Lens Inc. Launches Third-Party Management Solution for Risona Group

In a significant advancement for governance, risk, compliance, and security in corporate activities, Lens Inc. has commenced the provision of its third-party management solution, "Lens RM," to Risona Holdings and its four group banks. This initiative aims at streamlining and enhancing operational risk management pertaining to third-party engagements.

Background and Expectations

Lens RM has been adopted by the Risona Group to elevate the efficiency and sophistication of its operational risk management in relation to third-party services. The implementation is expected to deliver a structured approach to managing vendor logs across various departments of Risona Holdings and its group companies. This enables the output of up-to-date registries of third-party contractors and Nth parties, which can be utilized for monitoring centralized risks effectively.

Structured Vendor Registry

One of the key features of Lens RM is its capacity to output structured logs of the latest contractors and subcontractors per department within Risona Holdings and the affiliated banks. This feature is crucial for monitoring and managing potential risks associated with the network of dependencies that companies rely on.

Digital Transformation of Risk Assessment Processes

Lens RM also facilitates the digitalization of risk assessment processes encompassing not only the contractors but also the personnel involved and the relevant departments handling risk. This digitization invariably leads to enhanced operational efficiency, making it easier to track and assess risks associated with third-party services.

Comprehensive Risk Evaluation Powered by AI

Additionally, Lens RM employs artificial intelligence to conduct thorough risk evaluations. In assessing compliance with legal and regulatory requirements across various risk categories, the system leverages AI for scrutinizing response content and identifying the locations of risks. This approach is designed to ensure a comprehensive evaluation of compliance risks, fortifying Risona Group’s risk management framework.

CEO's Comments

Expressing enthusiasm for the collaboration, Lens Inc.'s CEO stated, "We are genuinely pleased that Risona Group chose 'Lens RM' to enhance and streamline third-party management and risk processes. Since our inception, we have focused on governance, risk, compliance, and security management, utilizing AI and technology to support our clients. As the significance of third-party risk management continues to grow, we acknowledge that the digitalization of processes and the sophistication brought about by AI are indispensable. Our ambition is to support the management of vital assets and information for financial institutions, seeking the ideal approach for the AI era while enhancing the value of 'Lens RM.'"

About Lens Inc.

Founded in 2022, Lens Inc. is dedicated to developing and providing solutions that support corporate activities from the perspectives of governance, risk, compliance, and security. In February 2025, Lens announced a successful seed round raising 844 million yen. Starting in August 2023, the company launched the SaaS product "Lens RM," designed to facilitate the management of external vendors, subcontractors, and cloud services while also addressing risk management and internal control within internal departments and projects. By leveraging the digitalization of management processes and the integration of AI, companies can achieve cost reductions and enhanced risk management capabilities. Lens RM is already being adopted by major financial institutions and other large enterprises.