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Kaoru Hayashi
Founder at
DIGITAL GARAGE, INC.
Net worth: 57 M $ as of 2026-06-29
Profile
Kaoru Hayashi is a Japanese businessperson who founded Digital Garage, Inc. and who has been the head of 14 different companies. Presently, Mr. Hayashi is Chairman for Kakaku.com, Inc., Chairman at Open Network Lab, Inc., Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at CIWorks, Inc., President, Group CEO & Representative Director at Digital Garage, Inc., Chairman at VeriTrans, Inc., Chief Executive Officer of DG Ventures, Inc., Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at DG COMMUNICATIONS Co., Ltd., Chairman at E-context, Inc. (New), Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of BI.Garage, Inc., Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Digital Garage US, Inc. and Chairman & President at econtext Asia Ltd. (which are all subsidiaries of Digital Garage, Inc.), President & Representative Director at DG Mobile, Inc. and Chairman at ITI, Inc. (Japan). Mr. Hayashi is also on the board of 7 other companies. He previously held the position of Co-Chairman at Neo Innovation, Inc. Mr. Hayashi received an undergraduate degree from Toyo University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DIGITAL GARAGE, INC. 10.24% | 2025-09-29 | 4,891,870 ( 10.24% ) | 57 M $ | 2026-06-29 |
Kaoru Hayashi active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| DIGITAL GARAGE, INC. | Founder | 1995-08-16 |
| KAKAKU.COM, INC. | Chairman | 2002-06-30 |
ITI, Inc. (Japan)
 ITI, Inc. (Japan) Investment ManagersFinance ITI is a growth-oriented activist investment manager focused on venture capital investing in telecommunications- and Internet-related sectors. The firm invests in unlisted Japanese businesses with high growth potential, targeting technology-based companies likely to profit from the rapid evolution and diffusion of products related to broadband, Internet and mobile technology. ITI's investment process is based on their extensive sector expertise and on potential group synergies. The firm sources potential investments through the parent group's network, supplemented by an open source software project. They follow a hands-on approach and foster the growth of their portfolio companies through the provision of management and business support services including IT shared services. ITI seeks to acquire majority stakes. The firm's preferred exit strategy is IPO, alternatively they arrange buyouts or trade sales in the private sector. | Chairman | - |
DG COMMUNICATIONS Co., Ltd.
 DG COMMUNICATIONS Co., Ltd. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Provides advertising agent services | Chairman | 2011-05-31 |
Crypto Garage, Inc. | Director/Board Member | 2018-08-31 |
DG Technologies, Inc. (Tokyo)
 DG Technologies, Inc. (Tokyo) Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides IT consulting services | Director/Board Member | 2016-08-31 |
BI.Garage, Inc.
 BI.Garage, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides digital marketing services | Chief Executive Officer | 2016-08-31 |
CIWorks, Inc. | Chief Executive Officer | 2013-10-12 |
Dentsu ScienceJam Inc.
 Dentsu ScienceJam Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in research and development in the field of science | Director/Board Member | 2013-07-31 |
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Training of Kaoru Hayashi
Experiences
Positions held
Active
Inactive
Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
48
1st degree connections
26
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 26 |
|---|---|
DG Financial Technology, Inc.
 DG Financial Technology, Inc. Regional BanksFinance Provides electronic funds transfer agency services | Finance |
Credit Saison Co., Ltd.
 Credit Saison Co., Ltd. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides consumer credit services | Finance |
Digital Garage, Inc.
 Digital Garage, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides e-commerce, software development, programming and related services | Technology Services |
Kakaku.com, Inc.
 Kakaku.com, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates an online electronic commerce portal and provides insurance products and consulting services | Consumer Services |
Monex Group, Inc.
 Monex Group, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates a holding company whose subsidiary provides securities investment, contract trading, cryptocurrency exchange and real estate rental services | Finance |
K Garage Godokaisha | |
ITI, Inc. (Japan)
ITI, Inc. (Japan) Investment ManagersFinance ITI is a growth-oriented activist investment manager focused on venture capital investing in telecommunications- and Internet-related sectors. The firm invests in unlisted Japanese businesses with high growth potential, targeting technology-based companies likely to profit from the rapid evolution and diffusion of products related to broadband, Internet and mobile technology. ITI's investment process is based on their extensive sector expertise and on potential group synergies. The firm sources potential investments through the parent group's network, supplemented by an open source software project. They follow a hands-on approach and foster the growth of their portfolio companies through the provision of management and business support services including IT shared services. ITI seeks to acquire majority stakes. The firm's preferred exit strategy is IPO, alternatively they arrange buyouts or trade sales in the private sector. | Finance |
DG Ventures, Inc. /Japan/
 DG Ventures, Inc. /Japan/ Investment ManagersFinance DG Ventures invests in companies located across the globe, primarily in Japan. The firm targets companies engaging in internet-related business. It provides financing for early to later stage capital requirements. | Finance |
DG COMMUNICATIONS Co., Ltd.
DG COMMUNICATIONS Co., Ltd. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Provides advertising agent services | Commercial Services |
Toyo University
 Toyo University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
E-context, Inc. (New)
 E-context, Inc. (New) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides payment transaction services | Commercial Services |
BI.Garage, Inc.
BI.Garage, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides digital marketing services | Commercial Services |
DG Mobile, Inc. | |
MEDIA DO Co., Ltd.
 MEDIA DO Co., Ltd. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Distributes e-books | Consumer Services |
New Context Services, Inc.
 New Context Services, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops enterprise application integration and business analysis software | Technology Services |
Digital Garage US, Inc.
 Digital Garage US, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops computer software products | Technology Services |
Open Network Lab, Inc.
 Open Network Lab, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Onlab manages accelerator programs for startups in Japan and overseas. The firm targets companies operating in the fields related to technology and ESG such as WEB3, fintech, internet, climate change solutions, and digital tranformation. It provides financing of up to JPY 10 million per company and considers participation in subsequent financing rounds. | Finance |
NaviPlus Co., Ltd.
 NaviPlus Co., Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Engages in the provision of marketing tools, security and media businesses | Technology Services |
econtext Asia Ltd.
 econtext Asia Ltd. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Provides online payment services and e-Commerce solutions | Technology Services |
Neo Innovation, Inc.
 Neo Innovation, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a full-stack innovation consulting firm that helps organizations incubate and scale new product & business ideas | Commercial Services |
FOOZA KK | |
Dentsu ScienceJam Inc.
Dentsu ScienceJam Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in research and development in the field of science | Commercial Services |
CIWorks, Inc. | |
DG Technologies, Inc. (Tokyo)
DG Technologies, Inc. (Tokyo) Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides IT consulting services | Technology Services |
Crypto Garage, Inc. | |
DG Incubation, Inc. (Japan)
 DG Incubation, Inc. (Japan) Investment ManagersFinance DG Incubation is an active manger which invests in companies located in Japan. The firm invests in a broad range of sectors. | Finance |
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