Tomotaka Takehara

IM FoodStyle Ltd. engages in the supermarket business. It deals with food manufacturing, wholesaling, and retailing. The company was founded on December 1, 2017 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Unike Software Research Co., Ltd. develops software solutions for pharmacies. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Nihon Kyosai Co., Ltd. provides short-term insurance products. It offers protection in times of disaster, accident, theft, and flood. The company was founded on March 9, 2006 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Japan Regenerative Medicine Co., Ltd. engages in the research and development of regenerative medicine technology, products and cell medicine. The company was founded on October 16, 2013 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

UBS Securities Japan Co., Ltd. (UBS-SJ) is part of the investment banking division and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Switzerland-based UBS AG (SWX: UBSN; NYSE: UBS). Located in Tokyo, the firm was established in 1988. The firm's culture emphasizes cross-business cooperation with fellow subsidiaries both in Japan and globally, combining the reach of a global group with local knowledge and insight. One of the largest securities operations in Japan, UBS-SJ provides investment products and services to Japanese institutional and corporate clients, as well as to foreign investors doing business in Japan. The firm's business is organized in three departments: FIRC (fixed income, rates and currencies), equity and investment banking. The investment banking division specializes in large-cap mergers and acquisitions, performing market research and analysis of M&A deals from a global perspective. The equity department is research-oriented and covers an extensive universe of large-cap Japanese firms. They also cover small- and mid-cap equity, and have specialist expertise in the automobile, auto parts, machinery and pharmaceutical sectors. Services provided to corporate clients include assistance with IPOs, block trades, convertible bonds, and warrants.

GeneTech, Inc. engages in fetal deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) testing and clinical services. The company was founded on October 5, 2010 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Japan Industrial Solutions Co., Ltd. (JIS) is a private equity firm headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The firm was founded in 2010 by a group of institutional investors.

Part of Noritsu Koki Co., Ltd., Doctor Net KK is a Japanese company that provides remote medical support services and information technology solution services. The company is based in Utsunomiya, Japan. Masako Hasegawa has been the CEO of the company since 2017. Doctor Net KK was acquired by NK Relations Godokaisha on June 29, 2010.

IGNITE Group, Inc. (Ignite Group) is a venture capital firm established in 1997. The firm is headquartered in Redwood, California.

NK Works Co., Ltd. distributes industrial machinery and tools. It offers QSS green, accusmart vision and 3D digital monitoring system products. It offers cutting tools, tooling, measuring, engineering and machine tools. The company was founded in October 1976 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Neutral Co., Ltd. engages in the development of local communities with information technology. The company was founded on March 24, 2000 and is headquartered in Nagoya, Japan.

Part of Mamezou K2TOP Holdings Corp., Kowamex Co., Ltd. is a Japanese function engineering company that designs and develops basic robot functions such as automobiles, ships, aircraft, etc. The company focuses on the development of next-generation vehicles, such as case case, and provide valuable functions and technologies based on commitment management philosophy for sdgs. The company also offers function en, which provides functional development in the aircraft and ships, and in-vehicle system for cars. Additionally, they have experience and know-how in developing various designs for many years and offer academic and practical curriculum tokai area. The company has three technologies in software, electric, and mecha, and provide case region development technology, mbd/cae solution, and dx solution.

KJR Management KK engages in asset management and real estate investment trusts business. It provides investment and real estates services. It offers financing, leasing and project development services. The company was founded on November 15, 2000 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses

Phoenix Capital Co. Ltd. (PC) is a Tokyo-based privately-held investment management firm established in 2001. PC specialized in corporate revitalization and manages the Japan Recovery (JRF) and Japan Revival (NRF) investment funds. The firm's clients are domestic institutions. Their investment operations are backed by Japanese financial institutions.

Part of Ernst & Young Global Ltd., Ernst & Young ShinNihon LLC is a Japanese company that helps governments and citizens build a better working world. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. The company specializes in managing complex private equity environments by providing technology-enabled, innovative solutions that streamline operations, drive efficiency and effectiveness, minimize risk and protect businesses. The CEO of the company is Moriaki Kida.

Teibow Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells marker pen nibs. The firm's products are used in writing pens, markers, calligraphy pens, recording instruments, erasers, cosmetics, ink feeders, home products, and medical products. The company was founded in June 1896 and is headquartered in Hamamatsu, Japan.

Cable Networks Akita KK engages in the general broadcasting and telecommunications business. Its business includes cable television programming services, information processing, production and sales of broadcast programs, sale of publications, and advertising business. It also offers design, construction, management, lease and sales of general broadcasting & communication equipment; planning and management of entertainment; real estate leasing and management; data center operation; nursery school operation; mail order; buying and selling of antiques and related business services. The company was founded June 12, 1984 and is headquartered in Akita, Japan.

Apax Partners Holdings Ltd. provides investment services. The firm focuses in the area of media, retail, health care, financial, and telecommunication sectors. The company was founded on February 6, 1991 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

The Innovation Network Corporation of Japan (INCJ), a unique public-private partnership aimed at promoting innovation and enhancing the value of businesses in Japan, was launched in July 2009. Leveraging the rich history of Japanese technological prowess, the INCJ aims to provide financial, technological and management support in order to promote the creation of next-generation businesses through 'open innovation,' or the flow of technology and expertise beyond the boundaries of existing organizational structures. The INCJ will draw on funding as well as management and technological expertise from the public and private sectors. The INCJ is actively reviewing various investment opportunities in areas of environment and energy, electronics and IT, bio-tech, and infrastructure such as water supply, railway service, and nuclear power supply. Each investment will be thoroughly vetted to ensure it meets the exacting standards of the INCJ's Innovation Network Committee, which will make the final investment decisions. The INCJ is capitalized at 92 billion yen, with the Japanese government injecting 82 billion yen and 19 private corporations (refer to details in Appendix below) providing a further 10 billion yen. The government will also provide guarantees up to a total of 800 billion yen for INCJ investments, giving it an investment capability of approximately 900 billion yen (US$10 billion). The INCJ will be established for a period of 15 years.