WHO WE ARE

We are a team dedicated to supporting companies that drive innovation as 'THE GATE,' bridging the gap between large corporations and startups.
Our professional advisors, with their extensive industry knowledge and experience, provide practical, hands-on support to accelerate innovation, moving beyond mere theoretical concepts.

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VISION

Updating Japan

MISSION

Creating a world where everyone
can take on challenges

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IDENTITY

REALIZE AN INNOVATIVE WORLD.
WE ARE GETTING ADILE LEAN TEAM.

We are committed to continually advancing and expanding, not as a small boutique, but as a company with top brands, talent, and capabilities. To achieve this, we will maintain high profitability.

SLOGAN

FOR INNOVATORS,
FOR THE FUTURE OF JAPAN.

Japan, once a leader on the global stage, has seen its position decline over the past 30 years, with not only advanced countries but also developing nations catching up and surpassing it. Sourcing Brothers aims to foster innovators who will bring about transformative change and contribute to restoring Japan's international competitive edge.

BOARD MEMBER

  • Representatives

    Sota
    Ozawa

    Co-Founder

    Sota<br>Ozawa

    Experience in DX consulting with manufacturing and core system implementations for major automobile manufacturers at Otsuka Shokai. Engaged in M&A advisory at M&A Capital Partners before founding Sourcing Brothers.

  • Representatives

    Shotaro
    Watanabe

    Co-Founder

    Shotaro<br>Watanabe

    Experience in asset management consulting at Daiwa Securities. Engaged in M&A advisory at M&A Capital Partners. Founded Sourcing Brothers

  • Director

    Kiyotaka
    Kudo

    SBI SECURITIES

    Kiyotaka<br>Kudo

    1996 Graduated Keio Univ
    1996 Tokyo Exchange
    1998 Tokyo Exchange IPO Div
    2010 SBI Securities Executive Officer
    2023 SBI Secutrities Executive Officer and Head of Venture Growth Promotion Division
    2023 Sourcing Brothers Director

  • Auditor

    Yusuke
    Arai

    SHIFT

    Yusuke<br>Arai

    1998 Graduated Meiji Univ
    1996 Misuzu Audit Firm
    2007 Ryusei Audit Firm
    2008 EY Audit Firm Japan
    2016 Toyo Audit Firm
    2022 SHIFT External Board Member
    2023 Sourcing Brothers Board Member

  • Managing Partner

    Takashi
    Kato

    Global Investment Devision

    Takashi<br>Kato

    1998 Graduated Keio Univ
    1998 Daiwa Institute of Research
    2001 Amazon Japan
    2004 Microsoft
    2009 Lenovo Japan
    2012 Trip Advisor
    2012 Global Brain
    2019 Global Brain US
    2023 Sourcing Brothers

  • Auditor

    Noriko
    Yorimasa

    Statutory Auditor

    Noriko<br>Yorimasa

    1992 Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance
    1997 Chuo Audit Firm
    2007 EY Audit Firm Japan
    2011 Toyo Audit Firm
    2024 Sourcing Brothers Auditor