“We’ll accomplish The 4th Industrial Revolution”

We are a start-up from Osaka that solves manufacturing industry’s issue with unique technology of “Fast, Decent, Skilled AI”.

“Hutzper” is a neologism derived from the Hebrew word “Hutzpah”.

Do not hesitate to “Dive” into AI industry with Challenges.

Mission & Value

MISSION

We don’t need science fiction technology that leaves the field behind.
"Implement the cutting-edge technology as a reliable workforce."
To solve labor shortages, we deliver practical technology that really works on site.

We aim to “Make global manufacturing stronger,” and we provide all companies with competitive advantages through AI, robots, and IoT.

We’ll accomplish The 4th Industrial Revolution.

VALUE

Be Hutzper.
“Delivering Practical AI that Meets the Needs of the Field through Seamless Technology Integration.”
AI Implementation Capability
Technological Talent
By seamlessly integrating expertise in AI, software, and hardware, we deliver one-stop solutions to real-world challenges. Covering all the latest AI domains—from machine learning and image/video analysis to LLM and RAG—we combine cutting-edge and proven technologies to implement AI that truly works in the field.
What is Hutzper?
Hutzper originates from the word chutzpah, which embodies the spirit of taking bold risks, facing challenges without fear, and persistently overcoming obstacles. It reflects our commitment—not limited to entrepreneurship—to pursue practical solutions with resilience and diligence. We bring this mindset to every project, delivering AI that truly works in real-world settings.

Our Member

We continue to grow by gathering comrades who share the ambition to “provide all companies with competitive power and contribute to further advancements in global manufacturing,” by solving all the on-site issues of companies working to improve productivity.

Founder/Chief Executive Officer

Hiro Onishi

Founder/Chief Executive Office

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
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.

取締役兼CTO 弓場 一輝

Co-Founder/Chief Technology Officer

Kazuki Yumiba

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.

取締役兼CFO 髙木 真一郎

Director, CFO / CPA

Shinichiro Takagi

取締役兼CFO
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

あみだ池大黒
錦城護謨
KDDI
佐川急便
昭和精工
JFE条鋼株式会社
中央電機計器製作所
月島食品工業
Techport
TOYOTA
日東電工
浪速工作所 (1)
株式会社ファイン
株式会社フランソア
株式会社三谷製作所
郵全株式会社
吉田ピーナツ食品
ロート製薬株式会社

Performance

Jun, 2020
Became a partner of the Inception Program
May, 2020

Recognized as an AI Edge Partnership Partner

Aug, 2020
Won the Grand Prize at the Kansai Pitch Contest
Oct, 2020
Selected for Osaka City’s Top Runner Development Project
Apr, 2021
Selected as DX Promotion Partners by Osaka Prefecture
Oct, 2020
Oct, 2020Received the Kansai Electric Power Award and the Roth Award at the Osaka Tech Planter Grand Prix
Dec, 2020
Selected for the Accelerator Program Winter/Spring 2021 IoT Batch6
Nov, 2020
Selected for the 15th term of Japan’s first AI-focused accelerator program
Dec, 2020
Dec, 2020 BMW Award at TechCrunch Tokyo 2020
Oct, 2020
Received HONGO AI AWARD
Feb, 2021
Feb, 2021 Selected for “Microsoft for Startups” startup support program
202…
Recognized as AWS Activate Portfolio
Oct, 2020
Adopted as one of the SDGs for Local Development
20…
20… Won the Grand Prize at Re:Vive Camp 1st, an accelerator for U25 startups in Kansai
202…
202… Recognized by Axis Application Development Partner (ADP) Program
Oct, 2021
Oct, 2021 Recognized as Sakai City Startup Demonstration Promotion Project
Oct, 2021
Oct, 2021 Selected as J-Startup KANSAI by METI KANSAI
Dec, 2021
Nominated in the Generation Award category for OPEN Xenovation 2021 by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications
Feb, 2022
Won the Excellence Award in the Monozukuri category of the 22nd New Business Grant
Jul, 2021
Participated in SoftBank 5G Consortium
20…
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation joins “eF@hutzper.comctory Alliance”
Apr, 2022
Becomes a solution partner of Konica Minolta’s “FORXAI”
Jun, 2020
Signed a business alliance agreement with The Senshu Ikeda Bank, Ltd.
Dec, 2021
Signed a business alliance agreement with Kansai Mirai Bank

Company profile

Company Name

Hutzper Inc.

Date of Establishment

April 1, 2020

Capital

JPY 832 million (approx. USD 5.7 million)

Headquarters

Shinosaka-CSP building North-4F, 1-11-16 Nishinakajima, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka City, Osaka, 532-0011, Japan

TEL:+816-7777-2552

Kanto Branch

ZENKOKU NOSAI Kaikan 3F, 19 Ichibancho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0082, Japan

Nagoya Branch

STATION Ai, 1-2-32 Tsurumai, Showa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 466-0064, Japan

Thailand Representative Office

Room 75, 11th Floor, Ramaland Building, 952 Rama IV Rd., Suriyawongse, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand

Our services

AI solutions for manufacturing and logistics industries

Stock Exchange

Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market | Stock Code: 478A

Representative

Hiro Onishi

Number of employees

97 employees (As of March 2026, including part-time staff and interns))

Main Banks

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Mizuho Bank, Ltd. MUFG Bank, Ltd. The Senshu Ikeda Bank, Ltd. Kansai Mirai Bank, Limited