Ken Kutaragi
Director/Board Member at RAKUTEN GROUP, INC.
Net worth: 9 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Network origin in Ken Kutaragi first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Company | Internet Retail | 34 | |
| Public Company | Electronics/Appliance Stores | 27 | |
| Public Company | Real Estate Development | 19 | |
SmartNews, Inc.
 SmartNews, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services SmartNews, Inc. develops news aggregation smartphone applications. It designs, develops, and operates a Japanese aggregation and reading application. Its software application curates news information from tweets on twitter and the gives user’s current articles. It enables users to download articles and read them offline. The company was founded by Kaisei Hamamoto and Ken Suzuki on June 15, 2012 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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| Holding Company | Packaged Software | 9 |
Sony Interactive Entertainment, Inc. (Japan)
 Sony Interactive Entertainment, Inc. (Japan) Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Sony Interactive Entertainment, Inc. engages in the research, development and sale of PlayStation hardware, software, content and network services. Its products include PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Store, PlayStation Plus, PlayStation Video, PlayStation Music, PlayStation Now, PlayStation Vue and acclaimed PlayStation software titles from SIE (Securities Industry Essentials) Worldwide Studios. The company was founded on November 16, 1993 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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| Subsidiary | Recreational Products | 7 |
| Public Company | Packaged Software | 7 | |
Ascent Robotics, Inc.
 Ascent Robotics, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Ascent Robotics, Inc. provides robotics developing intelligent autonomous vehicles. The company was founded by Fred Almeida and Masayuki Ishizaki on September 9, 2016 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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| Holding Company | Industrial Machinery | 2 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Ken Kutaragi via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| SONY GROUP CORPORATION | Computer Processing Hardware | Director/Board Member Sales & Marketing President Chief Executive Officer Director of Finance/CFO | |
| GURUNAVI, INC. | Internet Software/Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Stanford University | College/University | Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Oxford | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Keio University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Fusion Communications Corp.
 Fusion Communications Corp. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Fusion Communications Corp. is a telecommunications services provider. The company is engaged in internet connection intermediary business, access services business, and telecommunications carrier agency business. Fusion Communications is also involved in the development, production, sales & maintenance of telecommunication devices and software as well as consulting services related to telecommunications. The company was established in 2000 and is based in Tokyo, Japan. | Specialty Telecommunications | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| LIFULL CO.,LTD. | Internet Software/Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Kadokawa Haruki Corp.
 Kadokawa Haruki Corp. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Part of Tsuburaya Fields Holdings, Inc., Kadokawa Haruki Corp. is a publisher of books and magazines. The private company is based in Tokyo, Japan and was founded in 1995. | Publishing: Books/Magazines | Director/Board Member | |
Rakuten Travel, Inc.
 Rakuten Travel, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Part of Rakuten Group, Inc., Rakuten Travel, Inc. is a Japanese company that provides online travel reservation services. The private company is based in Tokyo, Japan. | Internet Software/Services | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of Hitotsubashi | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of Tokyo | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Doctorate Degree | |
| Kyoto University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Sony Music Entertainment (Japan), Inc.
 Sony Music Entertainment (Japan), Inc. Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Sony Music Entertainment (Japan), Inc. engages in the management and administration of its group companies. It also markets, discovers and develops artists, celebrities, entertainers and creators in the entertainment business. The company was founded in March 1968 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. | Commercial Printing/Forms | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Chuo University | College/University | Graduate Degree | |
| NIFTY CORPORATION | Specialty Telecommunications | Director/Board Member President Director/Board Member | |
Nishimura & Asahi
 Nishimura & Asahi Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Nishimura & Asahi provides legal services. It offers legal solutions to corporate, finance, real estate, international trade, wealth management, technology, life sciences, and media. The company was founded by Toshiro Nishimura in December 1966 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Rakuten USA, Inc.
 Rakuten USA, Inc. Internet RetailRetail Trade Rakuten USA, Inc. Operates as an internet service provider. The company is headquartered in San Mateo, CA. | Internet Retail | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| Kansai University | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
G-MODE Corp.
 G-MODE Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services G-MODE Corp. develops and produces online games. It operates through the following businesses domains: Game Planning and Development, Online Game Platform Services, and Overseas Publishing. The firm’s Game Planning and Development business engages in the design and production of online games including Browser Three Kingdoms and Sangoku IXA. Its Online Game Platform Services business releases the G-MODE multi-language game platform to global online game players. The firm’s Overseas Publishing business offers collaborations with other companies outside Japan. Its business activities also encompass consultation for companies that are planning entry into the online gaming market; appraisal and consultation for scheduled services; and game management structure proposals creation. The company was founded in June 2006 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. | Packaged Software | President Director/Board Member | |
Rakuten Securities, Inc.
 Rakuten Securities, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Rakuten Securities, Inc. engages in the business of brokerage services. It products include spot trading, domestic Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) & Exchange-Traded Note (ETN), real estate investment trust, stock lending services, Initial Public Offering (IPO) shares, domestic and foreign bonds etc. The company was founded on March 24, 1999 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Rakuten Kobo, Inc.
 Rakuten Kobo, Inc. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Rakuten Kobo, Inc. provides eReading services. It operates as a global eBook retailer. The firm also offer magazines. The company was founded in December 2009 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Publishing: Books/Magazines | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Rakuten Vissel Kobe, Inc.
 Rakuten Vissel Kobe, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Part of Rakuten Group, Inc., Rakuten Vissel Kobe, Inc. is a sports club based in Kobe, Japan. The Japanese company's description includes information about their boys and girls school, club identity, history, and various team-related news and updates. Rakuten Vissel Kobe was acquired by Rakuten Group, Inc. on January 05, 2015. | Movies/Entertainment | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member President | |
| Rakuten Baseball, Inc. | Chairman Director/Board Member | ||
Regional Economy Vitalization Corp. of Japan
 Regional Economy Vitalization Corp. of Japan Financial ConglomeratesFinance Regional Economy Vitalization Corp. of Japan engages in the business of fund and investment services. It also provides business revitalization support, specific trust underwriting, business regeneration subsidiary support services and others. The company was founded on October 14, 2009 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member | |
Viki, Inc.
 Viki, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Viki, Inc. operates a TV site where people discover, watch and subtitle global primetime shows and movies. The company has offices in San Francisco, Singapore, Seoul, Tokyo and Shanghai. Viki was founded by Razmig Hovaghimian, Changseong Ho and Jiwon Moon in 2007 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Broadcasting | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Futurescope Corp. | Director/Board Member | ||
Girls Award Inc.
 Girls Award Inc. Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Girls Award Inc. is a Japanese company that organizes the "GirlsAward" event, which is one of Japan's largest fashion and music events held twice a year. The private company is based in Tokyo, Japan. The company is involved in various tasks such as event production, corporate collaboration, product development, PR, and advertising agency businesses. The company aims to distribute Japanese culture to the world and have developed a one-stop marketing solution. | Media Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Rakuten Card Co., Ltd.
 Rakuten Card Co., Ltd. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Rakuten Card Co., Ltd. offer credit card, card loan and credit guarantee services. The company was founded on December 6, 2001 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Chairman Director/Board Member President Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
Rakuten Edy, Inc.
 Rakuten Edy, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Part of Rakuten Group, Inc., Rakuten Edy, Inc. is a Japanese company that provides electronic money services. The private company is based in Tokyo, Japan. | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Director of Finance/CFO President Director/Board Member Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
ITX Corp.
 ITX Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services ITX Corp. engages in the information and telecommunication business. It provides mobile device sales and fixed communication line service. It also offers solutions for mobile website construction, rental server with online store, web conferencing, corporate telecommunication infrastructure, and mobile phone administration service. The company was founded on April 1, 2000 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. | Packaged Software | President President Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| MONEY FORWARD, INC. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| COASIA CM CO.,LTD | Electronic Components | Director/Board Member | |
| Marvelous Europe Ltd. | Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member | ||
Marvelous USA, Inc.
 Marvelous USA, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Marvelous USA, Inc. engages in the publication of video games. The firm’s games include XBOX 360, PS4, PS3, PS2, PSP/PS Vita, Switch, Wii, Wii U, DS/3DS and PC games. The company was founded by Ken Berry and Jun Iwasaki in November 2004 and is headquartered in Torrance, CA. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Nojima Stella Kanagawa | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member President | ||
Cloudgate Co. Ltd.
 Cloudgate Co. Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Cloudgate Co. Ltd. develops a screen baseball system. The company is based in Seoul, South Korea. and has subsidiaries in South Korea. The South Korean company was founded in 2015 by Dong-Seok Oh. The CEO is Keiichi Yamauchi. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member | |
Rakuten Medical, Inc.
 Rakuten Medical, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Rakuten Medical, Inc. operates as a clinical stage biotechnology company which develops tumor-targeted precision therapies. It develops new anticancer therapies based on the photoimmunotherapy platform. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
Rakuten Mobile, Inc.
 Rakuten Mobile, Inc. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Rakuten Mobile, Inc. engages in the provision of communications services, including mobile telecommunications and energy solutions. The company was founded on January 10, 2018 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. | Wireless Telecommunications | Chairman President Director/Board Member Chief Operating Officer Director/Board Member | |
Nifty Corp.
 Nifty Corp. Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Nifty Corp engages in the Internet service provider business. It operates through the following business divisions: Network service and Web service. The Network service business division offers optical fiber communication, high-speed mobile communication, LTE high-speed data communication, and voice call compatible services. The Web Service business division operates news information website and fortune-telling website. The company was founded on February 1986 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. | Major Telecommunications | Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Rakuten Payment, Inc.
 Rakuten Payment, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Rakuten Group, Inc., Rakuten Payment, Inc. is a corporate site that offers various payment services such as Rakuten Pay, Rakuten Point Card, Rakuten Cash, Rakuten Edy, and Rakuten Check. The private company, founded in 2019, is based in Tokyo, Japan. The website also provides the latest news related to these services. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
Unimedia, Inc.
 Unimedia, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Unimedia, Inc. provides advertising solutions for smartphones. It operates through the following business segments: Smartphone Advertisement Solution and Advertisement Technology Business. The Smartphone Advertisement Solution business segment provides advertising space sales and consulting solutions. The Advertisement Technology business segment provides O2O solutions that connect online and real stores to retailers with stores. The company was founded by Makoto Sueda on April 20, 2001 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. | Information Technology Services | Director/Board Member |
Statistics
International
| Japan | 38 |
| United States | 9 |
| United Kingdom | 3 |
| South Korea | 3 |
| Canada | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 15 |
| Technology Services | 13 |
| Finance | 6 |
| Communications | 5 |
| Commercial Services | 5 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 300 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 89 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 58 |
| Chairman | 50 |
| President | 49 |
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| Hiroshi Mikitani | 32 |
| Youngme Moon | 25 |
| Makoto Arima | 23 |
| Joshua James | 18 |
| Takashi Mitachi | 18 |
| Yoshiteru Yamaguchi | 13 |
| Yoshihisa Yamada | 13 |
| Jun Ikeda | 13 |
| Kentaro Hyakuno | 13 |
| John Roos | 12 |
| Chris Deering | 12 |
| Jun Murai | 10 |
| Yasumasa Gomi | 10 |
| Andrew House | 9 |
| Satoshi Akutsu | 9 |
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