Leverages Signs Naming Rights Agreement with Hokkaido University

Leverages Inc. (Location: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative: Tomohide Iwatsuki) and Hokkaido University (National University Corporation) (Location: Sapporo, Hokkaido; President: Kiyohiro Houkin) have entered into a naming rights agreement for the Central Cafeteria, a university welfare facility at Hokkaido University. Starting July 2026, the facility will operate as "Leverages Central Cafeteria."

Background of the Agreement

Leverages Inc., under its philosophy of "pursuing the happiness of all stakeholders," has developed its business by balancing the growth of each employee with providing value to society. The company operates in fields with significant social issues, including human resources and SaaS businesses in the IT and medical/healthcare domains, and currently offers over 60 services both domestically and internationally.

Our company has grown its business based on a strong sense of ownership regarding social issues and the "growth of people" that supports it. Believing in the potential of each young person who will lead the next era and supporting their future development is one of the important social roles of a company.

With this in mind, we deeply resonate with Hokkaido University's commitment to "fostering a strong awareness of practical social issues and internationalism, while cultivating rich humanity and high intellect that emphasizes practical learning," which led to this naming rights agreement.

Through this agreement, we aim to support the development of the educational and research environment, and contribute to the creation of new value through collaboration between the university and the company, as well as the development of human resources who will lead the future.

Scene from the tape-cutting ceremony: From left, Hiroshi Amitsuka (Executive Vice President, Hokkaido University), Masahiro Izumisawa (Executive Officer, Leverages Inc. & Representative Executive President, Levertech), and Hiroshi Sakagume (Chairman, Hokkaido University Consumers' Co-operative).

Comment from Tomohide Iwatsuki, Representative Director, Leverages Inc.

We believe that the experience of immersing oneself in something and making an overwhelming effort at an early stage of life holds immeasurable value. Applying the knowledge and experience gained through diligent self-study to the real world not only broadens one's own potential but also enriches those around them, leading to a sure power to create a better society.

We hope that through this naming rights agreement, we can contribute even in a small way to creating an environment where students can broaden their horizons through daily learning and interaction, maximize their individual potential, and carve out their own futures.

Leverages will continue to support the challenges and growth of the students who will lead the next generation and contribute to the realization of a better society.

About Naming Rights

Target Facility: Central Cafeteria, University Welfare Facility, Hokkaido University

Nickname: Leverages Central Cafeteria

Contract Period: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2031

Details: Granting of nickname to the target facility, installation of a nameplate, etc.

Leverages Inc. (https://leverages.jp/)

Head Office Location: Shibuya Scramble Square 24F/25F, 2-24-12 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Representative Director: Tomohide Iwatsuki

Capital: 50 million yen

Established: April 2005

Business Activities: Human resources business, SaaS business, M&A consulting business, etc., primarily in the IT and medical/healthcare fields.

Centered on "solving social issues," the company offers over 60 services across various domains spanning countries and industries, including human resources, SaaS, and M&A consulting, primarily in the IT and medical/healthcare fields. Since its founding in 2005, the company has maintained profitability and exceeded 170 billion yen in annual sales in fiscal year 2025*. With a portfolio management approach that does not limit industries and an in-house organizational structure comprising specialists in each field, the company aims to become a global enterprise representing its era. *After accounting standard changes.