/ Decades in the Making

Networks built over decades

Our mission is to unlock the tremendous potential of Japan’s innovators. The relationships behind that work were formed over decades across the technology and diplomatic fields — they are not something you can shortcut.

Our mission is to unlock the tremendous potential of Japan’s innovators. The relationships behind that work were formed over decades across the technology and diplomatic fields — they are not something you can shortcut.

Today that network reaches investors, corporate R&D teams, venture capitalists, AI start-ups, policymakers, onchain innovators, and scientific talent. Merito is your gateway to cutting-edge innovation.

Today that network reaches investors, corporate R&D teams, venture capitalists, AI start-ups, policymakers, onchain innovators, and scientific talent. Merito is your gateway to cutting-edge innovation.

And it is led by people who have spent their careers inside that system.

And it is led by people who have spent their careers inside that system.

/ Leadership

Merito is led and advised by people who have spent their careers inside Japan’s science and innovation system.

Merito is led and advised by people who have spent their careers inside Japan’s science and innovation system.

Brandon C. Possin

Brandon C. Possin

Brandon C. Possin

Brandon C. Possin

Brandon C. Possin

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Founder & CEO, Merito

Seventeen years as a U.S. diplomat working on science cooperation — the years that built the relationships Merito runs on today.

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17-year career as a U.S. diplomat focused on science cooperation

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Former chair of the 86-embassy Japan Science & Technology Diplomatic Circle

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Former Asia BD Lead at ConsenSys

/ Advisors

The scientists, operators and founders who
vouch for the work.

The scientists, operators and founders who vouch for the work.

The scientists, operators and founders who vouch for the work.

The scientists, operators and founders who
vouch for the work.

Dr. Taruho Kuroda

Dr. Taruho Kuroda

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Innovation Lead, Takeda Pharma

Naoko Yamazaki

Naoko Yamazaki

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SpacePort Japan · Former astronaut

Dr. Franco Nori

Dr. Franco Nori

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Chief Scientist, RIKEN

Robert Pearlstein

Robert Pearlstein

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Qanopy Group · formerly SRI

Dr. Caleb Bell

Dr. Caleb Bell

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CEO Kanjin Therapeutics · Advisor Beyond Next Ventures

Hiroyo Clemente

Hiroyo Clemente

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OIST University · XLScout (Bio-AI)

Makoto Yuasa

Makoto Yuasa

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Cactus Global · Science Communications

Ai Kano

Ai Kano

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Cactus Global · Science Communications

Dr. Hiro Hamada

Dr. Hiro Hamada

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Research Lead, Araya Inc. · Chair, DeSci Tokyo

/ Process

A clear, transparent path from first goal to delivered growth — five steps, no surprises. Merito runs each stage so founders can stay focused on building.

A clear, transparent path from first goal to delivered growth — five steps, no surprises. Merito runs each stage so founders can stay focused on building.

A clear, transparent path from first goal to delivered growth — five steps, no surprises. Merito runs each stage so founders can stay focused on building.

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Define Goal

Define Goal

Market intelligence collection goals identified.

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Merito Will Submit Proposal

Merito Will Submit Proposal

Proposal delivered at competitive rates.

3

Proposal Signed by Both Parties

Proposal Signed by Both Parties

Client confirms and signs via DocuSign or paper signature.

4

Venture Growth Gathered & Delivered

Venture Growth Gathered & Delivered

Merito taps its broad network to find clients and investors.

5

Customer Success

Customer Success

110% satisfaction is our goal.

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Define Goal

Market intelligence collection goals identified.

2

Merito Will Submit Proposal

Proposal delivered at competitive rates.

3

Proposal Signed by Both Parties

Client confirms and signs via DocuSign or paper signature.

4

Venture Growth Gathered & Delivered

Merito taps its broad network to find clients and investors.

5

Customer Success

110% satisfaction is our goal.

/ Company Information

Company Name

Merito K.K.

Representative

Brandon Possin, CEO

Address

389-0111, Oaza, Nagakura, Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan

Established

March 26, 2025

Paid-in Capital

5,000,000 JPY

Accepted Payment Methods

Stablecoins, Wise transfer, Stripe

Phone

Disclosed without delay if requested

Email

brandon@merito.network

Refund Policy

If a customer is not satisfied with business matching services, we will redo the service until the customer is satisfied. We do not offer refunds for fitness or start-up coaching services.

Payment Period

Credit card payments are processed immediately. Local bank transfers must be sent within 3 days of the order date.

/ FAQ

The questions founders and research teams ask us most often before starting a conversation about Japan.

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What exactly does Merito do?

We connect deep tech and research-driven companies with the partners, capital, and market access they need in Japan — from the first introduction through to a signed agreement.

Do we need to be based in Japan to work with you?

How is Merito different from a consultancy?

What kind of companies do you usually work with?

How long before we see results?

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/ FAQ

The questions founders and research teams ask us most often before starting a conversation about Japan.

Didn’t find your answer here?
Need more information?

Get in Touch

What exactly does Merito do?

We connect deep tech and research-driven companies with the partners, capital, and market access they need in Japan — from the first introduction through to a signed agreement.

Do we need to be based in Japan to work with you?

How is Merito different from a consultancy?

What kind of companies do you usually work with?

How long before we see results?

/ FAQ

The questions founders and research teams ask us most often before
starting a conversation about Japan.

What exactly does Merito do?

We connect deep tech and research-driven companies with the partners, capital, and market access they need in Japan — from the first introduction through to a signed agreement.

Do we need to be based in Japan to work with you?

How is Merito different from a consultancy?

What kind of companies do you usually work with?

How long before we see results?

Didn’t find your answer here?
Need more information?

Get in Touch

/ FAQ

The questions founders and research teams ask us most often before starting a conversation about Japan.

What exactly does Merito do?

We connect deep tech and research-driven companies with the partners, capital, and market access they need in Japan — from the first introduction through to a signed agreement.

Do we need to be based in Japan to work with you?

How is Merito different from a consultancy?

What kind of companies do you usually work with?

How long before we see results?

Didn’t find your answer here?
Need more information?

Get in Touch