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Kaoru Hayashi
Grundare på
DIGITAL GARAGE, INC.
Förmögenhet: 63 M $ per 2026-05-31
Profil
Kaoru Hayashi is the founder of Open Network Lab, Inc., founded in 2011, serving as Chairman since 2013.
Mr. Hayashi is the founder of Digital Garage, Inc., founded in 1995, serving as President, Group CEO & Representative Director since 2004.
Current jobs include Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at DG Financial Technology, Inc. since 2013; Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at BI.Garage, Inc. since 2016; Executive President, CEO & Representative Director at Digital Garage US, Inc. since 2016; Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at CIWorks, Inc. since 2013; Chairman at Kakaku.com, Inc. since 2002; Chairman at ITI, Inc. (Japan); Chairman & President at DG Ventures, Inc. since 2009; Chairman at DG COMMUNICATIONS Co., Ltd. since 2018; Chairman at E-context, Inc. (New) since 2012; Representative Director, Chairman & President at DG Incubation, Inc. (Japan); Representative Director at K Garage Godokaisha since 1996; President & Representative Director at DG Mobile, Inc. since 2009; Director at NaviPlus Co., Ltd. since 2013; Director at FOOZA KK since 2012; Director at Dentsu ScienceJam Inc. since 2013; Director at DG Technologies, Inc. (Tokyo) since 2016; Director at Crypto Garage, Inc. since 2018.
Former jobs include Co-Chairman at Neo Innovation, Inc. in 2011; Chairman & President at econtext Asia Ltd.; Outside Director at Credit Saison Co., Ltd. from 2016 to 2019; Independent Director at Monex Group, Inc.; Outside Director at MEDIA DO Co., Ltd. from 2011 to 2015; Director at New Context Services, Inc. Education includes undergraduate degree from Toyo University, conferred in 1982.
Kända innehav i offentliga företag
| Företag | Datum | Antal aktier | Värdering | Värderingsdatum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DIGITAL GARAGE, INC. 10,24 % | 2025-09-30 | 4 891 870 ( 10,24 % ) | 63 M $ | 2026-05-31 |
Aktiva positioner av Kaoru Hayashi
| Företag | Position | Start |
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| DIGITAL GARAGE, INC. | Grundare | 1995-08-17 |
| KAKAKU.COM, INC. | Ordförande | 2002-07-01 |
ITI, Inc. (Japan)
 ITI, Inc. (Japan) Investment ManagersFinance ITI is a growth-oriented activist investment manager focused on venture capital investing in telecommunications- and Internet-related sectors. The firm invests in unlisted Japanese businesses with high growth potential, targeting technology-based companies likely to profit from the rapid evolution and diffusion of products related to broadband, Internet and mobile technology. ITI's investment process is based on their extensive sector expertise and on potential group synergies. The firm sources potential investments through the parent group's network, supplemented by an open source software project. They follow a hands-on approach and foster the growth of their portfolio companies through the provision of management and business support services including IT shared services. ITI seeks to acquire majority stakes. The firm's preferred exit strategy is IPO, alternatively they arrange buyouts or trade sales in the private sector. | Ordförande | - |
DG COMMUNICATIONS Co., Ltd.
 DG COMMUNICATIONS Co., Ltd. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Provides advertising agent services | Ordförande | 2011-06-01 |
Crypto Garage, Inc. | Direktör/Styrelseledamot | 2018-09-01 |
DG Technologies, Inc. (Tokyo)
 DG Technologies, Inc. (Tokyo) Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides IT consulting services | Direktör/Styrelseledamot | 2016-09-01 |
BI.Garage, Inc.
 BI.Garage, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides digital marketing services | Verkställande Direktör | 2016-09-01 |
CIWorks, Inc. | Verkställande Direktör | 2013-10-13 |
Dentsu ScienceJam Inc.
 Dentsu ScienceJam Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in research and development in the field of science | Direktör/Styrelseledamot | 2013-08-01 |
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Kaoru Hayashis utbildningar
Erfarenheter
Innehade positioner
Aktiva
Inaktiva
Börsnoterade företag
Privata företag
Relationer
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Första gradens relationer
26
Företag kopplade till första graden
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Kopplade företag
| Privata företag | 26 |
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DG Financial Technology, Inc.
 DG Financial Technology, Inc. Regional BanksFinance Provides electronic funds transfer agency services | Finance |
Credit Saison Co., Ltd.
 Credit Saison Co., Ltd. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides consumer credit services | Finance |
Digital Garage, Inc.
 Digital Garage, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides e-commerce, software development, programming and related services | Technology Services |
Kakaku.com, Inc.
 Kakaku.com, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates an online electronic commerce portal and provides insurance products and consulting services | Consumer Services |
Monex Group, Inc.
 Monex Group, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates a holding company whose subsidiary provides securities investment, contract trading, cryptocurrency exchange and real estate rental services | Finance |
K Garage Godokaisha | |
ITI, Inc. (Japan)
ITI, Inc. (Japan) Investment ManagersFinance ITI is a growth-oriented activist investment manager focused on venture capital investing in telecommunications- and Internet-related sectors. The firm invests in unlisted Japanese businesses with high growth potential, targeting technology-based companies likely to profit from the rapid evolution and diffusion of products related to broadband, Internet and mobile technology. ITI's investment process is based on their extensive sector expertise and on potential group synergies. The firm sources potential investments through the parent group's network, supplemented by an open source software project. They follow a hands-on approach and foster the growth of their portfolio companies through the provision of management and business support services including IT shared services. ITI seeks to acquire majority stakes. The firm's preferred exit strategy is IPO, alternatively they arrange buyouts or trade sales in the private sector. | Finance |
DG Ventures, Inc. /Japan/
 DG Ventures, Inc. /Japan/ Investment ManagersFinance DG Ventures invests in companies located across the globe, primarily in Japan. The firm targets companies engaging in internet-related business. It provides financing for early to later stage capital requirements. | Finance |
DG COMMUNICATIONS Co., Ltd.
DG COMMUNICATIONS Co., Ltd. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Provides advertising agent services | Commercial Services |
Toyo University
 Toyo University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
E-context, Inc. (New)
 E-context, Inc. (New) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides payment transaction services | Commercial Services |
BI.Garage, Inc.
BI.Garage, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides digital marketing services | Commercial Services |
DG Mobile, Inc. | |
MEDIA DO Co., Ltd.
 MEDIA DO Co., Ltd. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Distributes e-books | Consumer Services |
New Context Services, Inc.
 New Context Services, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops enterprise application integration and business analysis software | Technology Services |
Digital Garage US, Inc.
 Digital Garage US, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops computer software products | Technology Services |
Open Network Lab, Inc.
 Open Network Lab, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Onlab manages accelerator programs for startups in Japan and overseas. The firm targets companies operating in the fields related to technology and ESG such as WEB3, fintech, internet, climate change solutions, and digital tranformation. It provides financing of up to JPY 10 million per company and considers participation in subsequent financing rounds. | Finance |
NaviPlus Co., Ltd.
 NaviPlus Co., Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Engages in the provision of marketing tools, security and media businesses | Technology Services |
econtext Asia Ltd.
 econtext Asia Ltd. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Provides online payment services and e-Commerce solutions | Technology Services |
Neo Innovation, Inc.
 Neo Innovation, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a full-stack innovation consulting firm that helps organizations incubate and scale new product & business ideas | Commercial Services |
FOOZA KK | |
Dentsu ScienceJam Inc.
Dentsu ScienceJam Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in research and development in the field of science | Commercial Services |
CIWorks, Inc. | |
DG Technologies, Inc. (Tokyo)
DG Technologies, Inc. (Tokyo) Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides IT consulting services | Technology Services |
Crypto Garage, Inc. | |
DG Incubation, Inc. (Japan)
 DG Incubation, Inc. (Japan) Investment ManagersFinance DG Incubation is an active manger which invests in companies located in Japan. The firm invests in a broad range of sectors. | Finance |
