Mineki Okura

Part of A Holdings Corp., Bracket, Inc. is a Japanese company that aims to contribute to the development of the economy through its comprehensive services for store digitalization. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. With a slogan of "just for fun," Bracket supports individual businesses to medium-sized businesses in opening online shops, using POS cash registers, implementing cashless payment systems, setting up online reservation systems, and developing store applications. The company provides an environment that enables easier and more efficient operations, ultimately supporting business growth. Bracket was acquired by ZOZO, Inc., part of A Holdings Corp., on August 15, 2013 for $6.51 million.

Maezawa Fund KK (Maezawa Fund) is an independent venture capital firm founded in 2020 by Maezawa Yusaku. The firm is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Lyra Ventures (Lyra Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2017 by Reina Nakamura. The firm is headquartered in Singapore.

Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd. engages in the financial instruments business that includes sales and trade of equity and bond, research, and investment trusts. It operates through the following business divisions: Retail, Corporate Investment Services, and Markets and Products. The Retail business division markets equities, bonds, investment trusts, and insurance for individual clients. The Corporate Investment Services business division offers securities solutions, investment banking, management strategies and raising funds for corporate clients. The Markets and Products division handles the product development. The company was founded in July 1917 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.