Tsutomu Taguchi

LDH Corp. operates a holding company with interest in the information technology industry. The company was established in 1996 and is based in Tokyo, Japan

Yayoi Co., Ltd. develops and distributes business software products. It specializes in the development and production of online tools and software solutions for the financial sector. The firm’s software products encompass accounting management, tax return, salary and payroll, sales, estimates, delivery management, invoice records, customer management, network series, and online store management. Yayoi was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

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.

BitCash, Inc. is a holding company that provides prepaid card for online cash transactions. Its electronic money platform enables users to make online payments. The firm’s prepaid cards are available through vending machines, convenience stores, and bookstores. The company was founded on March 27, 1997 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Tohoku Innovation Capital Corp. (TICC) is an independent venture capital firm which was founded in 2003 by Ko Kumagai. Located in Sendai, Japan, the firm assists early-stage venture companies which are led by innovative entrepreneurs. TICC has strong relationships with institutions in the Tohoku District including Tohoku University, the Tohoku Economic Federation and local governments. They launched their first fund, the Tohoku Incubation Fund, in 2004 with Development Bank of Japan, Intelligent Cosmos Research Institute Co., Ltd., Tohoku Electric Power Co., Ltd., Tohoku Economic Federation, three local governments and four regional banks as limited partners.

Livedoor Co., Ltd. offers various Internet solutions. The firm primarily provides computer network consulting, computer network management, development and sale of computer programs, and network content editing and design services. It operates in Japan, China, Thailand, Germany, and Spain. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Business Search Technologies Corp. provides search solutions for enterprises, eCommerce portals, and various websites and systems. It utilizes the core search engine technology to offer platforms for taking advantage of distributed information and knowledge on the web. The firm’s products include WiSe, a search engine package software, and probo, a site search software-as-a-service. The company was founded on February 9, 2004 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Prospine Co., Ltd. designs and manufactures magnet gears and non-contact transmission devices. Its products include couplings, miters, linear sliders, and magnet brakes. The firm's products are used in applications such as railroad, automotive parts, medical equipment, food and beverage, liquid crystal display and semiconductors, energy, and conveyance. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Osaki, Japan.

Nohara Co., Ltd. provides building and construction materials. It also offers materials for traffic safety, disaster prevention, environment, landscape, civil engineering, and industrial. The firm's services range from design, production, sales and construction to maintenance. The company was founded in 1598 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Anime International Co., Inc. creates and produces cartoon motion pictures. The private company is based in Tokyo, Japan. Anime International Co. was acquired by Anime International Co. /Miura/ from Aplix Corp. on January 20, 2014 for $0.0 million.

Creww Inc. is a holding company that operates an online community for entrepreneurs. It develops and manages an online database that works as a startups’ corporate site. The firm’s database offers information that startups need to publish such as recruitment, press archives and activities. The company was founded by Ijichi Sorato and Youichi Ogino in 2012 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

BEAMO Inc. provides mobile telecommunication services. The private company is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Smart Mobile Communications Co., Ltd. engages in telecommunications business. It provides information processing and mobile virtual network operator services. The company was founded on February 13, 2007 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.