Nihon PMI Partners Co., Ltd. Announces Capital and Business Alliance Between Pleiades Seven Co., Ltd. and HALZ Co., Ltd.

Nihon PMI Partners Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Hitoshi Hamada), which operates the Regional Healthcare Revitalization Healthcare Fund Investment Business Limited Liability Partnership (hereinafter referred to as "the Fund"), is pleased to announce that its investee company, Pleiades Seven Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture; President & CEO: Yuichiro Ueki, hereinafter referred to as "Pleiades Seven"), has successfully raised funds through a third-party allocation of shares underwritten by HALZ Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Toshikatsu Fujita, hereinafter referred to as "HALZ").

HALZ’s Mission and Business Model HALZ is committed to the mission: “We do not merely work for our clients but stand in their shoes to continuously deliver value in the fields of ‘people,’ ‘organization,’ and ‘management.’” As an external HR department for businesses, HALZ goes beyond payroll processing by analyzing payroll-related data and proposing effective long-term management strategies.

Reason for the Alliance Pleiades Seven has been engaged in the development, sales, and maintenance of "Cocolink," a hospital DX (digital transformation) tool that contributes to hospital management and business process improvement. Since its establishment in May 2020, the company has introduced the system in over 30 hospitals and continues to expand its reach, contributing to solving regional healthcare workforce shortages through data utilization. Recognizing this contribution, HALZ and Pleiades Seven have reached an agreement to form a capital and business alliance.

The Fund, which aims to promote the development of regional comprehensive care systems through investment, highly appreciates "Cocolink" for its role in advancing hospital DX and regional healthcare. We believe that this capital and business alliance will further accelerate the adoption of services and the growth of Pleiades Seven.

Future Plans The Fund will continue to provide comprehensive support to Pleiades Seven, including sharing expertise and introducing business partners across the stages of development, sales, implementation, and maintenance. Additionally, we will maintain our multi-faceted support for other investee companies and promote further investments in related sectors, contributing to the realization of regional comprehensive care in Japan.

About "Cocolink"

Japan is facing a super-aged society, with healthcare expenditures rising from approximately 30 trillion yen in 2000 to 47 trillion yen in 2023. Efficient healthcare operations and cost control have become urgent priorities. However, many medical institutions still rely on manual data processing via fax or scattered digital data stored in Excel or paper formats, making comprehensive information retrieval difficult.

"Cocolink" is a platform that integrates and visualizes disparate system data within medical institutions. It automatically collects and analyzes information from electronic medical records and medical accounting systems, generates daily, weekly, and monthly reports by department and ward, and aggregates data from satellite clinics and care facilities. This allows hospitals to make timely, data-driven management decisions. In addition to data visualization, "Cocolink" supports hospital management improvements by digitizing bed control operations and offering consulting services in partnership with expert advisors.

HALZ’s "External HR Department" Service

HR management plays a crucial role in corporate operations, encompassing strategic planning, recruitment, employee training, policy formulation, payroll, attendance management, and systematization of HR information. Specialized expertise and experience are often required for effective HR operations.

HALZ originated as a social labor law firm and leverages its legal knowledge and practical experience to address a wide range of corporate HR issues. The company provides services such as labor consulting, drafting HR regulations, payroll outsourcing, insurance processing, system design, business process improvement consulting, training program planning, and recruitment support. HALZ can also embed consultants directly within client organizations to provide on-site HR services.

HALZ stands out by offering services beyond the traditional scope of labor law firms, such as attendance monitoring and direct employee interactions, which has earned it recognition among large enterprises despite many similar firms catering mainly to small businesses.

Since 2013, HALZ has expanded its services to include home-visit nursing rehabilitation stations and HR benefits for companies aiming to prevent caregiver turnover. By addressing workforce shortages in the healthcare sector, HALZ aims to reduce employee turnover rates and has thus entered into this capital and business alliance with Pleiades Seven.

About Nihon PMI Partners Co., Ltd.

Nihon PMI Partners is the first private equity (PE) fund management company in Japan specializing in healthcare, with the concept of "Healthcare × PMI (Post-Merger Integration) × DX." Composed of investment professionals in the healthcare sector, the firm supports domestic small and medium-sized healthcare enterprises through PMI, the most critical element in business restructuring and integration. By leveraging a network of external DX experts, Japan PMI Partners not only enhances the operational efficiency of its investee companies but also aids in new business development through digital transformation.

Website: https://www.nihonpmipartners.co.jp

About the Regional Healthcare Revitalization Healthcare Fund Investment Business LLP

Amid macro trends of declining birth rates and an aging population, Japan is shifting from a hospital-centric medical model to a regional comprehensive care system, necessitating seamless integration between "medical care, nursing care, and housing." The Regional Healthcare Revitalization Healthcare Fund, managed by Nihon PMI Partners, aims to accelerate this transition through investment. The Fund receives investments from public institutions, listed healthcare companies, and multiple financial institutions, focusing on investments in healthcare and nursing DX companies, as well as the home-care sector.

For companies interested in investment from the Fund, please contact Nihon PMI Partners Co., Ltd.

About Pleiades Seven Co., Ltd.

Established: May 1, 2020
CEO: Yuichiro Ueki
Headquarters: 1-7 Komeya-machi, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture, CORLUX Komeya-machi 6F
Website: https://www.pleiades7.co.jp/
Cocolink product page: https://cocolink.pleiades7.co.jp/

About HALZ Co., Ltd.

Company Name: HALZ Co., Ltd.
Location: Carmel II, 8-3-30 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
CEO: Toshikatsu Fujita
Business Activities: HR consulting, HR regulations, payroll and insurance processing, on-site HR support, recruitment and training support, system design, business process improvement consulting, cloud HR system implementation
Website: https://halz.co.jp/

Contact Information

Nihon PMI Partners Co., Ltd.
President & CEO: Hitoshi Hamada
Email: hamada@nihonpmipartners.co.jp