FINOLAB

FINOLAB operates as a members-only financial technology hub and collaborative ecosystem builder based in the Otemachi district of Tokyo, Japan. The organization facilitates collaboration among industry stakeholders, supporting a growing network that currently includes 57 startups, 31 corporate partners, and over 500 individual members. Operating through a dedicated joint venture structure, the hub provides essential resources for business creation, regulatory navigation, and information sharing through specialized initiatives like the FINOLAB SANDBOX. The platform serves both domestic and international entities while maintaining strategic backing from major corporate partners such as Mitsubishi Estate, Dentsu Inc., and Information Services International-Dentsu, alongside advisors like Arbor Ventures. FINOLAB was originally founded in 2016 through a joint initiative by Mitsubishi Estate, Dentsu Inc., and ISID, with early leadership from founders Mio Takaoka, Makoto Shibata, and Chie Ito.