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Vision

A world where biking is considered cooler than riding a Mercedes would be slightly different.

Company Name

iruka Inc.

Representative

Masaki Mark Kobayashi

Founder and President


Born in Shizuoka and a graduate of Keio University’s Faculty of Business and Commerce, he began his career at Mori Building before leaving to become one of the founding members of Opt Inc., one of Japan’s largest internet advertising agencies. While serving as CFO, he oversaw finances and overall administration, and led the IPO project through to the company’s successful listing on JASDAQ in 2004. In 2008, he left Opt and, with no prior experience in the bicycle industry, founded iruka Inc.

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Address

3-18-6 #211, Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan

Capital

50 million JPY

Origin of the name

iruka (dolphin in Japanese), symbolizes freedom, intelligence and agility. Biking around the city freely and zippy, just like a dolphin would slide the boundless ocean.

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