Merito bridges innovators and investment. Our mission is to unlock the tremendous potential of Japan's brilliant innovators. Thanks to our deep networks formed over decades in the tech and diplomatic fields, we have among the world's broadest networks among investors, corporate R&D teams, venture capitalists, AI start-ups, tech policymakers, onchain innovators, and scientific talent. Merito is your gateway to cutting-edge innovation.
Leadership
Brandon Possin
Co-Founder & CEO
17-year career as U.S. diplomat, focused on science cooperation.
Former chair of 86-embassy Japan Science & Technology Diplomatic Circle" with deep access to Japan's science community.
Former Asia BD Lead for ConsenSys
Scientific Advisory Council
Dr. Taruho Kuroda
Innovation Lead, Takeda Pharma
Naoko Yamazaki
SpacePort Japan, former astronaut
Dr. Franco Nori
RIKEN Chief Scientist
Robert Pearlstein
Qanopy Group; formerly Stanford Research Institute
Dr. Caleb Bell
Corundum Biology, Venture Partner
Hiroyo Clemente
OIST University, XLScout (Bio-AI)
Makoto Yuasa
Cactus Global - Science Communications
Ai Kano
Cactus Global - Science Communications
Dr. Hiro Hamada
Research Team Lead, Araya Inc. DeSci Tokyo Committee Chair.
Corporate Background:
Company Name: Merito K.K.
Head of Operations/Representative: Brandon Possin, CEO
Address: 389-0111, Oaza, Nagakura, Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan
Establishment: March 26, 2025.
Paid in Capital: 5,000,000 JPY
Phone: We will disclose without delay if requested.
Accepted payment methods: Stablecoins, Wise transfer, STripe payment.
Email: brandon (at) 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 hospitality services.
Payment period: Credit card payments are processed immediately, while local bank transfers must be sent within 3 days of the date of order.