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Archaic Inc.CEO

The world evolves together with AI.
And that future, we will build it with our own hands.

AI is not just a tool.
It is becoming something that thinks, converses, judges, and co-creates alongside people.
At Archaic, we are seriously committed to realizing a world where AI and humans resonate and challenge together.

We take deep pride and a strong sense of mission in implementing technology in forms that reach society, diving into real-world problems and tackling challenges no one has attempted before.
Across manufacturing, advertising, healthcare, trade, finance, HR, business, government, and infrastructure,
the domains differ, but what drives genuine creation is the power of co-creation.

To that end, we continue to shape ideas and technology into reality, and challenge ourselves to implement value through co-creation.
Being with AI, We Create the Future.
This is not just a slogan, it is Archaic’s daily practice.

CEO & Representative Director, Jun Yokoyama

Our VISION

We aim for a world where AI stands alongside people, thinking together, creating together.
When human creativity and AI intelligence resonate, society and industry evolve more flexibly
and more fundamentally.

Beyond mere automation and efficiency, toward a future where co-creation is the norm.
A society where life with AI expands the very potential of humanity,
that is what we are building.

Our BUSINESS

  • Archaic AI SaaS icon

    Archaic AI
    SaaS

    Across advertising, manufacturing, and HR, Archaic’s core domains, we implement AI technology as SaaS solutions for real-world social impact.

  • Archaic AI Solutionicon

    Archaic AI
    Solution

    Combining image, NLP, speech, video, prediction, optimization, recommendation, anomaly detection, generative AI, and more,
    we support our clients’ AI implementation across all capabilities.

  • Archaic AI Researchicon

    Archaic AI
    Research

    ArchaicOur in-house experts across generative AI, AI agents, deep learning, machine learning, and statistical analysis collaborate to support clients’ next-generation technology development.

EXECUTIVE
PROFILES

Jun Yokoyama
Jun Yokoyama, Ph.D Jun Yokoyama CEO Representative Director & CEO

Ph.D in Physics from Ritsumeikan University. Mathematics exchange student at the University of British Columbia (2007–2008). Joined a Mothers-listed IT venture, then worked at a quasi-governmental agency, an electronics manufacturer, and a security vendor on R&D and AI research. Founded a hardware startup, then founded Archaic Inc. Selected for the MEXT International Human Resources Development Program (2007). The Society for Mathematical Biology Poster Prize (2008). Reviewer, Journal of Theoretical Biology (2012–2013). Multiple publications and patents.

After leading the AI research and development division at a major IT firm, co-founded Archaic in 2018.
Ph.D in Computer Science from Stanford University. Numerous publications on industrial applications of AI.
Director, Japan Deep Learning Association.

Zhaoxu Wang
Zhaoxu Wang CTO

Graduated in Computer Science from Nanjing University, then worked at a systems development firm. Subsequently earned a Master's degree in AI research at the University of Electro-Communications in Tokyo. Went on to work as an AI engineer at a healthcare systems company and an AI startup. Ranks in the top 1% across multiple Kaggle competitions, a globally elite level of AI skill. Specialises in optimisation problems; achieved a fully AI-controlled clear of "Super Mario" for an IEEE competition challenge.

Built a career as an AI engineer at global tech companies, leading Archaic’s technical development from its earliest days.
Ph.D from the Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, University of Tokyo. Holds patents on machine learning algorithm optimization.

Kazuo Kino
Kazuo Kino Cofounder

Graduated from California State University. Worked in R&D at DOCOMO Innovations USA, then at a US IT startup developing wireless simulation software including IEEE 802.11. Returned to Japan to work at Accenture on government systems development and consulting. A full-stack engineer with strengths from low-level to high-level development. Founded Archaic Inc. in 2017. Born in China, raised in Japan, educated and professionally experienced in the US, a trilingual global professional.

OVERVIEW

Company Name

Archaic Inc. (Archaic)

Founded

201711 / 15

Capital

110,000,000JPY (incl. capital reserves)

Executive

Representative DirectorCEO Jun Yokoyama
CTO Zhaoxu Wang

Employees

40employees (as of April 2025)

Headquarters

T150-0001
1-22-1 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001 Oakla Building 5F
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Business Areas

AI SaaS Business, AI Solution Business, AI Research Business

Key Clients

Sumitomo Mitsui, Seibu Shinkin Bank, Japan Finance Corporation

Our HISTORY

2017

11 /

Archaic Inc.Founded (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)

2018

2 /

Certified as an NVIDIA Inception Program partner

4 /

Funding raised from Japan Finance Corporation

11 /

HQ relocated due to business expansion

2019

4 /

Funding raised from Japan Finance Corporation

2020

2 /

Funding raised from Japan Finance Corporation

2 /

Funding raised from Seibu Shinkin Bank

10 /

Business partnership established with Funread Inc.

2021

6 /

Capital increased to ¥30M through retained earnings transfer

6 /

NVIDIA AI Days: presented at event

8 /

Monitoring AI provided for JICA quarantine operations in Africa

2022

6 /

Edge AI camera software developed and launched with NTTPC Communications

11 /

HQ relocated due to business expansion

12 /

"Ad Check AI" launched

2023

2 /

Selected as finalist at "IDEA PITCH CONTEST" hosted by Port Messe Nagoya

4 /

Launched AI system combining generative AI and conventional AI

5 /

Joint development of "Automated Hyperspectral Learning System" with Funread Inc.

2024

1 /

"Ad Check AI" surpasses 100 registered companies

2 /

Joint launch of "Generative AI-Specific Insurance" with Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance

2 /

Collaboration with Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance covered in Nikkei Shimbun

2 /

Collaboration with Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance broadcast on ANN NEWS

3 /

"Ad Check AI" adds image compliance checking

4 /

Presented at "Innovation LAB Meetup Night #2" hosted by NTTPC Communications

6 /

Presented at "Bosch and Startups" hosted by Bosch Japan

7 /

Presented at METI-organised seminar "New Business Development for Regional Leaders"

7 /

Partnership with Life Balance Management Institute; "Harassment Check AI" launched

8 /

Business partnership established with SUPER STUDIO Inc.

11 /

Collaboration with Bosch Ltd. covered in Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun

11 /

"Harassment Check AI" adds Microsoft Teams and Slack integration

12 /

Compliance checking solution provided for Dai Nippon Printing’s AI screening service

12 /

Collaboration with Dai Nippon Printing covered in Nikkei Shimbun

2025

1 /

"Demand Forecasting / Production Planning Optimisation AI" received the Grand Prix at the AIsmiley AI PRODUCTS AWARD 2025 WINTER

2 /

AI chatbot deployed to ~40,000 agencies of Daippon Printing and Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance

4 /

DG Business Technology Co., Ltd. begins reselling "Ad Check AI"

4 /

"Ad Check AI" adds video compliance checking

5 /

Patent filed for point-of-sale image marketing technology

6 /

Japanese-specialized RAG AI system developed; performance benchmarks published

6 /

"Ad Check AI" surpasses 300 registered companies

7 /

Industry-specific no-code AI agent "Archaic AI Agent" officially launched

7 /

Capital and business alliance signed with Dai Nippon Printing (DNP)

8 /

Received the Image Recognition category award at AI Market AWARD 2025 Summer

11 /

Collaboration with Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance on "Driving Advice Platform" covered in Nikkei

12 /

Provided technical support for Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance’s "Driving Advice Platform"

2026

2 /

"Ad Check AI" launches parent/child account and permission management features

2 /

NTTPC: Partnership established; "Router Image Diagnostics" service launched