Ridge-i to Present at "SBI Neo Media Ecosystem Strategic Concept" Press Conference
Ridge-i will accelerate media-finance fusion with AI, driving new value creation and AX. As a core AI partner, it aims to enhance customer experiences through AI-powered services.
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- 📰 Published: April 3, 2026 at 02:30
Ridge-i Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Takao Yanagihara; hereinafter "Ridge-i"), a company specializing in consulting and development of AI and deep learning technology, announced its participation and presentation on its role centered on AI technology and future initiatives at the "SBI Neo Media Ecosystem Strategic Concept" press conference held on March 31, 2026, by SBI Neo Media Holdings Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Hiroshi Fukazawa) and SBI Holdings Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Chairman and President: Yoshitaka Kitao; hereinafter "SBI Holdings," collectively with its group companies, "SBI Group").
This press conference, themed "Fusion of Media, IT, and Finance," presented the overall picture of the new industrial concept promoted by the SBI Group, and Ridge-i participated as a core AI partner among many participating companies.
■ Ridge-i's Role in the SBI Neo Media Ecosystem
Ridge-i has, to date, supported digital transformation across various industries with its strength in providing a comprehensive system from strategic planning for AI adoption to development and operation. In this concept, we will dramatically improve customer experience by highly utilizing data generated from customer touchpoints that are the starting point for media, content, entertainment, as well as finance and economic behavior, through AI, thereby providing optimized and reliable information and services for each user.
Furthermore, by providing new services through generative AI and AI agents, we will connect the media, finance, and marketing domains across the board, strengthen the synergy connecting partners participating in this concept, and promote the creation of new value.
■ Collaboration with SBI Group and Progress of AI Projects
Against the backdrop of a capital and business alliance with the SBI Group, we have been promoting the creation of new value by combining the financial and non-financial data and corporate network held by the group with Ridge-i's AI technology and implementation know-how.
As part of these efforts, we have already received orders for large-scale projects such as: 1. Support for the formulation and promotion of AX strategies for the entire SBI Group, and 2. Development of a generative AI agent for customer inquiry support at SBI Securities (disclosed on March 12, 2026).
As the third phase of our collaboration, we will participate in the realization of the Neo Media Concept through AI. We aim to build a new service foundation that fuses media and finance through various initiatives, including AI-driven fact-checking, generation of personalized content, development of AI agents in collaboration with services provided by SBI Group companies, and AX transformation of digital marketing.
■ Towards Optimization of Business Portfolio and Further Synergy Enhancement
Furthermore, to realize this concept, we have concluded a basic agreement for the transfer of shares of our consolidated subsidiary, Star Music Entertainment Inc. (hereinafter "Star Music"), to SBI Holdings (disclosed on March 30, 2026).
This matter is due to the alignment of objectives, bringing the following benefits to the three related companies:
・SBI Group: Can further accelerate the establishment and business development of the "SBI Neo Media Ecosystem."
・Star Music: Can leverage the broad network and customer base held by the SBI Group.
・Ridge-i: Can concentrate resources on our core strength, "development and advanced utilization of AI technology."
With this decision, we are confident that by enabling each company to perform at its maximum potential in its respective domain, we can create stronger synergies in the fusion of media, IT, and finance that this concept aims for.
■ About Ridge-i
Ridge-i Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth, Securities Code: 5572) is a tech innovation firm challenging management and social issues with solutions utilizing AI and deep learning technology. We particularly excel in "Multimodal AI," which combines various AI technologies such as generative AI, image analysis, anomaly detection AI using sensors, and optimization AI, to handle diverse data. We provide end-to-end support from strategy formulation and requirements definition phases, through on-site consultation, to development and maintenance, ensuring customers realize the return on investment. We also actively address social issues, having received the Cabinet Office's Grand Prize for Space Development and Utilization three consecutive times for solutions that detect environmental changes and conflict issues from satellite imagery. We will continue to pursue the heights of technology and business, providing top-tier solutions that clients and society can continuously feel the effects of.
Company Name: Ridge-i Inc.
Established: July 2016
Location: Otemachi Building 438, 1-6-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Takao Yanagihara, President and CEO
Capital: 11,609,900 Yen
Business Description:
1. Consulting and development of AI and deep learning technology
2. Provision of products through joint ventures, licensing, maintenance models, and in-house development
3. Provision of AI analysis services for satellite data
URL: https://ridge-i.com
This press conference, themed "Fusion of Media, IT, and Finance," presented the overall picture of the new industrial concept promoted by the SBI Group, and Ridge-i participated as a core AI partner among many participating companies.
■ Ridge-i's Role in the SBI Neo Media Ecosystem
Ridge-i has, to date, supported digital transformation across various industries with its strength in providing a comprehensive system from strategic planning for AI adoption to development and operation. In this concept, we will dramatically improve customer experience by highly utilizing data generated from customer touchpoints that are the starting point for media, content, entertainment, as well as finance and economic behavior, through AI, thereby providing optimized and reliable information and services for each user.
Furthermore, by providing new services through generative AI and AI agents, we will connect the media, finance, and marketing domains across the board, strengthen the synergy connecting partners participating in this concept, and promote the creation of new value.
■ Collaboration with SBI Group and Progress of AI Projects
Against the backdrop of a capital and business alliance with the SBI Group, we have been promoting the creation of new value by combining the financial and non-financial data and corporate network held by the group with Ridge-i's AI technology and implementation know-how.
As part of these efforts, we have already received orders for large-scale projects such as: 1. Support for the formulation and promotion of AX strategies for the entire SBI Group, and 2. Development of a generative AI agent for customer inquiry support at SBI Securities (disclosed on March 12, 2026).
As the third phase of our collaboration, we will participate in the realization of the Neo Media Concept through AI. We aim to build a new service foundation that fuses media and finance through various initiatives, including AI-driven fact-checking, generation of personalized content, development of AI agents in collaboration with services provided by SBI Group companies, and AX transformation of digital marketing.
■ Towards Optimization of Business Portfolio and Further Synergy Enhancement
Furthermore, to realize this concept, we have concluded a basic agreement for the transfer of shares of our consolidated subsidiary, Star Music Entertainment Inc. (hereinafter "Star Music"), to SBI Holdings (disclosed on March 30, 2026).
This matter is due to the alignment of objectives, bringing the following benefits to the three related companies:
・SBI Group: Can further accelerate the establishment and business development of the "SBI Neo Media Ecosystem."
・Star Music: Can leverage the broad network and customer base held by the SBI Group.
・Ridge-i: Can concentrate resources on our core strength, "development and advanced utilization of AI technology."
With this decision, we are confident that by enabling each company to perform at its maximum potential in its respective domain, we can create stronger synergies in the fusion of media, IT, and finance that this concept aims for.
■ About Ridge-i
Ridge-i Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth, Securities Code: 5572) is a tech innovation firm challenging management and social issues with solutions utilizing AI and deep learning technology. We particularly excel in "Multimodal AI," which combines various AI technologies such as generative AI, image analysis, anomaly detection AI using sensors, and optimization AI, to handle diverse data. We provide end-to-end support from strategy formulation and requirements definition phases, through on-site consultation, to development and maintenance, ensuring customers realize the return on investment. We also actively address social issues, having received the Cabinet Office's Grand Prize for Space Development and Utilization three consecutive times for solutions that detect environmental changes and conflict issues from satellite imagery. We will continue to pursue the heights of technology and business, providing top-tier solutions that clients and society can continuously feel the effects of.
Company Name: Ridge-i Inc.
Established: July 2016
Location: Otemachi Building 438, 1-6-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Takao Yanagihara, President and CEO
Capital: 11,609,900 Yen
Business Description:
1. Consulting and development of AI and deep learning technology
2. Provision of products through joint ventures, licensing, maintenance models, and in-house development
3. Provision of AI analysis services for satellite data
URL: https://ridge-i.com
FAQ
What is the SBI Neo Media Ecosystem?
It is a new industrial concept promoted by the SBI Group, themed around the fusion of media, IT, and finance.
What role will Ridge-i play?
As a core AI partner, Ridge-i will leverage AI technology to enhance customer experience and create new value in the media and finance sectors.
What are previous collaboration examples with SBI Group?
These include support for AX strategy formulation and the development of a generative AI agent for SBI Securities.