Hidetaka Murata, CFA

Hidetaka Murata is an Executive Officer at Dream Incubator, a company he joined in 2002.12 He is a strategic consultant with expertise in finance, healthcare, and cosmetics, and has played a significant role in supporting startup companies, many of which he has helped take public.1

Professional Background

Murata has an extensive career in finance and consulting:

• He has been with Dream Incubator for over 22 years, focusing on strategic consulting, venture incubation, and M&A advisory.3
• Prior to joining Dream Incubator, he worked for several prominent financial institutions:
  • Bank of Tokyo (now MUFG Bank, Ltd)
  • Tokyo-Mitsubishi Securities (now Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities)
  • Morgan Stanley Securities (now Morgan Stanley MUFG Securities)1

In these roles, he developed skills in project financing, M&A advisory, and equity offering.

Responsibilities at Dream Incubator

At Dream Incubator, Murata has taken on various important roles:

• Accelerated the launches of investment fund business in Asia
• Initiated M&A advisory services
• Reestablished DI's incubation business
• Currently responsible for the company's investment portfolio1

Education and Qualifications

Murata has a strong educational background and professional certifications:

• Bachelor's degree from the Faculty of Economics at The University of Tokyo
• MBA from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
• CFA Chartered Analyst
• Illinois State USCPA (Certified Public Accountant)1

Personal Philosophy

Hidetaka Murata believes that success in business comes not only from strategy and persuasion but also from respect and consideration for others.1