Japan Specialist

Mark Chadwick

Over 20 years experience in equities and asset management in Asia and Japan. Qualified CFA with experience analyzing companies as a buy-side analyst. In-depth knowledge of company fundamental analysis, corporate governance and valuations.

Equity Bottom-Up

<div><p><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pksha-technology-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26181:1" rel="noopener">PKSHA Technology (3993 JP)</a>  is an AI software developer focusing on business intelligence and mobility. The company was founded eight years ago and has commercialized various AI algorithms to help businesses and cities run more smoothly. </span><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}'> </span></p></div><div><p><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Tech has long promised to make city living safer, less congested, and healthier. Now, with the rollout of 5G and IoT sensors, powered by AI, those promises are </span><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">almost a</span><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"> reality. For Japanese urban dwellers, where many essential services cannot even be done online, but require a trip to city hall, this digital transition cannot come fast enough. </span><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}'> </span></p></div><div><p><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Last year, Toyota unveiled plans to build a prototype "city of the future" called Woven City at the base of Mount Fuji powered by hydrogen fuel cells that would be a laboratory for autonomous cars. A network of sensors will measure air and water pollution, reduce energy consumption, and alleviate traffic jams. Smart lighting systems will make streets safer while saving on energy costs. AI-enabled cameras and sensors will enable all of this to run smartly and efficiently. PKSHA for mayor!</span><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}'> </span></p></div>

PKSHA Technology (3993 JP)  is an AI software developer focusing on business intelligence and mobility. The company was founded eight years ago and has commercialized various AI algorithms to help businesses and cities run more smoothly.  Tech has long promised to make city living safer, less congested, and healthier. Now, with the rollout of 5G and IoT sensors, powered by AI, those promises are almost a reality. For Japanese urban dwellers, where many essential services cannot even be done online, but require a trip to city hall, this digital transition cannot come fast enough.  Last year, Toyota unveiled plans to build a prototype "city of the future" called Woven City at the base of Mount Fuji powered by hydrogen fuel cells that would be a laboratory for autonomous cars. A network of sensors will measure air and water pollution, reduce energy consumption, and alleviate traffic jams. Smart lighting systems will make streets safer while saving on energy costs. AI-enabled cameras and sensors will enable all of this to run smartly and efficiently. PKSHA for mayor! 

Japan Small Cap Growth: PKSHA - Running Smart Cities