Findy Joins Financial Data Utilization Promotion Association as Special Member

Findy Inc. (Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Yuichiro Yamada, hereinafter “the company”), a provider of an engineering platform, announces that it has joined the General Incorporated Association Financial Data Utilization Promotion Association (hereinafter “FDUA”) as a special member effective May 2026, with formal activities commencing on June 15.

FDUA was established with the mission of “updating the potential of people and organizations through financial data,” aiming to share practical know-how in finance across three pillars: “organization,” “human resource development,” and “technology,” to drive innovation for individuals, companies, and the industry.

The company operates under the vision of “creating a platform for engineers who challenge themselves,” addressing challenges for both individuals and organizations in the IT engineering field. Its flagship product, “Findy Team+,” is a development capital platform for the AI era that bridges management and engineering teams. It offers comprehensive support ranging from consulting for AI infrastructure setup to data-driven evaluation of development progress and ROI, enabling end-to-end support from operational improvement to strategic decision-making. The platform has been adopted by approximately 1,400 companies, including startups and large enterprises (including trial users).

By joining FDUA—a key player in advancing data utilization in the industry, including managing AI development projects for the Financial Services Agency—as a special member, Findy aims to contribute primarily through the expertise gained from “Findy Team+.” Leveraging its extensive experience in supporting development organizations across various industries, including finance, the company will support financial institutions in solving organizational challenges and advancing AI and data utilization.

◆ Event on Institutionalizing In-House Development and AI Utilization in the Financial Sector

Additionally, the company is hosting an event to support in-house development and AI adoption within financial institutions. On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, it will host an online event titled “Three Systems Financial Development Organizations Must Establish in the AI Era.”

At this event, key figures from Yokohama Bank, Seven Bank, and Mizuho Financial Group will discuss the ideal structure of development organizations in the AI era from three perspectives: “evaluation and talent development,” “measurement and improvement,” and “organizing AI utilization.”

Date and Time

July 14, 2026 (Tuesday) 12:00–13:40 (Doors open at 11:50)

Participation Fee

Free (prior registration required)

Format

Online (via Zoom Webinar)

Featured Companies

・Yokohama Bank, Ltd. | System for nurturing talent and setting goals to unlock member potential

・Seven Bank, Ltd. | Measurement system enabling self-sustaining improvement cycles

・Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. | Systematizing development efficiency to evolve AI utilization from individual to organizational knowledge

Target Audience

・Development department leaders

・AI utilization promotion officers

Registration link available here

*This event is hosted by Findy Inc. and is not co-hosted by FDUA.

◆ Overview of the General Incorporated Association Financial Data Utilization Promotion Association

Established: April 25, 2022

Headquarters: 1-8-1 Kayabacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Heiwa Building 1-chome

Representative Director: Takuro Okada

Activities:

(1) Development of design patterns to promote AI and data utilization in financial institutions

(2) Information exchange and collaboration within the financial industry and with related organizations

(3) Hosting and operation of data analytics competitions to promote the appeal of financial data

Website: https://www.fdua.org

◆ About Findy Inc.

Founded in 2016, the company operates under the vision of “creating a platform for engineers who challenge themselves,” solving challenges for individuals and organizations in the IT engineering space.

Currently, it offers five services: Findy (job placement for IT/Web engineers), Findy Freelance (high-skill freelance engineer introduction), Findy Team+ (AI-era development capital platform connecting management and engineering), Findy Tools (developer tool review site), and Findy Conference (tech conference platform). The services have a combined registered membership of approximately 290,000 individuals and are used by around 5,400 companies, ranging from startups to large enterprises, both domestically and internationally. (*Note)

Guided by its founding principle of “restoring Japan as a technology-driven nation,” the company began expanding globally with its entry into India in 2024, and now operates Findy Team+ in South Korea and Taiwan. It aims to increase Japan-originated innovation in software development—the foundation of corporate growth—and foster more globally competitive Japanese IT companies. The company’s first step is to become a globally recognized player in international markets.

Company Name: Findy Inc.

Headquarters: 5F Art Village Osaki Central Tower, 1-2-2 Osaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo

Representative: CEO Yuichiro Yamada

Corporate Website: https://findy.co.jp/

(*) The figures represent the total number of registered companies and members across the five services: Findy, Findy Freelance, Findy Team+, Findy Tools, and Findy Conference. Note that if a single company or individual registers for multiple services, they are counted separately for each service. Trial adoptions of Findy Team+ are also included.