At CFO (Boardroom Media) we track over 1,000,000 startups and over 5,000,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and board members we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
This list showcases the top Japan based CFO’ operating in the Sharing Economy space. If you think a CFO’ is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on [email protected].
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Shimano Mitsutaka
Director and CFO of CAMPFIRE
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About CAMPFIRE: CAMPFIRE engages in the planning, development, and operation of a crowd funding platform.

Yuichiro Yamazaki
CFO of Metaps Inc.
Assigned as a public secretary of former Parliamentary Secretary, Cabinet Office (in charge of science technology) in 2002. In charge of planning of party policy, general affairs and tasks related to public election. Joined Deutsche Securities Inc. in 2006, engaged in M&A and funding of internet telecom media and technology sectors. Founded a tech startup in Kyoto in 2010, assumed a position of representative director. Joined Metaps Inc. as a Director and CFO in 2011.
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About BTM, Metaps Inc.: Metaps is engaged in three businesses: finance business, marketing business and the DX support business.
Abe Kazuhiko
Executive Officer & CFO of Lifull
Abe Kazuhiko is the Executive Officer & CFO at Lifull.
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About Lifull: Lifull is the most extensive housing and real estate information listing service.
Ryutaro Takada
Vice President and CFO of MINKABU
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About MINKABU: Mikabu is a company that operates Minna No Kabushiki, one of the largest information media for investors.
Yuta Nojiri
CFO of Japan Data Science Consortium
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About Japan Data Science Consortium: Japan Data Science Consortium (JDSC) is an AI company that provides solutions for the medical, education and retail areas.