※ 筋萎縮性側索硬化症のこと。筋肉そのものではなく運動系の神経に障害をきたす病気で、手足などの筋肉や呼吸に必要な筋肉がやせ細っていく。Media Sea Company Overview <4824>
(4) BrainTech・DTx
The term "BrainTech", a combination of "Brain" and "Technology", combines neuroscience and IT to analyze data from brain measurements and tests, analyze brain function and activity, develop and apply new technologies. The company focuses on developing software medical devices (SaMD) and smart phone applications, particularly working on evidence-based program development for chronic pain treatment. In addition, they are expanding their self-developed neurofeedback services used in chiropractic clinics and fitness gyms. BrainTech focuses on the prevention and treatment of diseases of the central nervous system such as dementia and depression, advancing the application of technology to medical and health care. Since 2016, the company has been actively involved in the BrainTech field, developing apps such as "ALPHA SWITCH" and "ALPHA SWITCH PRO" for businesses, and competing in the same field with rival companies. Being approved as a medical device manufacturer in 2022, they have strengthened collaboration with universities and pharmaceutical companies, conducting research targeting central nervous system diseases such as chronic pain, epilepsy, dementia, Parkinson's disease, depression, ALS*, among others. Ultimately, they aim for pharmaceutical approval and insurance coverage for therapeutic apps.
* Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) refers to a disease that affects the motor neurons of the central nervous system, causing atrophy of the muscles required for movement and breathing, not the muscles themselves.
(5) Venture Incubation
The company provides not only investment to startup and venture companies it has invested in, but also all necessary support such as financial, human resources, and system development. After rigorous screening, they focus on investing in one or two companies annually. They offer an incubation service with a support system to work with promising startups and venture companies with proprietary technology towards IPO realization, ultimately generating revenue through capital gains from IPOs.
The company group has taken Bandai Networks Co., Ltd. (now absorbed into Bandai Namco Entertainment Co., Ltd.), Trust <3347>, Diamond Dining (currently DD Group), JIG-SAW <3914>, Link-U Group <4446>, and Delivery Consulting <9240> to the market, successfully completing a buyout of one of the six listed companies.
(Reported by FISCO guest analyst Hiroshi Nakayama)
