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Shinka and Fixstars Forge Strategic Partnership for AI Innovation

In a significant move to bolster its AI capabilities, Shinka Co., Ltd., based in Chiyoda, Tokyo, has announced a capital partnership with Fixstars, a prominent technology firm headquartered in Minato, Tokyo. Effective from June 19, 2026, the agreement involves a third-party allotment of shares to Fixstars Investment, a subsidiary of Fixstars. This partnership marks a pivotal shift from a mere operational collaboration to a long-term alliance aimed at advancing the integrated AI communication platform, KaiKura.

The Background of the Partnership

Earlier this year, on March 30, 2026, Shinka and Fixstars initiated their collaboration by signing a business partnership agreement. Subsequently, Shinka unveiled its largest growth investment plan yet, amounting to 980 million yen, focusing on enhancing AI functionalities within KaiKura. This investment aims to jointly develop unique AI engines and leverage cutting-edge technology to stay competitive in an evolving market.

Shinka is committed to transforming from a company that uses AI to one that creates it. The rapid evolution of generative AI necessitates a swift innovation pace, prompting the need to deepen its infrastructure with proprietary engines. To effectively respond to this shift, Shinka and Fixstars have escalated their partnership, solidifying their commitment to establish a robust framework for developing autonomous AI solutions.

Accelerating AI Development

The capital partnership signifies a strategic enhancement of their earlier relationship, focusing on nurturing unique AI development capabilities and establishing a solid foundation over the medium and long term. Both companies are aligned in their vision to advance the rapidly changing AI landscape and anticipate achieving unparalleled development speeds.

For further details regarding the capital partnership and the related third-party issuance of shares scheduled for July 6, 2026, please refer to this document.

Shinka's AI Vision

In conjunction with the capital partnership, Shinka unveiled its core strategy for AI utilization dubbed the 'AI Vision.' This vision underscores the objective of transforming conversations into a competitive edge for businesses. The partnership with Fixstars is viewed as a foundational step towards this vision, enabling the rapid processing and learning from vast amounts of conversational data through advanced technologies supported by Fixstars' expertise in speed optimization.

For more details on the AI Vision, Shinka has released additional information in a separate press release available here.

About Fixstars

Fixstars operates under the corporate philosophy of 'Speed up your AI' and is renowned for optimizing software to maximize computational resources. Their technology dramatically enhances both inference processing and training processes for AI models across various sectors, including healthcare, manufacturing, finance, and mobility. Founded in August 2002 and based in Shibaura, Minato, Fixstars is dedicated to driving the future of next-generation AI technologies.

Company Overview

• - Name: Fixstars Corporation
• - Location: 1-1-1 Shibaura, Minato, Tokyo, BLUE FRONT SHIBAURA TOWER S 31F
• - CEO: Satoshi Miki
• - Established: August 2002
• - Capital: 554.46 million yen
• - Website: Fixstars

About Shinka

Shinka, a company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market under code 149A, is dedicated to making corporate conversations more engaging through its communication platform, reflecting their motto 'Make the World More Interesting with IT.' Established on January 8, 2014, and headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Shinka aims to harness the power of AI to innovate the way businesses communicate.

Company Overview

• - Name: Shinka Co., Ltd.
• - CEO: Takahiro Ejiri
• - Location: 3-17 Kanda Nishikicho, Chiyoda, Tokyo
• - Established: January 8, 2014
• - Capital: 397 million yen
• - Employees: 81 (as of March 2026)
• - Corporate Website: Shinka
• - IR Note: Shinka IR Note