“Hutzper” is a neologism derived from the Hebrew word “Hutzpah”.
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Mission & Value
MISSION
We aim to “Make global manufacturing stronger,” and we provide all companies with competitive advantages through AI, robots, and IoT.
VALUE
Our Member
Founder/Chief Executive Officer
Hiro Onishi
Hiro Onishi
He tried to start a business in Israel, and after returning to Japan, working for an AI/IoT venture for factories. After that established our company. He is a Member of MENSA. Softbank Academia external 12th grader.
Co-Founder/Chief Operating Officer
Work experience at an automobile press factory while in university. Previously engaged in many AI implementation projects at IBM Japan. Received the highest evaluation for the third consecutive term in IBM. Co-founded later.
Co-Founder/Chief Technology Officer
Kazuki Yumiba
Co-Founder/Chief Technology Officer
He researched genome editing at Hiroshima University and co-founded the company as a new graduate.
His achievements include being a speaker at NVIDIA’s GTC 2020, a finalist for Startup CTO of the Year 2023, and a selectee for Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2025.
Director, CFO / CPA
Shinichiro Takagi
Joined KPMG JAPAN Osaka office and engaged in audit for listed, IPO preparation company, and consulting of IFRS or internal control as a new graduate. After acquiring that experiences, joined Decollte Holdings as an excective officer, accounting manager and contributed to listing to Tokyo exchange (Mathers). Joined our company as CFO from January 2022.
Certified Public Accountant
Founder/Chief Executive Officer
Hiro Onishi
He tried to start a business in Israel, and after returning to Japan, working for an AI/IoT venture for factories. After that established our company. He is a Member of MENSA. Softbank Academia external 12th grader.
Co-Founder/Chief Operating Officer
Kota Kurose
Work experience at an automobile press factory while in university. Previously engaged in many AI implementation projects at IBM Japan. Received the highest evaluation for the third consecutive term in IBM. Co-founded later.
Co-Founder/Chief Technology Officer
Kazuki Yumiba
He researched genome editing at Hiroshima University and co-founded the company as a new graduate. His achievements include being a speaker at NVIDIA’s GTC 2020, a finalist for Startup CTO of the Year 2023, and a selectee for Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2025.
Director, CFO / CPA
Shinichiro Takagi
Joined KPMG JAPAN Osaka office and engaged in audit for listed, IPO preparation company, and consulting of IFRS or internal control as a new graduate. After acquiring that experiences, joined Decollte Holdings as an excective officer, accounting manager and contributed to listing to Tokyo exchange (Mathers). Joined our company as CFO from January 2022. Certified Public Accountant
corporate executive officer
Yasuhiro Yamamoto
Fulltime auditor
Yoshimitsu Kamatani
Our clients and partners
Performance
Recognized as an AI Edge Partnership Partner
Company profile
Company Name
Hutzper Inc.
Date of Establishment
April 1, 2020
Capital
$1,632,000 (240 million yen
Headquarters
Shinosaka-CSP building North-4F, 1-11-16 Nishinakajima, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka City, Osaka, 532-0011, Japan
TEL:+816-7777-2552
Kanto Branch
Nagoya Branch
Global Gate 11F, 4-60-12 Hiraikecho, Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, Aichi, 453-6111, Japan
Our services
Providing AI services for manufacturing industry
Representative
Hiro Onishi
Number of employees
85 people (As of April 2025, including part-time workers and interns)
Transaction Bank
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. Mizuho Bank, Ltd. MUFG Bank, Ltd. The Senshu Ikeda Bank, Ltd. Kansai Mirai Bank, Limited
Investor
ANRI Globe Advisors, Hiroshima Venture Capital, Chugin Capital Partners East, Ventures Future Venture, Capital Senshu Ikeda Capital, Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, SMBC Venture Capital, Resona Capital
