Takao Iwayanagi

RC Partners, Inc. engages in the operation and management of investment funds. The company was founded on February 12, 2014 and is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan.

DZ BANK AG operates as a central and commercial bank. It provides retail banking, equity sales, relationship management, transaction banking, commercial paper programs, consulting, research, front, back office and exchange-traded derivatives. The firm specializes in fixed income and private-customer-focused securities services. The company was founded in 1883 and is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany.

Rongtong Fund Management Co., Ltd. (Rongtong) is the investment advisory subsidiary of New Times Securities Co. Ltd. in China. Headquartered in Shenzhen, the firm was founded in 2001 and has a partnership with Nikko Asset Management Co., Ltd. Rongtong manages a range of open-end mutual funds and closed-end investment funds for various investors.

ReproCELL USA, Inc. is based in Beltsville, MD. Part of ReproCELL, Inc., ReproCELL USA, Inc. is a company that engages in iPS cell research business.

BioServe Biotechnologies Ltd. provides genomics products and services. It offers DNA, RNA extractions, genotyping, real time PCR and molecular diagnostic testing services. The company was founded by Ramakrishna Modali and Robert Skurla in 1989 and is headquartered in Beltsville, MD.

Stemgent, Inc. develops technology and application solutions for the advancement of stem cell research. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Lexington, MA.

Biopta Ltd. provides biological research and human tissues in drug development. It conducts research on the effect of drug activity prior to clinical trials using fresh human tissues. The firm engages in the use of functional human tissue to predict drug activity prior to clinical trials. It provides lab services, comparative pharmacology, clinical biopsies, in vitro and ex vivo techniques, and customized services, as well as cardiac, vascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, human absorption, skin, and genitourinary related services. The company was founded by David Bunton and Chris Hillier and in 2002 and is headquartered in Glasgow, the United Kingdom.

Part of ReproCELL, Inc., ReproCELL Europe Ltd. is a British company that specializes in providing solutions for translating scientific discoveries into therapies. The company is based in Glasgow, UK. The company's expertise lies in human tissue and stem cells, and they offer consultation services to researchers facing challenges in their research. David C. Bunton has been the CEO of the company since 2017.

Part of Curato Japan KK, Repro Curato KK is a Japanese company that distributes cosmetics, hair materials, and beauty products. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. The company was founded in 2016. Repro Curato KK was acquired by Curato Japan KK on July 16, 2021.

Deepcore, Inc. (Deepcore) is a venture capital subsidiary of publicly traded company SoftBank Group Corp. (TYO:9884) founded in 2014. The firm is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Spring Asset Management Ltd. (Hong Kong) engages in the management of assets of Spring Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT). The company was founded on January 29, 2013 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

Mercuria Investment Co., Ltd. provides investment advisory and management. Its activities include corporate investment, real estate, lease, and infrastructure. The company was founded on October 5, 2005 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

The Tokyo Star Bank Ltd. engages in the commercial banking business. Its services include the deposits, loans, domestic and foreign exchanges, securities, and brokerage services. The company was founded on June 11, 2001 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Part of Ally Financial, Inc., GMAC Commercial Mortgage Japan KK is a Japanese company that provides commercial mortgage and credit services. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan.

The Japan Securities Dealers Association operates as its name suggests, serving as an association for securities dealers in Japan. The non-profit company is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Chitose Laboratory Corp. contracts research and development of breeding microbes, and marketing research data. They develop, produce and market substances using microorganism. Neo-Morgan also provides consultations for breeding and fermented technology, and for marketing of the intellectual property rights. The company was founded in November 2002 by Mr. Mitsuru Furusawa and is based in Kanagawa, Japan.

Accenture, Inc. provides management consulting, technology, and outsourcing services. It offers business process outsourcing services which include procurement, supply chain, learning, human resources, finance and accounting as well as services geared to the needs of industries such as utilities, insurance and health care. Accenture is headquartered in Makati City, Philippines. It also has other offices located in Manila and in Cebu.

Chitose Bio Evolution Pte Ltd. engages in biological research. It formulates a strategic direction, and operates business and financing projects in bio business fields. The company is headquartered in Singapore.

Tavelmout Corp. is a company based in Japan that specializes in producing Spirulina, a superfood known for its high nutritional value and health benefits. The Japanese company uses unique cultivation techniques and rapid freezing to offer fresh Spirulina for sale on their website. With a 95%% absorption rate and 60 different nutrients, their Spirulina is a highly effective health food. Tavelmout was founded in 2014, and the CEO is Tomohiro Fujita.

re-plus, Inc. provides property-related financial services. Their business includes finance arrangement of non-recourse loans, construction management and operation/management of investment real estate. re-plus was established in September 2002 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Astellas Venture Management LLC (Astellas Venture Management) is a venture capital subsidiary of Astellas Pharma Inc founded in 2000. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

UTokyo Innovation Platform Co.,Ltd. (UTokyo IPC) is a Venture Capital firm, a subsidiary of University of Tokyo founded in 2016. UTokyo Innovation Platform Co.,Ltd. is headquartered in Tokyo.