Startup Executive Offline Study Session "Hardships Before and After IPO and Scenarios for Increasing Market Capitalization" Event Report Released

Innovation Inc. (Location: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo / President and CEO: Naoto Tomita) has released a report on its "10th Startup Study Session," an event providing a "place" for learning and a "network" for startup executives.

This event was held in May 2026, with Mr. Yasuhisa Abe, President and CEO of ZenmuTech Inc., and Mr. Shigeki Sakai, Director, CFO & CWO of the same company, as guests. Under the theme "Hardships Before and After IPO and Scenarios for Increasing Market Capitalization," they shared episodes from before and after going public. Please take a look.

Event Report Here: https://note.com/innovation_corp/n/na283c6482b4e

Event Overview: Startup Study Session

This event is operated with the aim of providing a "place" for learning and a "network" for startup executives and entrepreneurs aiming for an IPO. We aim to support startups through means other than investment, such as lectures by senior presidents, panel discussions, and networking among participants.

This was the 10th session, and dozens of startup executives have been continuously participating.

Guests Who Spoke This Time

Yasuhisa Abe, President and CEO, ZenmuTech Inc.

Born in Tokyo. - August 1996: Completed Master of Business Administration at Boston University - September 1996: Joined Oracle Japan Inc. - March 2008: Joined SAP Japan Co., Ltd. - December 2011: Joined Amazon Web Services Japan (now Amazon Web Services Japan G.K.) - February 2022: Joined ZenmuTech Inc. as Executive Officer, CMO - June 2025: Became President and CEO of ZenmuTech Inc. (current position)

After a career of over 20 years in foreign-affiliated IT companies, he led software businesses both domestically and internationally. After joining ZenmuTech Inc., he built a strong sales structure as the head of sales and marketing.

Appointed President and CEO in June 2025. He is challenging the technological application to devices and multi-factor authentication, and further global market expansion, centered on the company's unique "secret sharing technology."

Shigeki Sakai, Director, CFO & CWO, ZenmuTech Inc.

- April 2008: Joined SUS Co., Ltd. - March 2017: Joined ZenmuTech Inc. - January 2020: Manager, Administration Department, ZenmuTech Inc. - June 2020: Director, CFO & Head of Administration Department, ZenmuTech Inc. - March 2025: Director, CFO & CWO & Head of Administration Department, ZenmuTech Inc. (current position)

After gaining extensive practical experience and building systems in finance, human resources, legal affairs, and risk management in the administrative department at SUS Co., Ltd., he joined ZenmuTech Inc. in 2017. He has consistently led the strengthening of the back-office division and has been instrumental in building the company's robust management foundation.

Currently, as Director, CFO & CWO, he is responsible for planning and executing financial strategies and overseeing the compliance system, while also striving to expand the market for data protection solutions utilizing the company's unique "secret sharing technology" and enhance corporate value.

He has also made significant contributions as the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer in promoting the company's IPO on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market in 2025.

About Our Group's CVC

The CVC fund operated by Innovation Group aims to promote innovation through investment in startups.

March 2022

Jointly established "INNOVATION HAYATE V Capital Investment Limited Partnership" with HAYATE INVESTMENT Co., Ltd.

May 2025

Jointly established "INNOVATION V Capital Investment Limited Partnership" with Innovation Engine Inc.

Ms. Amemiya from Innovation Engine Inc. also participated as a moderator in this event.

About INNOVATION V Capital Investment Limited Partnership

General Partner: Innovation Engine Inc.

Main Limited Partner: Innovation Inc.

Establishment Date: May 15, 2025

Fund Size: 1 billion yen

Fund Term: 10 years (with a 2-year extension)

Investment Target: Startups providing innovative solutions and services that promote digitalization

- Theme: #BtoB Business

#Sophistication and efficiency of operations using #AI/Software

#Transformation of business practices

- Keywords: #Labor Shortage #Operational Efficiency #AI/Software Utilization #DX Promotion

#HR Tech #SaaS #Diverse Work Styles #Well-being

#Automation #Reskilling #Productivity Improvement

- Stage: Targeting early to late stages

*While investments will primarily focus on startups within the above investment targets, investments in startups outside these targets may also be considered.

For Startup Representatives Considering Fundraising

We are widely seeking inquiries from startups interested in investment and support from this fund. We will sincerely consider whether we can contribute to your company's immediate growth and support its continuous development, so please feel free to contact us.

<Contact Information for Startups>

- Inquiry Form: https://forms.gle/wstiXBi5PmdAXXvk6

- Inquiry Email Address: [email protected]

- Contact Person: Innovation Inc.

Incubation Unit, Investment Management Group

About Innovation Inc.

Innovation Inc., with its mission to "Change the Way We Work," has been providing services specialized in corporate sales and marketing since its establishment in 2000. We will bring innovation to "work" in Japan by leveraging the strengths in "sales" and "marketing" cultivated since our founding, along with "technology."

Location: TOKYU REIT Shibuya R Bldg. 3F, 3-10-13 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Established: December 14, 2000

President and CEO: Naoto Tomita

URL: https://www.innovation.co.jp/