INQ Inc. is a specialized firm that provides fundraising support through debt financing for startups, offering BPO services for financing processes, hands-on support, and advisory services. Since October 2018, the firm has supported over 600 startups with more than 1,200 engagements, totaling over 8.8 billion yen in funding as of the end of September 2024. To promote the understanding and implementation of finance mix strategies across the startup ecosystem, INQ hosted the official side event “Finance Mix Summit” at IVS2025, creating a collaborative platform involving founders, venture capitalists, financial institutions, venture debt providers, and other support entities. In addition to serving as a mentor for Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s programs such as ASAC (Aoyama Startup Acceleration Center) and NEXsTokyo, INQ also co-hosts finance workshops with VC firms, provides training for capitalists, and contributes to the publication *"Finance Basics in 60 Minutes"* (published by Gijutsu-Hyoronsha). As a neutral facilitator, INQ is committed to sharing cross-sector insights and bridging the information gap between startups and capital providers.