Masahiro Yamamoto

Nistica, Inc. supplies agile optical modules and subsystems. Its products include FLEDGE, FOURIER, high port-count, and ROADM linecard. The company was founded by Thomas A. Strasser and Jefferson L. Wagener in January 2005 and is headquartered in Bridgewater, NJ.

C&O Pharmaceutical Technology (Holdings) Ltd. manufactures and distributes pharmaceutical products. It offers anti-infection and gastrointestinal drugs, drugs for ageing adults, and specialized drugs. The firm's products are used for various indications, such as skin soft tissues infections, analgesic and antipyretic, indigestion or gastro esophageal reflux disorder, respiratory tract infections, sinusitis, hypertension and migraine. The company was founded by Lai Chi Ma and Bin Gao in 2003 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

Monex, Inc. (Monex) is the brokerage subsidiary of Monex Group, Inc. (TSE: 8698, ADR: MNXBY) in Japan. The firm was established jointly by Oki Matsumoto and Sony Corporation in 1999 and merged with Nikko Beans, Inc. in 2005 to form Monex Beans, Inc. Later that year, Monex Beans, Inc. changed their name to Monex, Inc. Based in Tokyo, “MoneX” stands for the future of finance, one step ahead of “MoneY” and aims to be a global technology-based retail financial service provider of financial services and liberal access to capital markets.

MUFG Bank Ltd. engages in the business of financial services. It provides commercial banking, trust banking, securities, credit cards, consumer finance, asset management, leasing and others. The company was founded on August 15, 1919 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Daikin Europe NV manufactures and supplies heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment. It offers climate management solutions. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Oostende, Belgium.

Abeam Consulting Ltd. provides management consulting services. Its services include M&A advisory, customer relationship, human capital, and supply chain management, digital marketing, ABeam visual analytics, and ABeam cloud. The company was founded on April 1, 1981 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Administração e Gestão de Sistemas de Salubridade SA provides water supply services. It focuses on the preservation of the environment, acting throughout the entire water cycle. The company's activities range from consultancy and development of specialized engineering services to the management, operation and maintenance of urban water systems and treatment facilities. The company is headquartered in Porto Salvo, Portugal.

Goldman Sachs Japan Co., Ltd. (GSJCL) is the Japan-based broker-dealer subsidiary of Goldman Sachs (Japan) Ltd., ultimately held by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) in the US. The firm originated in 1974 and was formally founded in 1983. Headquartered in Tokyo, GSJCL offers Internet-based transaction services covering equity, debt, commodities and derivatives to a substantial and diversified client base, which includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and high net worth individuals.

Part of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc., MUFG Bank Ltd. (Hong Kong Branch) is a commercial bank that provides banking services. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

Seajacks International Ltd. operates self-propelled jack-up vessels which provide offshore solutions. The firm operates in both renewable and hydrocarbon industries. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Yarmouth, the United Kingdom.

The Center for Economic Growth is a professional economic and business development organization located in Albany, NY. The non-profit company's team of professionals can connect businesses to the right resources to relocate or expand in the capital region. The company focuses on providing business growth solutions to small to medium-sized companies in the manufacturing and technology sectors across several industries. The CEOs of the company are Michael J. Hickey, Andrew Kennedy.

Aguas Nuevas SA provides drinking water and sanitary services. Its service portfolio includes production and distribution of drinking water. The firm also operates a water treatment plant to collect and dispose wastewater. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.

The Innovation Network Corporation of Japan (INCJ), a unique public-private partnership aimed at promoting innovation and enhancing the value of businesses in Japan, was launched in July 2009. Leveraging the rich history of Japanese technological prowess, the INCJ aims to provide financial, technological and management support in order to promote the creation of next-generation businesses through 'open innovation,' or the flow of technology and expertise beyond the boundaries of existing organizational structures. The INCJ will draw on funding as well as management and technological expertise from the public and private sectors. The INCJ is actively reviewing various investment opportunities in areas of environment and energy, electronics and IT, bio-tech, and infrastructure such as water supply, railway service, and nuclear power supply. Each investment will be thoroughly vetted to ensure it meets the exacting standards of the INCJ's Innovation Network Committee, which will make the final investment decisions. The INCJ is capitalized at 92 billion yen, with the Japanese government injecting 82 billion yen and 19 private corporations (refer to details in Appendix below) providing a further 10 billion yen. The government will also provide guarantees up to a total of 800 billion yen for INCJ investments, giving it an investment capability of approximately 900 billion yen (US$10 billion). The INCJ will be established for a period of 15 years.

Daikin Air Conditioning South Africa Pty Ltd. distributes air conditioning products. The company is headquartered in Milnerton, South Africa.

Peach Aviation Ltd. provides scheduled and non-scheduled air transport services. It offers hotel, car and flight booking services and travel insurance products. The company was founded on February 10, 2011 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.

New York Ventures (New York State Innovation) is a venture capital subsidiary of Empire State Development Corp. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Part of Atlantis Investorco Ltd., Seajacks is a company based in Great Yarmouth, UK, founded in 2012. The British company provides safe and efficient offshore solutions across the globe, operating in both renewable and hydrocarbon sectors. Seajacks has performed on high profile offshore wind projects around the world, working in conjunction with clients to provide practical solutions. The company's self-propelled jack-up vessels, including the Seajacks Hydra and Nessie, are fully adaptable for work in both the oil and gas and offshore wind industries, designed to operate in water depths of up to 65 metres and significant wave heights of two metres.

Atlantis Investorco Ltd. provides investment services. The private company is based in Great Yarmouth, UK. and has subsidiaries in United Kingdom. Atlantis Investorco was founded in 2012.

VYV, Inc. designs, engineers, and manufactures germ-killing LED technology for an expanding range of commercial and residential applications. The company was founded by Colleen A. Costello and James Peterson and is headquartered in Troy, NY.

Part of Cadeler A/S, Seajacks 4 Ltd. is a British company that operates a fleet of 7 self-propelled jack-up vessels, providing safe and efficient offshore solutions across the globe in the renewable and hydrocarbon sectors. Owned by Marubeni Corporation and Innovation Network Corporation of (INCJ), a government-sponsored private equity corporation, Seajacks is based in Great Yarmouth, UK. Seajacks' first self-propelled jack-up vessel, Seajacks Kraken, has been specifically designed to operate in harsh environments such as the North Sea. The company was founded in 2012.

Part of Cadeler A/S, Seajacks 3 Ltd. is a British company that operates a fleet of 7 self-propelled jack-up vessels, providing safe and efficient offshore solutions across the globe in the renewable and hydrocarbon sectors. Owned by Marubeni Corporation and Innovation Network Corporation of (INCJ), a government-sponsored private equity corporation, Seajacks is based in Norfolk, UK. Seajacks' first self-propelled jack-up vessel, Seajacks Kraken, has been specifically designed to operate in harsh environments such as the North Sea. The company was founded in 2012.

Seajacks 2 Ltd. is a private company that was founded in 2012 and is based in Norfolk, UK. The British company operates a fleet of seven self-propelled jack-up vessels, including the Seajacks Kraken, which is designed to operate in harsh environments such as the North Sea. Seajacks is owned by Marubeni Corporation and Innovation Network Corporation of (INCJ), a government-sponsored private equity corporation. The company provides safe and efficient offshore solutions across the globe, operating in both renewable and hydrocarbon sectors.

Seajacks 1 Ltd. is a private company that was founded in 2012 and is based in Great Yarmouth, UK. The British company operates a fleet of seven self-propelled jack-up vessels, including the Seajacks Kraken, which is designed to operate in harsh environments such as the North Sea. Seajacks is owned by Marubeni Corporation and Innovation Network Corporation of (INCJ), a government-sponsored private equity corporation. The company provides safe and efficient offshore solutions across the globe, operating in both renewable and hydrocarbon sectors.

Part of Cadeler A/S, Seajacks 5 Ltd. is a British company that operates a fleet of 7 self-propelled jack-up vessels, providing safe and efficient offshore solutions across the globe in the renewable and hydrocarbon sectors. Owned by Marubeni Corporation and Innovation Network Corporation of (INCJ), a government-sponsored private equity corporation, Seajacks is based in Great Yarmouth, UK. Seajacks' first self-propelled jack-up vessel, Seajacks Kraken, has been specifically designed to operate in harsh environments such as the North Sea. The company was founded in 2013.

NYC Seed LLC (NYC Seed) is a venture capital firm founded in 2008. The firm is headquartered in New York.