Cloud Link Group to Change Company Name to "AIdea Holdings" from April 2026, Integrating Group Brand under "AIdea"

AIdea Holdings Co., Ltd. (formerly Cloud Link Group Co., Ltd., Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director and President: Katsuki Umeno) announces that it has carried out a group-wide rebranding, changing the name of its holding company to "AIdea Holdings Co., Ltd." and integrating all business brands under "AIdea."

The purpose of this rebranding is to strengthen group governance in line with the expansion of business domains and to clearly convey the message throughout the company name and brand that even in the AI era, "people" remain at the center, maximizing potential with AI and ideas.
・New Corporate Website URL:https://aidea-hd.co.jp/

■Background of Rebranding

Since its establishment in 2017, our group has developed multiple businesses, primarily in the IT domain, including talent placement, SES (System Engineering Service), and M&A support. In recent years, both the number of companies and business domains have expanded, and we are now entering a phase where we will further strengthen brand recognition and expand our services to a wide range of customers, including major corporations.

Amidst this growth, we redefined our brand architecture to enhance group unity and communicate our value proposition more clearly. At the same time, we embedded our stance of "placing people at the center and maximizing potential with technology and ideas" into the company name itself, even in an era where AI is becoming commonplace.

■The Vision Behind the New Company Name "AIdea"

The new name "AIdea" is a coined word combining "AI" and "Idea." Precisely because the AI era is advancing, we will continue to place "people" at the center and strive to maximize human potential through the power of AI and ideas.

■Overview of Company Name Change and Brand Integration

With this rebranding, the names of the holding company and each operating company will be changed as follows, and the group brand will be integrated into "AIdea."

List of Company Name Changes

■ Services Provided

By integrating into the AIdea brand, we will further enhance the expertise in each domain and provide comprehensive support for corporate problem-solving, from IT and mechanical/electrical engineering to AI domains.

1. Engineer Talent Specialist Agent (AIdea Career)

This is a recruitment agency service specializing in IT and mechanical/electrical engineering fields. It combines advanced matching utilizing technologies such as AI with career proposals that capture "people's aspirations" from advisors deeply knowledgeable in the industry. We aim to be a partner that maximizes engineers' life potential, not just providing job placement support.

・New Corporate Website URL:https://aidea-career.co.jp/

・New Service Website URL:https://jobs.aidea-career.co.jp/

2. DX and System Development Solutions (AIdea Engineers)

This is a development support service that accelerates corporate DX promotion and business growth through the fusion of AI and engineering. We have established a unique training system that enables engineers to acquire the "ability to master AI," and we are developing next-generation development support based on AI utilization. Based on the belief that "the value of technology is maximized when people evolve," we expand the possibilities for our clients as a development partner in the AI era.

・New Corporate Website URL:https://aidea-engineers.co.jp/

3. IT Industry-Specialized M&A Support Service (AIdea M&A Advisory)

This is an M&A advisory service primarily for the IT industry, provided by a specialized team that correctly understands the value of technological assets. We link the "ideas" and "technologies" that selling companies have built up to the next generation, contributing to the reorganization and further development of the entire industry.

・New Corporate Website URL:https://aidea-ma-advisory.co.jp/

■Growth Strategy

With AIdea Holdings as the holding company, highly specialized professional groups will be assigned to each business domain. Furthermore, an AI research institute, responsible for cross-group knowledge, will permeate all businesses, promoting data utilization and service improvement to maximize synergy creation.

We will continuously enhance the value provided by the entire ecosystem by circulating knowledge gained from multiple touchpoints that accompany the entire lifecycle of talent and companies.

■Representative's Comment

We have refreshed our group name from "Cloud Link," which we have upheld since our founding, to "AIdea Holdings." From now on, we will not merely "link" but evolve into an entity that visualizes talent with AI and ideas, implementing optimal choices and growth for society and each individual working within it.

We will continue to challenge ourselves as a corporate group that contributes to improving Japan's productivity, with people at its center.

■Company Profile

Company Name: AIdea Holdings Co., Ltd.
Location:
Tokyo Office: Roppongi Hills Mori Tower 37F, 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-6137
Osaka Office: Tatsuno Minamihonmachi Bldg. 5F, 2-2-9 Minamihonmachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka 541-0054
Nagoya Office: RS Bldg. 8F, 1-14-15 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 460-0008
Fukuoka Office: Yasuda Daiichi Bldg. 8F, 12-28 Kamikawabata-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-0026
Representative: Katsuki Umeno, Representative Director and President
Capital: 211.49 million yen (including capital surplus)
Business Activities: Engineer Talent Specialist Agent / DX and System Development Solutions / IT Industry-Specialized M&A Support Service