Tokyo, Japan, January, 2026 - Final Aim, Inc.  (Headquarters: Delaware, US / Co-Founder & CEO: Masafumi Asakura, Co-Founder & CDO: Yasuhide Yokoi, hereinafter referred to as “Final Aim”) is pleased to announce that it has raised funding in its Pre-Series A round from Mr. Satoshi Nagashima, former President & CEO of Roland Berger Japan and former Global Co Managing Partner of Roland Berger GmbH, and currently Chairman of the Board of Kiduki Architect Inc.

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At the same time, Mr. Nagashima has been appointed as a Business Advisor for the Manufacturing Industry at Final Aim.

Through this investment and advisory appointment, Final Aim will accelerate its business expansion to enable the coexistence of generative AI adoption and intellectual property protection across design, manufacturing, and other creative industries.

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Biography of Satoshi Nagashima

After completing his doctoral studies at the Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Waseda University, Mr. Nagashima served as a research assistant at the same university before joining Roland Berger Japan, the Japanese subsidiary of Roland Berger GmbH—one of Europe’s largest strategy consulting firms—in 1996.
Specializing primarily in the manufacturing sector, including automotive industries, he led more than 500 projects over the course of his career. He served as President & CEO of Roland Berger Japan and later as Global Co Managing Partner of Roland Berger GmbH, contributing to the firm’s growth for approximately 25 years.

In 2020, he founded Kiduki Architect Inc. (currently serving as Chairman), where he focuses on new business creation and value generation rooted in manufacturing and culture. In parallel, he has held numerous public and academic roles, including:

• Member of the Industrial Structure Council, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)
• Adjunct Professor, Graduate School of System Design and Management, Keio University
• Outside Director at Yuki Holdings and SOMIC Transformation
• Board Member of the Factory Scientist Association

He has also delivered numerous lectures and authored publications in the fields of IoT/DX, mobility, and manufacturing transformation.

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Comment from Satoshi Nagashima

“I have known both founders since before the establishment of Final Aim. From the very beginning, I have repeatedly witnessed their drive to break new ground and move boldly forward. Their vision resonates deeply with my own mission of revitalizing manufacturing and making it a place full of purpose and fulfillment. I am confident in the continued growth of both the founders and Final Aim, and I hope to contribute in every way I can.”

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Comment from Masafumi Asakura, Co-Founder & CEO, Final Aim

“Following the seed round, we are truly honored to once again receive investment from Mr. Nagashima in our Pre-Series A round. This time, he joins us not only as an investor but also as an advisor for the manufacturing sector. He previously served as an advisor during my earlier AI × 3D printing startup, and his deep expertise in manufacturing has always been an invaluable source of learning. With his involvement, Final Aim will further accelerate its growth in the manufacturing domain.”

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Comment from Yasuhide Yokoi, Co-Founder & CDO, Final Aim

“We are deeply honored to welcome Mr. Nagashima as an advisor. In the generative AI era, addressing challenges around intellectual property protection and rights management in design and creative industries is our most critical mission. Together with Mr. Nagashima’s exceptional insights gained from leading manufacturing transformation, we will accelerate the creation of a sustainable intellectual property ecosystem.”

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About Final Aim

Final Aim develops a design & IP management platform supporting new design development with generative AI and IP rights management. The company established its U.S. headquarters in April 2022 and was selected by the Berkeley SkyDeck startup accelerator in September of the same year. During the program, the company was awarded “The Most Likely to Become the Next Unicorn” in February 2023. Additionally, in June 2023, Final Aim was selected for the “Innovation Showcase” at the Japan-US Innovation Awards, co-hosted by the Northen California Japan Society and Stanford University. The company has also been accepted into Alchemist X, a Silicon Valley-based accelerator highly regarded in the enterprise sector. Furthermore, in October 2024, Final Aim was introduced in the keynote speech of Autodesk CEO Andrew Anagnost at Autodesk University, one of the world’s largest conferences attended by over 12,000 people. The company continues to build global recognition and achievements, including presenting at DesignAI Live at NVIDIA GTC 2025 in San Jose.

Company Name: Final Aim, Inc.
Headquarters: Delaware, USA / Tokyo, Japan
Founders: Masafumi Asakura, Chief Executive Officer / Yasuhide Yokoi, Chief Design Officer
Website: https://final-aim.com