Yuki Maniwa

Nomura Securities Co., Ltd. (NSC) is a wholly-owned brokerage subsidiary of Nomura Holdings, Inc. (TSE: 8604; NYSE: NMR). Headquartered in Tokyo, the firm was founded in 1925. NSC places a strong emphasis on research, both fundamental and quantitative. In addition to stock and bond underwriting, their activities include IPO and M&A advisory, wealth management, separately managed accounts, fund wrap services, prime brokerage and structured equity finance. Their clients include institutions, hedge funds, private banks and private equity funds as well as corporate clients and retail investors.

Mizuho Securities USA LLC is the US-based securities broker/dealer and futures commission merchant arm of Mizuho Americas LLC, ultimately held by Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (TYO: 8411, NYSE: MFG) in Japan. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1994 and provides institutional and corporate clients access to commodity and financial markets around the world. Mizuho Securities USA covers the following industries: Consumer, Energy, Financial Institutions, Financial Sponsors, Healthcare, Industrial & Diversified Industries, Power, Utilities & Infrastructure, Real Estate, and Technology, Media & Telecom (TMT). The firm and their affiliates hold memberships on all major futures and options exchanges worldwide.

Eastspring Investments (Singapore) Ltd. (Eastspring Singapore) is the Singapore-based asset management arm of Eastspring Investments Group Pte Ltd., ultimately held by Prudential Plc (LSE: PRU), a multinational insurance company headquartered in London. Founded in 1994, the firm was formerly known as Prudential Asset Management (Singapore) Ltd. and changed their name to Eastspring Investments (Singapore) Ltd. in 2012. They provide investment management services to institutional clients and manage mutual funds that are offered to investors in multiple jurisdictions. Eastspring Singapore is a signatory to the UN-supported Principles of Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

Goldman Sachs (Singapore) Pte. (Goldman Sachs-Singapore) is the brokerage subsidiary of New York-based Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS), a global investment bank that offers financial services to corporations, institutions, governments and high-net worth individuals. Headquartered in Singapore, the firm opened in 1989 and is the regional hub for the group's activities in Southeast Asia, particularly asset management and energy trading. Goldman Sachs-Singapore provides a full range of corporate finance and capital markets products and services across a wide range of operating areas. Business functions include capital structuring advisory, and security services.

Square Co. Ltd. develops, publishes and distributes software for home video game machines. It is a subsidiary of Square Enix Co. Ltd. The company was founded in September, 1983 by Masafumi Miyamoto and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales ensures that its members, students, and affiliates maintain the highest standards of professional competency and conduct to protect the public interest. The non-profit company is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. With over 150,000 members, the institute provides technical information, helplines, and communities to its members.

Citigroup Global Markets Japan, Inc. (CGM-JP) is a wholly-owned broker/dealer subsidiary of Citigroup Japan Holdings GK, ultimately held by Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE: C) in the US. Previously known as Nikko Citigroup Ltd., the firm was founded in 1999 as a joint venture between US-based Citigroup and Nikko Securities, based in Japan. Headquartered in Tokyo, CGM-JP provides brokerage services to governmental institutions, financial institutions, multinational corporations and institutional investors. Their sales and trading, distribution and research capabilities span a broad range of asset classes, currencies, sectors and products including equities, commodities, credit, futures, foreign exchange (FX), emerging markets, G10 rates, municipals, prime finance and securitized markets.

Credit Suisse Securities Japan Ltd. (CSS Japan) is the Japanese securities brokerage subsidiary of Credit Suisse AG, which is owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN; NYSE: CS) in Switzerland. The firm was founded in 1985 as First Boston Securities Tokyo. It subsequently became CS First Boston Securities in 1989 and Credit Suisse First Boston in 1996. In 2006, they began operating as Credit Suisse Securities Japan Ltd. Headquartered in Tokyo, CSS Japan performs underwriting, research, sales and trading of government and corporate bonds, foreign exchange, securitized products and real estate-related assets for institutional clients, corporations and government bodies. In addition, the firm offers sales, trading, research, financing, prime brokerage and market-making in Japanese and international equity and equity-related securities, options, futures, risk management and hedging products.

BofA Securities Japan Co., Ltd. (BofA Securities Japan) is the wholly-owned Japanese brokerage subsidiary of Merrill Lynch International, Inc., which is ultimately owned by Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC). Founded in 1998, the firm was formerly known as Merrill Lynch Japan Securities Co., Ltd. (MLJS) and changed their name to BofA Securities Co., Ltd. in line with grobal re-branding from BofA Merrill Lynch to BofA in 2020. They subsequently became BofA Securities Japan Co., Ltd. Headquartered in Tokyo, BofA Securities Japan provides stock and bond trading, capital markets, investment banking and other advisory services to corporate clients, financial institutions and government agencies.

Part of Barclays PLC, Barclays Securities Japan Ltd. is a brokerage company based in Tokyo, Japan. Barclays Securities Japan provides brokerage services. The Japanese company was founded in 1987. Kentaro Kiso has been the CEO of the private company since 2014.

Goldman Sachs Capital Partners is a Private Equity/Venture Capital firm, a subsidiary of Goldman Sachs Principal Investment Area founded in 1986. Goldman Sachs Capital Partners is headquartered in New York.

Part of A Holdings Corp., Cirius Technologies, Inc. is a Japanese company that develops mobile systems and related software. The private company is based in Tokyo, Japan. Cirius Technologies was acquired by LY Corp. on August 16, 2010.

KPMG Hong Kong provides accounting services. The private company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong and has subsidiaries in Hong Kong.

Part of LIKE, Inc., Atlantis Co., Ltd. is a staffing agency based in Tokyo, Japan. Atlantis Co. was acquired by LIKE, Inc. from ITOCHU Corp. on March 30, 2007 for $0.49 million.

Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants operates under the professional accountant’s ordinance and works in the public interest. It offers CPA qualification programme and promulgating financial reporting, auditing and ethical standards in Hong Kong. The company was founded on January 1, 1973 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd. (Broker) (Mizuho Securities-Broker) is the brokerage division of Mizuho Securities Co. Ltd., ultimately owned by Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (TYO: 8411; NYSE: MFG) in Japan. The firm was originally founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Tokyo with a network of offices throughout Japan as well as overseas representation through Mizuho entities or strategic partners (in Great Britain, Switzerland, the US, Hong Kong, Mainland China, South Korea, Singapore and India). Mizuho Securities-Broker provides enhanced equity and fixed income execution services for their clients who includes private individuals in Japan, domestic and foreign institutions, non-financial companies, financial institutions and public corporations in the securities and investment banking fields.

KPMG UK Ltd. provides financial services. It offers accounting, audit, tax, and financial advisory services. The company was founded on June 12, 1998 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Barclays Funds & Advisory Japan Ltd. is an investment management firm headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Formerly known as Barclays Capital Fund Solutions Japan Ltd., the firm was founded in 2007 and is a subsidiary of Barclays Capital Asia Holdings Ltd., ultimately owned by Barclays PLC (LON: BARC) in Great Britain. Barclays Funds & Advisory Japan provides investment management and advisory services to Japanese investors.

OREGA Inc. develops and distributes software applications and network systems products. It provides consultation, implementation and maintenance. Its products include: VVAULT, VVAULT AUDIT, Alternax, and Bansengumi. The company was founded on March 1, 2000 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

SMBC Nikko Securities, Inc. is the securities brokerage subsidiary of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (TYO: 8316) in Japan. Headquartered in Tokyo, the firm was founded in 2009 and provides stockbroking services to Japanese individuals and corporate clients.

MY.Alpha Management (HK) Advisors Ltd. (MY.Alpha Management) is an alternative investment management firm headquartered in Hong Kong. The firm was formerly known as York Capital Management Asia (HK) Advisors Ltd. and became MY.Alpha Management in 2021. It is a subsidiary of York Capital Management Global Advisors LLC (York Capital Management) in the US. MY.Alpha Management is responsible for the management of York Capital Management’s Asian hedge fund business.

IDAJ Co. Ltd. is a Japanese company that specializes in manufacturing solutions for Model-Based Design (MBD) and Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) tools. IDAJ Co. is based in Yokohama, JP, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The company's solutions cover a wide range of areas such as heat flow, electromagnetic fields, system simulation, automation/optimization, control system design environment, engineering, consulting, and system construction. The company was founded in 1994 by Jinchu Xu.

Dream Incubator Inc. (Dream Incubator) is a venture capital firm headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The firm was founded in 2000 by Hori Koichi.

Labit Inc. develops smart phone applications and internet platforms. Its products include nana, Game8, and Sugoijikanwari. nana is an internet writing platform for blog-like articles. Game8 is a community media service site for game users. Sugoijikanwari is a timetable sharing application for college students. The company was founded by Hiroyuki Tsuruta in April 1, 2011 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

game8, Inc. provides Internet-based services for gaming software. The company was founded on August 1, 2014 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Smarprise, Inc. engages in media, marketing, and entertainment businesses. The company was founded by Takeshi Igarashi in April 2015 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

SB Investment Advisers (UK) Ltd. is a Private Equity firm, a subsidiary of SoftBank Group Corp. founded in 2016 by Masayoshi Son. SB Investment Advisers (UK) Ltd. is headquartered in London, UK.

double jump.tokyo KK engages in the development, operation and sales of games and assets using blockchain technology. The company was founded by Hironobu Ueno and Naoto Tamaya on April 3, 2018 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

AI Medical Service, Inc. engages in the development of artificial intelligence (AI) for diagnostic imaging of endoscope. The company was founded by Tomohiro Ota and Yoshiyuki Yamauchi on September 1, 2017 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Mizuho Securities Co. Ltd. (Investment Management) (Mizuho Securities-IM) is the investment management division of Mizuho Securities Co. Ltd., an investment banking and securities firm headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The firm is a subsidiary of Mizuho Bank Ltd., which is owned by Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (TYO: 8411, NASDAQ: MFG). Founded in 1917, Mizuho Securities-IM delivers sophisticated services and optimal financial solutions that meet a broad array of client needs.

Pocket Culture Co., Ltd. provides events and seminar planning and theater production. The company was founded on September 4, 2007 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Active Learning Ltd. provides soft play equipment for the nursery and preschool education sector. The firm serves to the educational catalogues as well as nurseries, local authorities, hospitals and schools directly. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Radford, the United Kingdom.

NOT A HOTEL Inc. is a Japanese company that offers a unique accommodation service. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. The company's description explains the basic system of how to buy and use their service, as well as the differences between their service and other similar services. NOT A HOTEL was founded in 2020 by Shinji Hamauzu.

Tommy KK (Eole) is a Japanese company that manages services for cellphones and PCs. The private company is based in Tokyo, Japan. The company was founded in 2018.

Next Web Capital is a blockchain and Web3 accelerator founded in 2018 by Shun Ishikawa, Toshi Kamei, Naoki Akazawa, Sota Watanabe, Yusuke Obinata, Kei Seki, and Yudai Suzuki. The Singaporean company focuses on supporting and investing in startups that are developing innovative solutions using blockchain technology and the decentralized Web3 ecosystem.

Connehito, Inc. operates and manages social network site and application for pregnancy, childbirth, and nurturing. It develops and operates life support sites for mothers-to-be. The firm offers Mamari, a how-to website for mothers at the time of childbirth or while nursing a child, and MamariQ, a mobile application for questions and answers among mothers. The company was founded on January 13, 2012 by Shunsuke Oyu and Tatsuro Shimada and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.