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Hotlink Group's Effyis Selected as a Coworking Member

The Hotlink Group, headquartered in Tokyo, has exciting news regarding its American subsidiary Effyis, Inc., which operates under the service brand name Socialgist. The company has recently been chosen as a coworking member of the Japan Innovation Campus, an initiative established by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).

About Japan Innovation Campus

Launched in November 2023, the Japan Innovation Campus aims to foster 'Born Global' startups by providing them with a supportive environment in Silicon Valley, specifically in Palo Alto, California. The campus facilitates various resources such as private offices, co-working spaces, funding opportunities, and networking events. Noteworthy activities include events where local investors and venture capitalists can interact with Japanese startups to help them secure investments, talent, and partnerships. The fourth phase of open calls for coworking members began in October 2025, and after a rigorous selection process, 139 companies, including 19 J-Startup firms, were chosen based on their potential for growth in the U.S. market.

Selection of Socialgist

Socialgist distinguishes itself as a data infrastructure company that collects and structures diverse public data from social media, forums, and news sources. By providing this data in a manner that can be immediately utilized for AI development and Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) analysis, Socialgist supports businesses and governmental agencies efficiently. Furthermore, it adheres to data ethics and regulatory requirements in both Japan and the U.S., offering a secure data distribution framework. The selection by METI highlights the societal significance and growth potential of the data infrastructure provided by Socialgist.

Future Developments

The Japan Innovation Campus will continue to host networking and pitch events that invite local investors, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurs. Socialgist aims to leverage these opportunities to enhance its fundraising efforts and establish partnerships within the U.S. market. Additionally, Effyis plans to expand the overall data business of the Hotlink Group through these endeavors.

About Socialgist, Inc.

Socialgist's mission is to become a leading provider of data access solutions for structured and unstructured content across major global social media platforms, blogs, and consumer platforms. As online communities continue to grow and fragment, having access to a broad range of conversations becomes crucial in shaping insights for both mainstream and emerging trends. Leveraging advanced data collection and integration services for posts (conversations), Socialgist assists companies in harnessing big data for market research, competitive intelligence, customer engagement, and innovation.

Inquiries Regarding This Announcement

For further information, you can contact:

• - Email: [email protected]
• - Website: Socialgist.AI

About Hotlink Group

Founded on June 26, 2000, Hotlink Group is the core enterprise of the Hotlink conglomerate, which operates in both Japan and the U.S. The company analyzes social big data reflected in consumer voices, including social media postings, to support businesses in their marketing activities, media reporting, and disaster response. As it moves into the era of Web3, Hotlink Group seeks to leverage its data analytical capabilities to build infrastructures that enable a world where people can experience 'HOTTO' (relief or comfort) worldwide.

• - Head Office: 5th Floor, Fujimi Duplex Biz, 1-3-11 Fujimi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
• - Business Focus: SNS marketing support
• - URL: hottolink.co.jp