Plans by remitting profits of investment to the Special Accounts for the Government Pension Plans.

The Norinchukin Bank operates as a financial institution for agricultural, forestry and fishery cooperatives in Japan. It operates through the following divisions: Food and Agriculture, Retail, and Investment. The Food and Agriculture business provides risk money through capital investments and human resources development; provides support services for agriculture-related technologies and management improvement; and promotes export support of agricultural, fishery and forestry products. The Retail business provides a range of financial functions as a member of JA Bank and JF Marine Bank. The Investment business manages funds entrusted with JA Bank and JF Marine Bank. The company was founded in December 20, 1923 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

AntCare Holdings Co., Ltd. operates as a holding company with interest in corporate strategy development and management consulting services. The company was founded on May 2, 2006 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

JA Mitsui Leasing Ltd. operates as a general leasing company that responds to the financial needs of customers. It provides lease-related services to cooperative members and people engaged in the agricultural, fisheries, and forestry industries. The firm focuses on financing, installments sales, and automobile and equipment leasing. The company was founded on April 1, 2008 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

East Japan Institute of Technology Co. Ltd. engages in the software development business in infrastructure business and information technology industries. It also provides engineering service and IT system solution for medical institutions. The company was founded in August 1981 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Industrial Growth Platform, Inc. provides hands-on risk-sharing support services. The firm offers short-term spot services, mid to long-term collaborative assistance, and long-term management support that involves risk sharing schemes. It also develops and delivers platform for business and corporate development. The company was founded by Kazuhiko Toyama in April 2007 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd. engages in the financial instruments business that includes sales and trade of equity and bond, research, and investment trusts. It operates through the following business divisions: Retail, Corporate Investment Services, and Markets and Products. The Retail business division markets equities, bonds, investment trusts, and insurance for individual clients. The Corporate Investment Services business division offers securities solutions, investment banking, management strategies and raising funds for corporate clients. The Markets and Products division handles the product development. The company was founded in July 1917 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Newokubo Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company that specializes in manufacturing and delivering delicious pasta made from 100%% durum wheat. The company was founded in 1982 and is based in Kashiwa, Japan. The company uses a unique heat-free manufacturing method to ensure the quality of their products.

Part of Open House Group Co., Ltd., Open House Architect Co. Ltd. specializes in custom-built houses, wooden construction, condominiums, and comprehensive architecture for corporations. The company is based in Tachikawa, Japan. Under the desire to provide low-cost housing, the Japanese company continues to innovate in architecture to create happiness for people, including customers, craftsmen, and employees. Open House Architect Co. was acquired by Open House Group Co., Ltd. on January 15, 2015 for $69.36 million.

Marusaya Co., Ltd. engages in the sale of traditional Japanese dry seafood. Its products include dried fish, kelp, soba soup and others. The company was founded on April 1, 1962 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Sokan Co. Ltd. manufactures and sells processed seafood and agricultural products. The company was founded by Masaki Seki in August 1991 and is headquartered in Yaita, Japan.

Rashin Co., Ltd. is a company based in Tokyo, Japan that was founded in 2006. The Japanese company is the owner of Ginza Rasin, which purchases and sells used watches such as Rolex, Patek Philippe, and Frank Muller. Ginza Rasin is currently looking for human resources for occupations such as sales staff and web staff. The corporate site of Compass provides information about the company outline, recruitment information, and the management site of Ginza Rasin.

Kagayaku Cosmetics, Inc. engages in the development, planning, and sale of cosmetics, detergents and toiletry products. It also provides the planning and development of various cosmetics and sanitary goods, including products for skincare, makeup, body care, oral care or hair care, for CO-OP and general distributions. The company was founded on April 2, 2007 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

miil, Inc. engages in the planning and management of social networking applications. It provides food photo sharing application called social networking service (SNS), food curator media application called mile, and regular gourmet ranking application called ripiten. The company was founded by Hitoshi Nakamura in September 7, 2010 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Lead Capital Management Co. Ltd. (Lead Capital Management) is an Independent Venture Capital firm founded in 2006. The firm is headquartered in Tokyo.

Founded in 1975, Apex Corp. (Japan) is a Japanese company specializing in prototype manufacturing. As a part of SERENDIP Holdings Co. Ltd., the company is based in Tokyo, Japan. The company has worked on many design working models in various industries, including home appliances, OA equipment, OA parts, medical equipment, and amusement equipment. In recent years, they have supported research and development of mechatronics products, which require elaborate and advanced technology, including optical design, electronic control, and GUI design. Apex Corp. (Japan was acquired by SERENDIP Holdings Co. Ltd. on January 10, 2023, for $3.35 million.

Prop Tech plus, Inc. engages in system development and web construction for the real estate finance industry. It operates and manages the website JAPAN-REIT.com and also involves in REIT database business. The company was founded on May 23, 2006 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Entre Co. Ltd. engages in the information service business. It operates the website, entrenet, which offers information services to find working style choices, and introduces franchise membership, agency, and outsourcing recruitment information. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Japan.

Gourmands Co. Ltd. engages in franchising and consulting business. The company is headquartered in Tsu, Japan.

C Five Eight Holdings KK is an investment holding Japanese company founded in 2020. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Muginoho Co., Ltd. operates international fast food centers. Its products include Beard Papa's cream puffs, Tio Gluton's Cheescakes, Toho-Bijin sweets, Sanuki Noddles, and Torigo roasted chicken. The company was founded on December 22, 1997 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan