G.U.Group Inc.

About Us

About G.U. Group

G.U. Group is a startup company providing global web3 solutions originating from Japan. We offer blockchain technology itself, as well as business and consumer applications and services related to it.

Mission

Embracing a new era of digital revolution driven by Web3, where blockchain unites finance and information, we strive to build a society where everyone can live freely and happily, fueled by innovative ideas and robust technology.

Company

G.U. Group
Profile

Company Name G.U.Group, Inc.
Founded April, 2018
Total Group Capitalization 745.20 million yen (including reserves, etc.)
Representative Hidekazu Kondo, Daimei Inaba (Co-representative)
Number of employees

41 employees, including 11 partner company members (as of July 2025)

Affiliates

G.U.Technologies Global, Pte.Ltd.

G.U.Technologies, Inc.

Japan Blockchain Foundation Co., Ltd.

Business Cryptocurrency Wallet Development
Web Browser Development
Blockchain-related Research and Study
Member Organization Japan Cryptoasset Business Association

Management
G.U Group Management Team

 

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Daimei Inaba

Representative Director

Graduated from the School of Science and Engineering, Department of Mathematics at Waseda University and earned an MBA from Hitotsubashi University.After working in corporate banking at a major commercial bank, handled the development of credit risk models and AI, as well as planning and development of banking solutions at Japan Risk Data Bank, Ltd.

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Hidekazu Kondo

Representative Director and President

Graduated from Waseda University Graduate School with a Ph.D. in Engineering. After graduating, worked at Sony Corporation. Later, he founded Lunascape Inc. In 2008, selected by Business Week as one of "Asia's Best Young Entrepreneurs." In 2011, recognized by AERA magazine as one of the "100 People Revitalizing Japan."

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Chika Watanabe

Co-founder

Graduated from the Department of Urban Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, and earned an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business. After working at Mitsubishi Corporation on information systems planning and development, and business planning for software and hardware, she engaged in strategic consulting at McKinsey.

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Shunsuke Ichikawa

COO

After pursuing a career in music and acting, he joined GMO Internet in 2008. He was in charge of the launch of international internet infrastructure businesses. Later, founded the super app yathar in Myanmar, expanding its operations across Southeast Asian countries.

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Kazuhito Mine

Outside Director

Graduated from The University of Tokyo, Faculty of  Law. He worked in business management for Sony Corporation's video business. Resigned in 2006 and established and went on to launch a venture incubation. Founded insprout Corporation and appointed the position of President and CEO.

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Shinya Nagatsuka

Auditor

Graduated from Waseda University, School of Commerce. Faculty of  Law. At PwC Aarata LLC, engaged in advisory services for financial institutions, technology audits, and IPO-related services. After leaving the company, founded Nagatsuka CPA Office and became COO of WADRAS Inc.

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Duy Nguyen

Country Mgr, & Tech Lead

Graduated from the Department of Data Communications and Computer Science, Hanoi University of Science and Technology. His expertise spans various technical frameworks, programming languages, databases, and crypto-related applications. Currently involved in large-scale projects across industries and leading diverse project and development teams.

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Wu Yongchang

Marketing

Graduated from East China Normal University in Shanghai, China, with a degree in Computer Science. At GMO Internet, Inc., he led overseas business launches, managed domestic cloud services and launched cryptocurrency mining operations in Europe and the U.S. Since 2021, he has been serving as the Growth Lead for exchange services at Bitbank, Inc.

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Nozomu Matsumoto

Executive Manager

Graduated from the Faculty of Law at Kyoto University. Started my career at the Development Bank of Japan (now DBJ, Inc.), where I worked in corporate sales, private equity, and in the information systems division focusing on system development and operations. I also served as an executive responsible for corporate restructuring at a DBJ subsidiary.

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Li Chuang

web3 Consultant

After graduate studies in Japan, he spearheaded large-scale Digital Transformation (DX) system design & development, data platform construction, and RPA implementation at a global consulting firm. Subsequently, at a leading Web3 company, he oversaw system design, development & management, and blockchain tech adoption consulting.