Announcement of Sponsorship Agreement with Kotaro Tsunematsu

fundnote Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Katsuma Watanabe) is pleased to announce the conclusion of a sponsorship agreement with Kotaro Tsunematsu, who is continuing to pursue his dream of playing in Major League Baseball in the United States.

After serving as the clean-up hitter for the Keio University baseball team, Tsunematsu traveled to the U.S. alone without playing in the Japanese professional leagues. He is currently honing his skills in the minor leagues, striving to reach the world's highest stage: MLB. With an impressive physique, strong hitting power, and fluent English (evidenced by a perfect TOEIC score), he represents the next generation of intellectually and physically gifted athletes.

fundnote is an independent asset management firm dedicated to the mission of 'enriching Japan through investment.' We believe that investment is about believing in the future and supporting those who challenge themselves. Tsunematsu's spirit of believing in his potential and stepping out onto the global stage resonates deeply with our corporate philosophy. We are committed to supporting him long-term and sharing the story of his journey to inspire others.

Kotaro Tsunematsu Profile Born in Kanagawa. Graduated from Keio University's Faculty of Law in 2026. Served as a clean-up hitter for the university baseball team before heading to the U.S. Currently aiming for a promotion to the MLB with the Chicago Cubs' minor league team. Also possesses exceptional language skills, including a perfect TOEIC score.

About fundnote Inc. Founded in August 2021, fundnote is an independent asset management firm specializing in active investment in domestic listed and unlisted stocks. The firm began operating investment partnerships in 2022 and launched public mutual funds in December 2024. As of February 2026, the number of account openings for public mutual funds exceeded 10,000. We are currently building an active fund platform centered on 'transparent asset management where the faces and philosophies of the managers are visible.'