Noriyuki Matsuda

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation was formed in 1997 as the William H. Gates Foundation. In 1999, the foundation was renamed the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust was created in January 2000 through the merger of the Gates Learning Foundation, which worked to expand access to technology through public libraries and the William H. Gates Foundation, which focused on improving global health. The foundation participates in preventive approaches and collaborative endeavors with government, philanthropic and not-for-profit partners. Priority is given to grants that leverage additional support and serve as a catalyst for long-term, systemic change. The foundation also provides funds to promote greater equity in global health, education and public libraries. Through their partnerships in communities across the US, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is committed to raising the high school graduation rate and helping all students, regardless of race or family income. The foundation is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Sony Corp. of America manufactures audio, video, communications and information technology products. The firm offers its products under the categories of computer, cameras, photo and video, televisions, video and home theater, mobile, tablets and smart devices, playstation, portable devices, home audio, car and marine. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Sumitomo Corp. of Americas provides trading and investment services. Its services include distribution, project management, supply chain management, technology transfer, trade and logistics transport. The firm serves in the area of oil and gas, infrastructure, life style and consumer and natural resources. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Whiteford Taylor & Preston LLP is a law firm with almost 200 attorneys that offers a wide range of business law and litigation services to clients, including start-ups, middle market companies, and Fortune 100 enterprises. The private company is based in Baltimore, MD and was founded in 1933 by Palmer Nickerson and Paul Due. The firm has a growing presence in the mid-Atlantic region, with offices in several cities. Whiteford is recognized by various publications and organizations for its success in high-stakes litigation and provides dispute resolution services to clients of all types, including government entities and nonprofit organizations.

Blank Rome LLP provides legal services. The firm's services include commercial litigation, labor and employment benefits, bankruptcy, energy, financial services, health care, shareholder activism, tax and many more. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

Sony Life Insurance Co. Ltd. provides life insurance, term insurance, endowment insurance, health insurance, nursing care insurance, personal pension insurance, education endowment insurance and equities insurance services. The company was founded in August 1979 by Akio Morita and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Part of Rakuten Group, Inc., RS Empowerment KK is an investment holding Japanese company. The private company is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Rakuten Securities, Inc. engages in the business of brokerage services. It products include spot trading, domestic Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) & Exchange-Traded Note (ETN), real estate investment trust, stock lending services, Initial Public Offering (IPO) shares, domestic and foreign bonds etc. The company was founded on March 24, 1999 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Aberdeen Appointments Agency Ltd. provides management and employment services. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Nagoya Port Terminal Corp. provides construction, leasing, improvement, maintenance and disaster-relief operations at the international container terminal and ferry terminal at the Port of Nagoya. The company was founded on October 22, 1971 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Part of Rakuten Group, Inc., Rakuten Life Insurance Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company that offers insurance services that can be applied for 24 hours a day through the internet. Based in Tokyo, Japan, the private company provides reasonable insurance options that can be tailored to an individual's age, gender, and family structure. Customers can also consult with a dedicated advisor face-to-face if they need assistance. Additionally, Rakuten Life Insurance allows customers to accumulate Rakuten points, adding value to their insurance experience.

BJIT KK is a Japanese offshore development company that has been developing IT software since 2001. The private company is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The company has a track record of working on lab type, contract type, smartphone app, AI, and IoT projects. In addition to IT technical education, they also provide Japanese language education through their engineer training center called BJIT Academy.

Fudemame Co., Ltd. develops and operates a cloud based software solutions for postcard-address book, digital and smart phone cameras. Its operations are carried out through the following business divisions: Business Software, Consumer Software; and Web and Cloud Services Business. The Business Software division provides the planning and development of smooth and efficient customer management applications and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) software. The Consumer Software division provides the planning and development of address book software, handwritten series, packaged software, movie editing software and material collection software. The Web and Cloud Services Business division offers handwritten cloud services, postcard creation, web handwriting, and various mobile applications. The company was founded in April 2011 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Rakuten Capital is the venture capital division of Rakuten Inc. and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The firm was founded in 2014 by Rakuten Inc.

Japan Innovation Network is an accelerator that supports the innovation of large and mid-sized companies in Japan. The Japanese company's goal is to overturn the theory that large companies do not have innovation.

Part of Rakuten Group, Inc., Rakuten Asia Pte Ltd. operates as an e-commerce platform. The private company is based in CapitaGreen, Singapore. The CEO of the Singaporean company is Hiroshi Takasawa.

Part of Rosetta Stone, Inc., Rosetta Stone (UK) Ltd. is a leading provider of language-learning software. The private company is based in London, UK. The British company's award-winning language solution uses proven learning methods and the world's best speech recognition technology to help individuals learn a foreign language efficiently. Rosetta Stone also offers language training for enterprises to increase productivity and reduce costs.

Sony Engineering & Manufacturing of America operates electronics stores.

Nagoya-Yokkaichi International Port Corp. operates and manages container terminals. The private company is based in Nagoya, Japan.

Rakuten Medical, Inc. operates as a clinical stage biotechnology company which develops tumor-targeted precision therapies. It develops new anticancer therapies based on the photoimmunotherapy platform. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

advent, inc. engages in the sales and maintenance of computers and peripherals. It also provides information processing services and software development. The company was founded on December 21, 2015 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Jasmy, Inc. develops and delivers IoT platforms with the mission to make the use of "things" easy, safe, and secure for everyone. The company is located in Japan. The Japanese company aims to bring back data ownership to the original owners of the data and merge blockchain technology into IoT to develop a platform for customers across industries and sectors. The team consists of members with a wealth of experience in diverse areas including electronics, mechanics, telecommunications, devices, system integration, and designing.