SOICO
Launch of new service to create Japan’s first “Zebra Company” Provide comprehensive support from start-up to maturity, including financing, personnel planning, and ESG management
～Based on support for over 800 startups and venture companies～ ……
SOICO Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director and CEO: Junichi Kayahara, hereinafter “SOICO”), which specializes in consulting on corporate capital policies, is a company founded with the aim of creating Japan’s first “zebra company”. We will begin offering a new service, “Zebra Company Creation Support,” which provides comprehensive support for management operations from early stage to mature stage.
Based on the “Grand Design and Implementation Plan for New Capitalism (Revised 2023),” which was approved by the Cabinet on June 16, 2023, we will strive to further invigorate Japan’s startup and venture world.
■Purpose/background
Since its founding, SOICO has provided consulting support to over 800 startups and venture companies, focusing on capital policy support. The Japanese government is also putting effort into creating startups, and in June 2022, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry announced 69 support measures as “startup support measures.” However, the reality is that there are only three measures related to M&A and none regarding IPO, and there is little support for exit strategies. Meanwhile, in June of this year, the “Basic Policies for Economic and Fiscal Management and Reform 2023” and the “Grand Design and Implementation Plan for New Capitalism (2023 Revised Edition)” included “Creation of Zebra Enterprises and Impact Investment and Financing.” In the explanation of “expansion,” he touched on “supporting businesses working to resolve regional issues” and “improving the vitality of mid-sized and small businesses.” A “zebra company” is a company that operates with the aim of achieving sustainable growth and a sustainable society. Unlike “unicorn companies,” which are unlisted startups that have been established within 10 years and have a market capitalization of over $1 billion (approximately 110 billion yen) and aim for rapid growth in a short period of time, A company that aims for coexistence and co-prosperity. In recent years, as the importance of sustainability has increased, this is a new form of corporate management that is attracting worldwide attention.
In consideration of the environment surrounding startups and ventures, SOICO has launched a total solution service, “Zebra Company,” which provides all-in-one services from inception to IPO or M&A, in order to aim for “Zebra Company”, in addition to the existing capital policy support. We will begin providing “Creation Support”.
Specifically, we provide start-up support programs in collaboration with tax accountant corporations, social labor consultant
corporations, judicial scrivener corporations, etc., as well as fund raising, human resources recruitment, establishment of personnel systems, issuance of stock options, IPO preparation support, and M&A support. It is done in kan. In particular, with regard to financing, we have provided a variety of support services, including proposals for financing methods that do not assume an IPO, and exit strategies, including business succession and reorganization of capital
structures.
In addition, from the perspective of creating zebra companies, we are working with local governments to support local businesses, and to support mid-sized and small-to-medium-sized businesses, mainly through the services of professional corporations with which we work. We are currently discussing the possibility of providing this service. In the future, we plan to strengthen support for the environment, governance, and social issues so that startups and venture companies can achieve “sustainable prosperity.” As part of our corporate governance consulting for listed companies, we have designed new services that take into account the circumstances of startups and venture companies, using the knowledge we have cultivated through supporting disclosures related to climate change and human capital. We will continue to provide it.
■Overview of “Zebra Company Creation Support”
We aim to provide support and content suitable for all phases of a company from its founding to its maturity, realize sustainable management, and create a zebra company.
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We recognize that the idea of creating “zebra companies” that aim for sustainable prosperity by achieving a high level of both social and business performance is compatible with the environment and marketability surrounding Japanese startups and venture companies. Masu.
We believe that by creating zebra companies, we will become a stepping stone to realizing long-term growth for Japanese companies and, by extension, the Japanese economy.
■Information on recommended seminars We hold free webinars on a wide range of topics, such as stock options, IPOs, CFO/management department recruitment, and personnel evaluation systems, for companies in various stages.
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■Company introduction “SOICO Co., Ltd.”
Our mission is to contribute to the healthy development of companies by using our maximum knowledge, and we provide financing for capital policy issues to hundreds of companies, from newly founded venture companies to major companies that continue to grow even after IPO. We have solved this problem by making full use of the power of
technology. In recent years, in response to the global trend of ESG management and promotion of women’s empowerment, we have been offering “JOTORY (R)” to support the appointment of female outside directors. ■Venture support Stock option issuance support/funding support/IPO support (business management, internal control construction, internal audit, etc.) Stock option issuance support, capital policy planning, financing support such as loans and equity, IPO support, etc. This is a financial support service. In terms of funding support, we provide advice on business plans and financial strategies, and provide total support not only for banks and financial institutions, but also for equity funding from operating companies, VCs, and CVCs, and realize growth strategies for startup companies. support. In addition, in IPO support, specialized consultants with a track record of IPOs will support and guide you through the various issues faced when preparing for listing (IPO) and proceeding with market changes. ■Executive recruitment CFO recruitment “Sharing CFO”* / “CFO Connect” where CFOs gather / “SOICO Agent” agent service for human resources in
accounting, finance, and management departments Management personnel and professionals required for the sustainable growth of companies We introduce management classes from young people to talented young people. In addition, “Full-time CFO” specializes in CFO and proposes private job openings that can only be introduced by our company and exclusive job openings. *Sharing CFO A matching platform that allows you to request professional CFO candidates with skills appropriate to each company’s phase to perform only the necessary tasks when needed, with no initial cost. It can solve problems faced by startups, such as “It is costly to hire a CFO full-time,” “CFO duties are still vague and limited,” and “the most suitable CFO is not available in the job market.” ■Corporate governance consulting Female outside director talent “JOTORY(R)”** / Establishment of nomination and compensation committee, operational support / ESG response consulting Considering each company’s corporate culture and corporate stage, etc., and also considering the trends of other companies and investors. Based on this, we support the construction and maintenance of an optimal corporate governance system together with our customers. In
particular, in ESG-related consulting, we provide a wide range of support, from formulating ESG/sustainability strategies, building promotion systems and mechanisms, promoting specific initiatives, and increasing the sophistication of information disclosure. **JOTORY(R) A matching service for outside executives specializing in women. We can introduce the most suitable female outside director for each company from a diverse range of human resources, including excellent female outside directors, lawyers, and accountants, as well as actresses, professional athletes, NPO representative directors, and professors. Through the provision of the “Female Outside Directors Training Course,” we will develop “practical” human resources who can work immediately. ■Stock compensation system consulting Stock compensation system design and implementation support, overall executive
compensation system design and operation support “Stock compensation system package” Balance of stock compensation system used as an incentive plan for directors and employees with cash compensation We will provide total support from consulting to implementation and operation while sorting out many issues such as determining the appropriate system and appropriate grant amount. We also support the design and operation of executive compensation systems that use competitors as benchmarks and can be appropriately explained to investors and other stakeholders. ■Stock price calculation/stock option evaluation Stock price calculation, fair value evaluation of stock options/bonds with stock acquisition rights (Eggplant evaluation provided) Certified public accountants and data scientists perform stock price calculations, corporate value calculations, business value, preferred stocks, stock options, etc. We handle the calculation and evaluation of rights and stock options.
Company name: SOICO Co., Ltd.
Representative: Representative Director and CEO Junichi Chihara Address: Field Door Nishi-Azabu 2nd floor, 3-3-23 Nishi-Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo Capital: 53 million yen
Established: January 29, 2018
Business content: Venture support, executive recruitment, corporate governance consulting, stock compensation system consulting, stock price calculation/stock option evaluation
URL: https://www.soico.jp/
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