Our Mission

The lost 30 years, the declining birthrate, the aging population, the rapid depreciation of the yen and rising prices, the decline of Japan's international status...
What will happen in the future if we don't do something to change this situation.

In these uncertain times, it's time to
"Launch yourself beyond your border!"
Realizing a sustainable and prosperous society through global challenges and co-creation
We are a platform-type startup support company
That is the mission of Global Launchers.

Our Services for statrups from overseas
as your "country manager"

Support for launching Japanese business for overseas startups
（Temporary Country Manager role，Rep office set up)

We provide the following comprehensive support to help foreign companies smoothly enter the Japanese market and develop their business.
Currently, we provide the following services mainly in the Tokai region.
Please feel free to contact us for any other requests you may have.
The service content and fees would be discussed individually.
  • Acting country manager
  • Developing a marketing strategy
  • Search for partner companies
  • Establishment of corporations/branches
  • Opening of bank accounts
  • Preparation of English financial statements, tax filing agency in Japan
  • Support for staff recruitment and conclusion of company housing arrangement contracts
  • Attending client visits, etc.

 Fundraising Support

  • IPO Support
  • Venture Capital (Domestic and International)
  • Banks, Angels, Grants
  • Financial Strategy Development
  • Business Plan Creation Assistance

Cross-Border Investments

  • Investment in Japanese startups and M&A from overseas
  • Support for foreign companies listing on the Japanese market
  • Investments and M&A from Japan to overseas
  • Support for Japanese companies listing on overseas markets (Nasdaq)
  • Sourcing and coordination of investment targets
  • Business planning, Due Diligence, stock valuation, IFRS compliance
  • Financial Advisory, brokerage services

Legal and Intellectual Property Management

  • Drafting and reviewing contracts
  • Creating and managing IP portfolio over the globe (patents, trademarks, designs, trade secrets, etc.)
  • Litigation support
  • Support for international expansion
  • Customs consulting

IT & Digital Transformation (DX)

  • Implementation of ERP systems
  • Promotion of digital transformation in management processes
  • Business process optimization through the use of AI
  • Implementation of workflow systems

Strengthening Back-Office Infrastructure

  • Business strategy formulation, financial strategy formulation, CFO services
  • Establishment of internal financial reporting systems, acceleration of financial closing, cash flow management
  • Budget creation, budget-to-actual management systems
  • Internal controls, SOX compliance
  • Preparation of disclosure documents, Investor Relations
  • Compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

Human Resources & Labor

  • Development of personnel systems
  • Recruitment support (talent acquisition)
  • Staff training
  • Coaching

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Launchers is composed of specialists who excel in manufacturing centered around the Tokai area and have strong expertise in finance, law, and intellectual property both domestically and internationally. The members of Global Launchers are professionals in their respective fields who have gathered with the ambition of "creating innovation from the Tokai area and bringing it to the world!" By combining their individual experiences and strong determination, they support the realization of "global innovation" through the collaboration of startups and small to medium-sized enterprises.

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General Manager Message

"Unlocking the Potential of Challenging Individuals and Companies"

Our philosophy is to "unlock the potential of individuals and companies that challenge themselves globally." Our aim is to accelerate the commercialization of startups by supporting them with the backing of collaborative small to medium-sized enterprises, ultimately enhancing Japan's presence and reclaiming its brilliance through ventures into rapidly growing international markets.

With the motto "Launch yourself beyond your border" (Challenge the Infinite Possibilities!), we aspire to be a platform company that enables individuals and businesses to push beyond their limits and embrace new challenges. Through numerous endeavors, we aim for Japan to genuinely revive, instilling dreams and hopes and becoming a nation that can once again take pride on the global stage.

Join Global Launchers in enjoying the challenges, so together we can see Japan rise again with renewed spirit and ambition!

Takaaki Kishida
GM, Cirtified Public Accountant, Global Launchers

Members

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Jonan Law Office
Representative Attorney/Patent Attorney
Junya Kato

[Profile]
Mr. Kato founded Jonan Law Office in 2012. He has served as an outside director of Ateam, Inc. and several other startup companies. He has also served as an adjunct lecturer at Nagoya University Law School and several other universities, and is a mentor for "PRE-STATION Ai," a startup support base in Aichi Prefecture in 2021. He is involved in legal advisory, intellectual property, M&A, personnel and labor affairs, corporate legal affairs, etc. for startup companies.

[Message]
I will do my best to support young entrepreneurs who energize Japan. I would be very happy if my knowledge and experience can be of any help. Let's aim for the world together.
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Johnan Law Group
Representative Patent Attorney/U.S. Attorney
Jun Itaya

[Profile]
After graduating from a graduate school, Mr. Itaya worked as a Japanese patent attorney and has been involved in patent prosecution in Japan and the U.S.A. While on secondment to a U.S. corporation, he passed the Bar Examination in US and was admitted to the California State Bar. He specializes in Japanese and U.S. intellectual property law and has expertise in a wide range of technical fields from automobiles to IT/software to blockchain & crypt currency technology.

[Message]
As a member of Launchers, I will support young entrepreneurs who are aiming for the world. In an area where cutting-edge technology and law are intertwined, we aim to protect your company's ideas and brand, and to cultivate the core IP that will enable you to compete on the world stage.
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grass roots Accounting Firm
Representative Certified Public Accountant, Certified Tax Accountant
Keishi Kozato

[Profile]
Certified Public Accountant and Certified Tax Accountant, born in Gifu Prefecture in 1979. After graduating from Waseda University, he worked at Square Enix and then at an auditing firm where he audited listed and unlisted companies and supported IPOs. 2012, he made a U-turn to Gifu and worked on "nurturing finance" at Hida Credit Union. Focused on crowdfunding, establishment and operation of a regional capital company, and engaged in fintech and startup investment.

[Message]
Contribute to revitalizing the local economy and creating new business opportunities through financial concepts rooted in the local community. Aims to provide innovative financial services and support the growth of startups and local companies.

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Tax co. Aoi Partners
Representative Partner / Certified Public Tax Accountant
Kazuya Hanada

[Profile]
Registered as a certified tax accountant in Nagoya, Aichi in 2002, and established Aoi Partners Tax Corporation in 2011. Focused on corporate advisory, inheritance tax returns, tax investigation support, organizational restructuring support, accounting consultation, and accounting representation. He supports start-up companies to improve their accounting by IT and DX and has the top track record of cloud accounting support in Aichi Prefecture.

[Message]
We will support labor-saving and optimization of accounting operations by demonstrating our expertise from the start-up phase. We intend to contribute to the continuation and development of companies by supporting young entrepreneurs.
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WakuWaku Create Co.
Representative Director
Tetsuya Kataoka

[Profile]
At the age of 26, he started his own business as a training gym owner and trainer. After studying writing and presentation skills, he started his consulting business at the age of 32. He has held more than 500 seminars for executives and has an established reputation for his presentation skills. He has earned the trust of major accounting firms and companies with 20,000 members by providing them with presentation guidance.

[Message]
Through the Launchers business, I want to do my best to support the challenges of young entrepreneurs and the change and growth of people and products. I look forward to expanding business possibilities through the power of communication and working together to create new value. Together with Launchers, we aim to spread our wings to the world.
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Sakashita Patent & Trademark Office
Representative Patent Attorney
Noriko Sakashita

[Profile]
Registered as a patent attorney in 2013; registered as a supplementary registration for representation in specific infringement litigations in 2016. After graduating from university, worked as a researcher and in the intellectual property department of a chemical manufacturer; from 2008, engaged in domestic and foreign patent prosecution in technical fields such as software, medical devices, and polymer materials at a patent firm; in 2021, started his own practice, providing support to small and medium-sized companies and sole proprietors in obtaining rights for patents, designs, and trademarks, both domestic and foreign. She has been practicing as an independent practitioner since 2021.

[Message]
To protect the ideas and brands created by entrepreneurs and innovators with intellectual property, thereby contributing to their growth and differentiation in the market.
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Executive Scribe's Office
TOKIIRO Works
Representative/Executive Scribe
Aya Kito

[Profile]
After graduating from Aichi University, she embarked on a career in the travel industry, journeying through more than 35 countries.
She then transitioned into the international trade industry, dedicating over a decade of her professional journey.
During this tenure, she served as a customs broker
and made contributions to the trade divisions of a corporation.
Today, she applies her vast experience as an administrative scribe, conducting trade procedures and seminars.

[Message]
Inspired by the words of a senior colleague, "When you hit a wall, think like a CEO and take action," I have cultivated a diverse business acumen across customer service, sales, planning, public relations, and administration. Leveraging these experiences, I am committed to supporting the business growth of those who dare to take on global challenges.
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IPO Bank Co., Ltd.
Representative Director, Certified Public Accountant / Certified Tax Accountant
Michio Minakata

[Profile]
After working for KPMG in Japan and the U.S. in the areas of auditing and IPOs, he worked for NASDAQ Japan before establishing IPOBANK. He has experience in assisting companies to list on overseas markets such as Nasdaq in the U.S. and Hong Kong, and has a large network of contacts among securities firms, auditing firms, and lawyers in various countries. Currently, while participating in many listing projects, he is a lecturer at Nasdaq listing seminars and disseminates information on Youtube.

[Messsage]
I consider the IPO of a company not as a goal but as a stage in the growth of a company, and I will pursue the joy of walking with the company through this big step.
【YouTube】Nasdaq listing seminar

Indobox Inc. 
CEO / Master of Project Design
Daisuke Tanji

A special expert on Indian business in Japan, he was engaged in domestic and overseas trade for steel and automobile industries in a major trading company for 20 years, and after working in India (New Delhi and Mumbai) for 5 years, he started his own business in Nagoya, Japan, where he has been working with vitality to support Japanese companies expand their business in India, organizing seminars, accompanying site visits, and introducing high-skilled human resources from India. International Advisor, Aichi Industrial Promotion Organization, Aichi Desk of India

[Message]"Action trumps everything." Let's work together to maximize value with a global mindset.

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Fukuda Planning Co.
Representative Director/Marketing Advisor
Hajime Fukuda

After joining a major real estate brokerage firm in 1998, he achieved No. 1 results in the Tokai area within a few years despite the harsh working environment. At the age of 40, he started his own business and consulted with many business owners on a wide range of issues in the aftermath of the Lehman Shock, and as he honed his problem-solving skills, he became a management consultant.

[Message]
No business can generate sales unless it can attract customers and create a system. I am good at "creating results" by creating theories and systems, rather than by determination, perseverance, and hard work. I will do my best to grow and succeed together with you as your "right-hand man" and "running mate. My favorite words are "Other horse power and many horse power" and "He who controls information controls the industry.
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Corporate Details

Global Launchers

(Nagoya Head Office)
〒466--0064  1-2-32, Tsurumai, Showa-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi, Japan

(Tokyo Office) 
〒113-0033　5-13-3 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Tel: 050-3629-1977

e-mail：tkishida@g-launchers.com