Kohei Takachi An Overview

Kohei Takachi: An Overview

• Birth and Education: Born in 1984 in Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture. Post-graduation, he joined Shizuoka Bank.

• Professional Journey: Transitioned to Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, specializing in venture support and various consulting roles. In July 2018, he took on the role of CFO at Happy Quality Co., Ltd.

Entrepreneurial Ventures:

• EXPACT Inc. I co-founded EXPACT Inc., focusing on empowering startups and entrepreneurs.

EXPACT

• Society for Venture Investment & Consultation: Established to foster a community for continuous entrepreneurial growth, especially in Shizuoka and other regional areas.

Role at Happy Quality Co., Ltd.:

• As CFO, Kohei has been instrumental in strategic planning and fundraising, significantly contributing to the company's growth.

Impact on the Startup Ecosystem:

• Specializes in startup funding, boasting over 1.5 billion yen in grant acquisition and a cumulative fundraising total exceeding 3.1 billion yen for various companies.

• We launched initiatives like Founder's Circle and Banker's Circle for entrepreneur and CFO development.

• Actively involved in national events like Startup Weekends and youth challenge funds, offering sponsorship and support.

Agricultural Technology Initiatives:

• At Happy Quality, a focus on addressing social issues in agriculture through technology, particularly in response to the decline and aging of farmers in Shizuoka.

• Developed a unique business model integrating cultivation contracting and comprehensive purchasing.

Community and Event Participation:

• Extensive involvement in organizing and sponsoring various Startup Weekends and talk events across different cities.

• We are engaged in panel discussions, webinars, and seminars on startup support, fundraising, and new business strategies.

• They actively participated as a coach, judge, and organizer in numerous entrepreneurial events and business contests.