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History
108 EVENTS
Registered as a lawyer in 1993 and joined Yuasa Law & Patent Office (now Yuasa Hara Law & Patent Office). Engaged in advising on corporate legal affairs and compliance for over 30 years.
Joined Rakuten in its early stages in 1998, developing various Rakuten services as an engineer.
Graduated from Keio University Faculty of Economics in 2004 and joined Nomura Securities Co., Ltd.
Founded Cylus Technologies Inc. in 2004.
Graduated from the University of Tokyo Faculty of Economics in 2007, engaged in cross-border M&A and fundraising advisory work at Goldman Sachs Securities Tokyo and San Francisco offices.
Joined Lazard Investment Bank San Francisco in 2006, handling technology, media, and telecom group projects.
Worked at TPG Capital Tokyo from 2008.
Founded Midtrans, an online payment business, with the aim of expanding the e-commerce market in Indonesia in 2011.
Founded Money Forward Inc. in 2012
Participated in the establishment of Money Forward Inc. since 2012
Established MoneyBook Inc. in Takadanobaba, Shinjuku, Tokyo.
Changed company name to Money Forward Inc.
Released money visualization service 'Money Forward ME'.
Served as a director of Techmatrix Corporation from 2013.
Relocated headquarters to Ebisu, Shibuya, Tokyo.
Released 'Money Forward Cloud Accounting & Tax Filing'.
Launched money web media 'Manetoku' (now called 'MONEY PLUS' economic media for daily life).
Joined Money Forward Inc. after its establishment in 2012, in 2014.
Joined the company in 2014.
Relocated headquarters to Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo.
Released 'Money Forward Cloud Invoicing'.
Released 'Money Forward Cloud Payroll'.
Relocated headquarters to Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo.
Released 'Money Forward Cloud My Number'.
Started joint study on 'Open Bank API' with NTT Data Corporation.
Launched 'Money Forward' (Money Forward for ◯◯) for financial institution users.
Left Rakuten in January 2016, moved to the United States, and engaged in advising on organizational and management innovation while starting a startup.
Released 'Money Forward Cloud Expenses'.
Appointed director of Money Forward in 2017.
Money Forward Kessai Inc. started providing 'Money Forward Kessai' service.
Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Mothers Market.
Made Clavis Inc. a group company (absorbed into Money Forward in December 2024).
Appointed as outside director of the company in February 2018.
Appointed Executive Officer and Head of the Search Service Company in April 2018.
Made Knowledge Lab Inc. a group company (absorbed into Money Forward Consulting in December 2025).
Relocated headquarters to Shibaura, Minato-ku, Tokyo.
Release of 'Money Forward Company Establishment'
Establishment of a development base in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
Release of 'Money Forward Cloud Attendance'
Group company of Smart Camp Inc. (transfer of all shares by November 2025)
Release of 'Money Forward Money Consultation'
Release of 'Money Forward Cloud Accounting Plus'
Release of 'Money Forward Cloud Social Insurance'
Serves as the representative partner of Money Forward Venture Partners Co., Ltd., established in May 2020,
Start of operation of Entrepreneur Fund 'HIRAC FUND'
Group company of R & A C Inc.
Release of 'Money Forward Cloud Box'
Appointed as Senior Executive Director and Head of Corporate Group in October 2020.
Announcement of 'Money Forward Cloud ERP' for mid-sized companies
Start of collaboration between 'Money Forward ME' and 'Money Forward Cloud Tax Return'
Release of 'Money Forward Business Startup Notification'
Release of 'Money Forward Cloud Debt Payment'
Release of 'Money Forward Fintech Platform'
Release of 'Money Forward Cloud Contract'
Change of market to Tokyo Stock Exchange First Section
Release of 'Money Forward Cloud Invoice Plus'
Release of 'Money Forward Cloud Fixed Assets'
Start of '#InvoiceForward' project
Release of 'Money Forward Cloud HR Management'
Release of 'Money Forward Cloud Year-End Adjustment'
Release of 'Money Forward Admina'
Establishment of a joint venture with Mitsubishi UFJ Bank, Inc., named Biz Forward Inc. (absorbed into Money Forward Kessai in December 2025)
Release of 'Money Forward Business Card'
Group company of HiTTO Inc. (absorbed into Money Forward in March 2024)
Appointed as outside director of the company in February 2022.
Next Solution Inc. (became non-consolidated through share transfer in March 2025)
Made Next Solution Inc. non-consolidated through share transfer in March 2025
Transition to the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market following market classification review
Establishment of a development base in Hanoi, Vietnam
Release of 'Mikatano Works'
Release of 'Money Forward Cloud Invoice'
Release of 'Money Forward Cloud Consolidated Accounting'
Release of 'Money Forward Cloud Individual Cost'
Release of 'Money Forward Invoice Card Payment for Startups'
Release of 'BANK APP'
Appointed Senior Executive Officer after the joint venture with LINE Yahoo Inc. in October 2023.
Release of 'Money Forward Cloud Accounts Receivable Management'
Group company of BizHint Inc. (all shares transferred in November 2025)
Appointed outside director of the company in February 2024.
Establishment of Money Forward Private Bank Inc., a joint venture with PrivateBANK Inc.
Establishment of Money Forward Home Inc., a joint venture with Sumitomo Mitsui Card Co., Ltd.
Group company of Shatok Inc.
Established Money Forward X Corporation
Made Outlook Consulting Corporation a group company
Release of 'Money Forward Cloud Welfare and Rental'
Established a development base in Chennai, India
Released 'BANK Biz'
Made Cashmo Corporation a group company
Released 'Money Forward Omakase Accounting'
Acquired the business of WhippleWood CPAs PC
Appointed President and CEO of Money Forward Home Inc. in August 2025.
Released 'Money Forward Cloud AI Contract Review'
Established Money Forward WhippleWood LLC
Establishment of Money Forward WhippleWood, LLC
Released 'Money Forward Cloud Aptitude Test powered by Mikiwame' and 'Money Forward Cloud Survey powered by Mikiwame'
Release of 'Money Forward Cloud Aptitude Test powered by Mikiwame'
Release of 'Money Forward Cloud Survey powered by Mikiwame'
Released 'Money Forward AI Tax Return'
Made Michibiku Corporation a group company
Released 'Money Forward Cloud Lease Accounting'
Released 'Money Forward Early Payment'
Released 'Money Forward Omakase Billing and Collection'
Succeeded the cloud-based attendance management system 'AKASHI' business from Sony BizNetworks Corporation and released 'Money Forward Cloud Attendance Plus'
Succeeded the cloud-based attendance management system 'AKASHI' business from Sony Business Networks Inc.
Appointed as Senior Managing Executive Officer and Head of Group ASI Strategy Division at SoftBank Corp. from April 2026.
Release of 'Money Forward Cloud Attendance Plus'
Release of 'Money Forward Omakase Lease Contract Management'
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News
61 ARTICLES
Money Forward Cloud Fixed Assets: Seamless Fixed Asset Acquisition Process
Money Forward Inc. supports the entire workflow from invoice receipt to payment, ledger entry, and journal entry in a seamless manner with the update to Cloud Fixed Assets. Invoice information can be directly registered as fixed assets, and transfer journal entries are automatically generated and reflected in Money Forward Cloud Accounting Plus. This significantly reduces information search and manual entry burdens, improving operational efficiency.
Announcement of Money Forward Cloud Award 2026
Money Forward announced the recipients of the "Money Forward Cloud Award 2026", which honors professional service firms that provide value to their clients, reform back‑office operations, and improve internal workflow efficiency. Five firms were awarded across five categories. The article highlights that the Rookie Challenge award went to Clearrest Certified Public Tax Accountant Corporation, and the HR Department Reform Challenge award was given to GrowthPartners Social Insurance Labor Consultant Corporation.
Money Forward ME Integrates with Meta's Muse
Money Forward Home has launched an integration between Meta's personal AI agent, Muse, and Money Forward ME. Once users authorize the connection, they can use conversations with Muse to review their spending and asset allocation, reassess their household finances, and create savings plans to meet their goals based on their income, expenses, and asset data.
Launch Salesforce Report Generation Service
Money Forward announced "Money Forward Cloud Invoice Issuance for Salesforce" on the Salesforce AppExchange. From Salesforce report data, invoices and delivery notes can be created and sent in bulk, and it also supports checking delivery status and automatically storing copies in compliance with the Electronic Bookkeeping Act. It automates report issuance and shipping tasks, supporting paperless operations and increased efficiency.
Announce Invoice Issuance Service for Salesforce
Money Forward announced "Money Forward Cloud Invoice Issuance for Salesforce" on Salesforce AgentExchange. It automatically creates and sends invoices, delivery notes, and other documents in bulk from Salesforce report data, automating shipping operations. Copies of the sent documents are automatically stored in accordance with the Electronic Bookkeeping Preservation Act, and the delivery status can be confirmed in real time on Salesforce.
Start of integration between Cloud Individual Cost and Attendance Plus
Money Forward Cloud Individual Cost has begun integration with Money Forward Cloud Attendance Plus. Labor cost data can be collected with a single click, eliminating the need for CSV import, data conversion, and data loading tasks that were previously required. This enables efficient cost calculation, allocation, and monthly closing operations while ensuring internal control.
Corporate Portal 'Nanto Biz' Co-developed with Nanto Bank
Money Forward X has decided on the name 'Nanto Biz' for the next-generation corporate portal co-developed with Nanto Bank, and has released the in-development screen designs and functional details. It is scheduled to launch in the fall of 2027, built on the company's corporate service platform 'BANK Biz'. The service supports mobile apps and consolidates everything from invoice payments to cash management and various funding methods.
Survey on AI Utilization and Expense Management in Companies
Money Forward conducted a survey targeting 520 personnel involved in the introduction, contract, budgeting, payment, and management of AI tools. The survey revealed that 76.9% of AI tools are used under field-led initiatives, and payment methods and cost burdens are distributed. 77.5% of respondents felt challenges in tracking and managing AI usage costs, citing issues such as contract duplication, departmental cost allocation, sudden increases in usage, and budget overruns.
SBI, Mesh, Money Forward for Asset Trade
SBI Holdings, Mesh Connect, and Money Forward have reached a basic agreement to establish a joint venture that will facilitate digital asset purchases, transfers, and payments. The venture will leverage Mesh Connect's API-based connectivity infrastructure to link crypto asset exchanges, wallets, and other digital asset services. The collaboration aims to streamline digital asset transactions for users.
SBI, Mesh, and Money Forward Agree to Establish Joint Venture for Smooth Digital Asset Transactions
SBI Holdings, Mesh Connect Inc., and Money Forward Inc. have reached a basic agreement to establish a joint venture in Japan to facilitate the purchase, transfer, and settlement of digital assets through API connections. The joint venture will build on-chain payment infrastructure and aims to be established by 2026.
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Public records
GOV
National Tax Agency basic information6011101063359
Source: National Tax Agency Corporate Number Publication Site, basic three items
