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New Executive Appointment at For Startups Inc.

For Startups Inc., headquartered in Minato Ward, Tokyo, is excited to announce the appointment of Risa Nakata as a new corporate officer, effective April 1, 2026. This appointment aims to bolster the company's commitment to supporting growth industries and enhancing its decision-making processes.

Background of the New Appointment

The restructuring at For Startups emphasizes their vision of "for Startups" and aims to enhance the support for growth industries by streamlining decision-making and improving operational capacity. With Nakata's expertise, the company seeks to establish a more agile organization and a robust framework for sustainable growth.

New Corporate Officer Details

• - Name: Risa Nakata
• - New Position: Corporate Division Human Resources Officer
• - Previous Position: Senior Manager at the COO Office, Talent Agency Division

Risa Nakata's Vision

Risa Nakata expressed her thoughts on the rapidly evolving landscape of growth industries in Japan, stating that while the demand for talent in these sectors has never been higher, challenges in securing skilled personnel and strengthening organizational frameworks continue to be critical management issues. She emphasizes the importance of treating recruitment and organizational development as essential components of a business growth strategy, reinforcing the company's commitment to create sustainable value. "I will strive towards realizing our mission of 'Evolving Together' with dedication," she affirmed.

Risa Nakata's Background

Born in 1994, Nakata began her career at Nomura Securities Co., Ltd. and joined Netjinzaibank Co., Ltd. (now For Startups Inc.) in 2018. As a human capital strategist, she has been instrumental in supporting the organizational development of growth industry companies. She has held various positions including Manager of the Engineering Support Department and has been involved in business development. In 2024, she was appointed as Principal, and from 2025, she took the role of Senior Manager in the COO office, leading both mid-career and new graduate recruitment efforts.

Among her notable contributions are her leadership in the project "Startup Lights," aimed at increasing diversity within startup organizations. Nakata has garnered awards such as the 'Headhunter of the Year' MVP in the IT and Internet category awarded by BizReach in 2019 and the Special Award at the 'GOOD AGENT AWARD' hosted by Recruit in 2020. She has also appeared on popular TV programs, including "Seven Rules" on Fuji TV in November 2020 and NHK's "Don’t Fear Job Hunting, Learn from Seniors!" in March 2022.

About For Startups Inc.

• - Company Name: For Startups Inc.
• - Management: CEO Yuichiro Shimizu, COO Yukiko Tsuneda
• - Established: September 1, 2016
• - Business Focus: Support for growth industries
• - Stock Number: 7089 (Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market)
• - Location: 31F, Moris JP Tower, 1-3-1 Azabudai, Minato-ku, Tokyo
• - Website: For Startups

For Startups is committed to its mission of "Evolving Together" and operates under the vision of "for Startups". The company supports entrepreneurs through collaboration with leading domestic venture capitalists, providing both organizational development and strategic funding to enhance the capabilities of startups. They are also dedicated to establishing a startup ecosystem through a collaborative model involving industry, government, and academia, primarily using their information platform "STARTUP DB."

Through these initiatives, For Startups is eager to strengthen its position as a leader in supporting growth industries while enhancing the potential of nascent and existing startups across Japan.