Thank you for your continued support.
Our commitment to "growth industry support" stems from our strong desire to "leave a prosperous Japan for the next generation." In the past, Japan was a dynamic hub where capital and top talent gathered around ambitious entrepreneurs to create innovations that led the world. Today, however, our country faces severe challenges, including declining global competitiveness and stagnant wage growth. We believe the key to breaking this cycle and restoring prosperity lies in establishing a thriving "startup ecosystem"—the ultimate engine of innovation. We have made it our mission to build this vital social infrastructure, which will shape the future of Japan.
Having reached our 10-year milestone since our founding in September 2016, we reflect on a decade of focusing our resources at the intersection of talent and startups, consistently empowering those who tackle great challenges. While we faced obstacles along the way, our decisive management restructuring and shift in sales strategy have allowed us to return to our growth trajectory—achieving our long-standing goals since inception of 5 billion yen in revenue and 1 billion yen in operating profit.
As we step into our next decade, we are expanding our horizons. Building on our strong foundation in human capital, we are launching startup M&A advisory services. By integrating these capabilities, we will construct a comprehensive "growth industry support platform" that stands by challengers through every stage of their journey—from founding and value creation to exit strategies and sustainable scaling. Through strategic alliances with major financial institutions, institutional investors, and leading corporations, we will solidify an environment where innovators thrive and continuous innovation is generated.
Financially, our objective is to surpass 10 billion yen in revenue early while maintaining high profitability, driving sustainable corporate value creation with a clear view toward meeting the criteria for transitioning to the Prime Market.
Ten years on, our core mission remains unchanged. We are convinced that "supporting Japan's challengers and building industries" is directly linked to maximizing our corporate value. We are committed to working as one to help the Japanese economy regain its strength and to realize a society where the next generation can live with pride and hope.
We ask for your continued support and guidance as shareholders and investors as we pursue our vision for the future and our new growth trajectory.
Representative Director and CEO
Yuichiro Shimizu
for Startups, Inc.