Four minute walk from the east exit of Ikebukuro Station (JR Line / Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, Yurakucho Line, Fuku-Toshin Line / Seibu Ikebukuro Line / Tobu Tojo Line)
History
2017.9
Founding of AI Medical Service, Inc.
2018.1
Developed the world’s first AI for gastric cancer detection using still images
2018.8
Raised funds during a series A round
2019.1
Developed the world’s first AI for esophageal detection using still images
2019.3
Developed the world’s first AI for esophageal detection using videos
2019.10
Raised funds during a series B round
2019.11
Received designated breakthrough device designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for our endoscopic system
2020.2
Awarded “EY Innovative Startup 2020”
2020.4
Demonstrated that AI for gastric cancer detection significantly outperforms endoscopists in terms of sensitivity
2020.4
Awarded “Fifth JEITA Venture Award”
2020.8
Relocated our headquarters to Hareza Tower
2020.10
Awarded Grand Prix in the Co-Creation PARK section on “CEATEC AWARD 2020”
2021.1
Demonstrated that endoscopists using AI during review of esophageal cancer videos results in increased sensitivity without decreasing specificity
2021.1
Selected for the “Innovation TOKYO Project” by the Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government
2021.1
Designated as "Google for Startups Accelerator Class 3" by Google
2021.4
Finalized a joint research agreement with The National University Hospital, Singapore
2021.5
Launched "gastro AI Online,” a resource for the latest information in endoscopic AI
2021.6
Designated a “Technology Pioneer” by the World Economic Forum
2021.7
Received confirmation that our products comply with the IEC62304 and IEC62366-1 standards for medical devices
2021.8
Applied for regulatory approval for our first product, a device that supports doctors in the classification of gastric cancer
2021.10
Selected as a "J-Startup company" expected to expand business globally
2022.1
Established a US branch in Silicon Valley as a first global base
2022.5
Raised funds during a series C round from Softbank Vision Fund 2 etc.
2022.7
Established a Singapore branch as a second global base
2023.1
Established a US branch in New York as a second US base
2023.1
Established a US branch in New York as a second US base
2023.12
Obtained manufacturing and marketing approval for Endoscopic Diagnosis Support Software gastroAI-model G in Japan
2024.2
Completed regulatory review and device registration of Endoscopic image diagnosis support software - gastroAI-model G in Singapore
AI Medical Service by the numbers
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HQ/Branch: Tokyo, New York, Singapore
Board Members
Tomohiro TadaCEO
Dr. Tomohiro Tada is the CEO of AI Medical Service Inc., the director of “Tada Tomohiro The Institute of Gastroenterology & Proctology”, and a part-time lecturer at the Department of Surgical Oncology, Graduate School of Medicine at The University of Tokyo. Dr. Tada received his M.D. in 1996 and Ph.D. in 2005 from The University of Tokyo School of Medicine. He trained in colorectal surgery at The University of Tokyo Hospital
Clinical Specialty Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
BOARD CERTIFICATION Japan Surgical Society Japan Society of Coloproctology Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society Japan Society of Gastroenterology
Yusuke KatoCTO
He joined the company in 2017 because he was fascinated by the earliest forms of Deep Learning technology. Earlier on, he worked in domestic PC manufacturing company before moving to Fixstars Corporation. Previously, he engaged in the development of video encoders and 3D ray tracers using GPGPU technology. He earned a bachelor’s degree in science from the University of Tokyo.
Akitoshi YoshiokaCFO
After working at the audit corporation Tohmatsu (currently Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, LLC), he joined PKSHA Technology Inc. There, he lead the company to a listing on the TSE Mothers market as director and general manager of the business management division,
Yuma EndoHead of Product Development Department
Yuma Endo has extensive experience in the design and development of software products, ranging from devices to web applications. Previously, he served as he served as a lead engineer at a major domestic camera manufacturer, responsible for numerous software design and implementation projects. He joined AI Medical Service as a founding member in 2017.
Hidenori TanakaHead of Medical Regulatory Management
Hidenori Tanaka worked for chemical campany and foreign medical device company engaging in product development, manufacturing, evaluation, quality assurance, clinical development, regulatory affairs, delivery, sales, etc.
Kenji YoshidaHead of Global Business
Kenji Yoshida founded a startup in US and expanded its business in US, Japan, Asia, Europe. After returning back to Japan, he initiated global digital health business at Allm Inc..
Hiroki KanaiHead of Product and Corporate Strategy
After engaging in management consulting at Mitsubishi Research Institute Inc., Hiroki Kanai joined Rakuten and built several group strategies as office manager of group strategy office.
Keisuke Tomiyasu Head of Research and Development
Ph.D. in physics research. He engaged in research integrating experiments and data analysis at universities and UK facilities, and achieved 70 papers in English and more than 100 presentations at conferences. As Deputy Director of Research Laboratories at FRONTEO, he successfully led a major renewal of AI KIBIT, product implementation, and operational reforms.
Kenichi Ikawa Head of Human Resources and General Affairs
Kenichi Ikawa first worked within sales at a trading company and HR consultant at a consulting firm before joining a foreign MedTech company as an HR Business Partner (HRBP). Later, he oversaw HR planning and HRBP-related activities at a Japanese healthcare company. More recently, he led HR system integration projects and served as deputy head of HR for the Japan region at a Japanese MedTech company before being appointed to his current position in September 2024.
Takashi HamadaDirector, Audit & Supervisory Board Member
Takashi Hamada is a certified public accountant, appointed as a member of the Audit and Supervisory Committee of the AI Medical Service in 2019. Previously, he was engaged in accounting audits, internal control construction support, IPO support, and financial accounting advisory at a major audit corporation.
Jun YokohamaOutside Director
Graduated from the University of Tokyo, Faculty of Economics, and the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, USA. After working for The Hokkaido Takushoku Bank, Ltd., Partner of Boston Consulting Group, Senior Executive Officer of Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., and President and CEO of Bushu Pharmaceuticals, he became an Executive Officer of Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd. He has extensive management experience and has been an outside director of AI Medical Service Inc., since November 2021.
Satoshi FukushimaOutside Director
Satoshi Fukushima was appointed as an outside director of this Company. He joined Globis Capital Partners & Co. in 2014. Prior to joining Globis, he engaged in M&A advisory and financing at the Deutsche Securities Inc and Investment Banking Headquarters. He earned a master’s degree in Economics at the University of Tokyo.
Masataka MatsumotoOutside Director
Masataka Matsumoto joined as the outside director of the AI Medical Service in 2019. Previously, he collaborated with other businesses to set up many joint ventures, founding WiL in 2013. He founded PIM Corporation in 1999 and as CEO directed its merger with Yahoo! JAPAN in 2000.
Hiroshi SensakiOutside Director
Graduated from the University of Tokyo (BA in Economics). He was engaged in principal investments at the Asian Special Situations Group of Goldman Sachs Tokyo. After founding startups and managing companies overseas, he joined SoftBank Group in 2019, and SoftBank Investment Advisers (Vision Fund) in 2022. He was appointed as an outside director of the Company in May 2022.
Yusuke MurataOutside Director, Audit & Supervisory Board Member
Yusuke Murata was appointed as an officer in 2018, and also has been an investor in AIM since its inception. In 2017, he received No. 1 ranking on Forbes Japan's "Ranking of the Most Influential Venture Investors in Japan.” He established Incubate Fund in 2010.
Hidekazu SuzukiOutside Director, Audit & Supervisory Board Member
After serving as an outside director and corporate auditor of several companies, Hidekazu Suzuki became a director and member of AI Medical Service’s audit and supervisory committee in 2018. He was president of Arbeit-Times Co., Ltd.
