Koji Tanami

Nomura International (Hong Kong) Ltd. (Nomura International HK) is the brokerage subsidiary of Nomura Asia Pacific Holdings Co. Ltd., which is ultimately-owned by Nomura Holdings, Inc. (TYO: 8604) in Japan. Headquartered in Hong Kong, the firm’s global markets team offers research, sales and trading of global securities to a diverse range of clients globally, including institutional investors, financial institutions, corporates, financial sponsors and government entities. Nomura International HK operates a truly integrated, cross-asset platform which includes research, sales and trading in equities, currencies, rates and credit in cash and derivative products.

JAFCO Group Co. Ltd. (JAFCO Group) is the private equity arm of the parent firm, JAFCO (TSE: 8595), founded in 1973. The firm is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Meiko Shokai Co., Ltd. manufactures office equipment. It supplies shredding machines, sealing devices, air purifiers, voice call systems, envelope openers, and office automation equipment. It also offers equipment maintenance, repair, and recycling services. The company was founded on June 2, 1959 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Nichibei Parts Co. Ltd. manufactures and distributes electronic components. It offers mobile and home electronics. The company was founded on July 6, 1956 and is headquartered in Edogawa-ku, Japan.

Art Japan Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells security and fire prevention systems equipment. Its products include Ns entry and exit management system series, AIRACCESS series, TSNAC controller series, and W-LINE access control system. The company was founded on January 14, 1976 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Japan Academic Society for Ventures & Entrepreneurs operates association for venture entrepreneurs. It conducts research and supports entrepreneurial activities. The company was founded by Sachio Semmoto on November 18, 1997 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Venture Enterprise Center conducts various startup business supporting activities. It provides research information, policy proposal, and development of entrepreneurial environment. The company was founded in July 1975 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.