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About KOALA Tech
KOALA Tech Inc. was founded in March 2019. It is a venture that originated from Kyushu University,
established with the goal of commercializing OSLD.
The company aims to develop and commercialize a laser that is highly compatible with the organic electronic device platform.
This includes Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) devices, which have recently gained attention as high-definition and flexible displays.
We intend to provide new solutions to users in the organic semiconductor device field, contributing to a future smart society where humans and technology coexist.
Mission
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Core ValuesPioneering the future of organic
electronics with our unique optical
expertise
PurposeUnlocking the potential of "light" to
create a harmonious coexistence
between people and technology
MissionWe proudly stand as pioneers,
introducing "organic semiconductor
laser diodes" into practical
applications, thus rendering it an
indispensable technology for the
smart society of tomorrow
Organic electronic technologies, like OLEDs, leverage lightweight, soft, and eco-friendly attributes. They are poised to play a significantly larger role in the next-generation smart society, particularly in wearable devices.
At KOALA Tech, we're on a mission to harness the power of "light" through a unique fusion of "organic" and "laser" technologies. Our goal is to enhance the capabilities of organic electronics, ultimately contributing to the creation of a more user-friendly smart society.
Management
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Fatima BencheikhRepresentative Director, CEO & CTO
After working at a major Korean electronics company (Algeria) and as a researcher at Kyushu University's Center for Organic Photonics and Electronics Research, Fatima participated in the founding of KOALA Tech as a director and CTO. Fatima also took over as CEO in April 2023.
Fatima holds a PhD from the Institute of Materials and Nanosciences of Electronics in Provence (IM2NP). -
Shinobu ItoDirector, CFO
Ito graduated from Tohoku University and joined Toray Industries, Inc.
For the next 25 years, Ito specialized in finance, accounting, and business planning with the company.
After serving as CEO for a Tokyo-based health tech startup, Ito joined KOALA Tech in April 2022 as CFO and was appointed as a director in May 2023. -
Katsuya HashizumeOutside director
Executive Officer / Partner, Beyond Next Ventures Inc.
Hashizume joined JAFCO (currently JAFCO Group) in 2010 after completing the Graduate School of Media and Governance at Keio University. Consistently engaged in investing in university-originated ventures for about 10 years, Hashizume participated in Beyond Next Ventures from 2020, investing in startups in the medical device and digital health fields.
Appointed as an outside director of KOALA Tech in June 2020. -
Hiroyuki SasabeAuditor
Sasabe completed the Department of Applied Physics, Graduate School of Engineering, University of Tokyo, and holds a Doctorate in Engineering.
After working at the Ministry of International Trade and Industry and the RIKEN National Research and Development Agency, Sasabe taught at Chitose University of Science and Technology, served as the president of the university.
Appointed as an auditor of KOALA Tech in May 2019.
Company Overview
Company name | KOALA Tech Inc. |
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Establishment | March 22, 2019 |
Capital | 100,000,000 yen |
Head office | 4-1 Kyudai Shinmachi, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
(Fukuoka Industry-Academia Symphonicity, Room 215) |
Representative Director
Chief Executive Officer Chief Technical Office | Fatima Bencheikh |
Corporate Attorney | Taku Matsumoto |
History
March 2019 | Founded by Prof. Chihaya Adachi at Kyushu University, and others |
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May 2019 | Selected for NEDO STS program |
April 2021 | Started joint research and development with Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. |
October 2021 | Started joint research and development with Sony Group Corporation |
April 2022 | Selected as one of the first 33 companies of J-Startup Kyushu |
December 2023 | Latest development results announced at international academic conference International Display Workshops |