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Gaianixx Inc.

Gaianixx is a University of Tokyo spinout developing and manufacturing semiconductor materials. Its proprietary Multi-functional interlayer and dynamic lattice-matching process allow high-quality single-crystal thin films to grow across materials with different crystal structures, addressing defects and cost constraints in compound semiconductors. Its materials target sensors, power electronics, communications filters, LEDs and optical devices. The company operates a technical center and pilot production line in Yamanashi to supply samples and validate manufacturing processes with device makers.

Founded 2021

Team

Fusanori ArakaneVP of Commercial
Hiroki TodaAudit and Supervisory Board Member
Hiroyasu YamaharaTechnical Advisor
Hitoshi TabataSpecial Advisor
Isao KimuraVP of Development
Jim LaCasseOutside Director
Jun HayashiOutside Director
Katsuya GotoExternal Legal Counsel
Keisuke IdeOutside Director
Kento NakaoCEO and Co-founder
Kiyohiro NakanoChief Operating Officer and Corporate Officer
Koukou SuuExecutive Advisor
Masaki AjiokaChief Manufacturing Officer
Masashi SekiChief Manager, Technology Division
Takeshi KijimaChief Scientific Officer, Co-founder and Corporate Officer
Takeshi YamaguchiVP of Finance

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