Akari Hosho Selected as Finalist at Japan's Largest Pitch Event 'IVS2026 LAUNCHPAD' from Over 500 Startups

Akari Hosho Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture; CEO: Yuki Shimizu), recognized as a promising Kansai-based startup under the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's Kansai Economic Industry Bureau's 'J-Startup KANSAI' program, has been selected as a finalist for 'IVS2026 LAUNCHPAD,' a flagship event of Japan's largest startup conference, IVS2026.

Yuki Shimizu, CEO and licensed attorney, will deliver the presentation at the event.

'IVS2026 LAUNCHPAD' will be held on Friday, July 3rd at 15:00 at ROHM Theatre Kyoto.

◇ About IVS2026 LAUNCHPAD

IVS LAUNCHPAD was established with the vision of being a 'launchpad' to propel early-stage startups that have not yet entered the mainstream market.

First launched in 2007, the event will mark its 20th anniversary in 2025. With a long history and large scale, IVS LAUNCHPAD is considered the 'gateway to success for next-generation entrepreneurs,' as many past participants have successfully gone public or raised significant funding.

This year, over 500 startups applied—the highest number in its history. After document screening and multiple rounds of evaluation, 15 companies, including Akari Hosho, were selected as finalists. Finalists will deliver 6-minute presentations in front of a panel of judges composed of investors, executives, and entrepreneurs, competing for top rankings.

・Details of IVS2026 LAUNCHPAD

https://www.ivs.events/ivs2026-launchpad

◇ Background of Selection

Akari Hosho operates under the mission 'Transforming your anxiety into peace of mind, connecting everyone.' The company primarily provides guarantor services for elderly individuals living alone. To date, Akari Hosho has taken a leading role in industry development, serving as a founding member of the 'National Association of Lifetime Support Providers for the Elderly and Others'—the first nationwide industry association in this sector (supervised by the Dementia Policy and Regional Care Promotion Division, Elderly Health Bureau, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare).

Through its participation in IVS2026 LAUNCHPAD, Akari Hosho aims to accelerate its business expansion and contribute to more local communities.

■ About Akari Hosho's Guarantor Service

A guarantor plays a crucial role in ensuring peace of mind for elderly individuals living alone, providing financial guarantees for hospitalization or facility admission, emergency response, and custody arrangements.

The Lifetime Support (Guarantor Service) includes not only acting as a legal guarantor in place of family during hospitalization or facility entry but also regularly checking in on clients, monitoring health conditions, and handling funeral arrangements, bone burial procedures, and administrative tasks after the client's passing.

Main Customer Groups:

- Elderly individuals living alone without close relatives
- Couples without children
- Individuals with family members who are estranged or difficult to communicate with
- Single individuals aged 40–60 preparing for end-of-life planning
- Working-age adults supporting aging parents (for risk diversification)

Common Concerns:

- Need a guarantor due to lack of family in the future
- Do not want to burden family with post-death procedures
- Want professional support for parents' end-of-life planning
- Denied hospitalization due to lack of a guarantor
- Unable to find a guarantor for elderly care home admission
- No one to entrust with post-death affairs

Akari Hosho delivers reliable and trustworthy services through a team of legal professionals such as attorneys and judicial scriveners, as well as medical and care specialists including nurses and care managers.

Led by attorneys and judicial scriveners with expertise in healthcare and eldercare, the company provides comprehensive, high-quality support tailored to each elderly client's needs, including debt guarantees and posthumous administrative procedures. Additionally, in collaboration with nurses, care managers, and other healthcare professionals, Akari Hosho offers robust life support services, including emergency response.

Furthermore, Akari Hosho not only complies with the 'Guidelines for Lifetime Support Providers for the Elderly and Others' established by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare but also serves as a founding member of the first nationwide industry association in the guarantor sector. The company is committed to ethical operations, including transparent service offerings and pricing, and ensuring thorough explanation of key contract terms by legal professionals.

Akari Hosho aims to realize a society where all elderly individuals can live their later years with peace of mind by providing trustworthy end-of-life support and guarantor services.

■ Company Overview

Company Name: Akari Hosho Co., Ltd.
Address: MF Nishitenma Building 11F AB, 4-3-18 Nishitenma, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka 530-0047
Representative: CEO Yuki Shimizu
Capital: 100 million JPY (including reserve funds)
Founded: July 8, 2024

Business Overview:
Providing 'Akari Hosho' guarantor services—including debt guarantees, emergency response, and custody arrangements—in compliance with national guidelines, through a trusted team of attorneys, judicial scriveners, nurses, and care managers.

Official Website: https://www.akarihosho.jp/
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