Seasoned Finance Executive to Fortify Financial Strategy and Accelerate Path to Market for Neutron-Free Fusion Technology

TOKYO – October 3, 2025 – LINEA Innovations, Inc., a company developing innovative p-¹¹B fusion reactors to solve the global energy crisis, today announced the appointment of Mr. Tamaki, former Director and CFO of the unicorn SaaS company SmartHR, Inc., as its Chief Financial Officer, effective October 2025. This strategic appointment is set to powerfully advance the company’s business and financial framework as it progresses toward its goal of launching the world’s first aneutronic fusion power generation.

“Welcoming a leader of Mr. Tamaki’s caliber is a monumental step forward in our quest to commercialize fusion energy—a feat yet to be achieved by anyone,” said Yuta Nojiri, CEO of LINEA Innovations. “Deep-tech ventures like ours rely on substantial, long-term investment. Mr. Tamaki’s exceptional financial acumen and global investor network, proven by his success in numerous large-scale funding rounds, will be the powerful engine that drives our technological development into the future. With the best technology team now joined by the strongest CFO, we can confidently delegate our critical fundraising mission to him and focus entirely on the groundbreaking R&D ahead of us.”

A Strategic Appointment to Accelerate Growth

LINEA Innovations is dedicated to its mission of “Fusion Energy to the Future Generations” by pioneering the commercialization of aneutronic p-¹¹B fusion—a safer and cleaner approach to energy production. As the company approaches critical milestones, including reaction demonstration experiments in the next few years and a power generation demonstration in the early 2030s, its success hinges on sophisticated financial strategies and robust corporate governance.
Mr. Tamaki’s track record at SmartHR, one of Japan’s most prominent SaaS companies, is exemplary. As CFO from its early stages, he masterminded the financial strategy that fueled its phenomenal growth, successfully securing multiple major funding rounds. Recognizing that his outstanding financial expertise, deep experience in startup management, and global network are indispensable for its next growth phase, LINEA Innovations actively recruited Mr. Tamaki for this vital role. As CFO, Mr. Tamaki will oversee all aspects of the company’s financial strategy, fundraising, and the architecture of its corporate governance and management systems.
“The commercialization of fusion power is the most critical challenge of our time, addressing fundamental issues in energy, climate change, and global security,” said Mr. Tamaki. “LINEA Innovations is tackling this challenge with a uniquely innovative approach. It is a profound honor to contribute my expertise in finance and fundraising to this incredible team. I am committed to bridging the worlds of advanced science and capital markets to accelerate our path to social implementation.”

About Mr. Tamaki

Mr. Tamaki began his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers Japan LLC (formerly PricewaterhouseCoopers Aarata) before holding positions at YAMADA Consulting Group Co., Ltd. and SAMURAI INCUBATE INC. He most recently served as Director and CFO of SmartHR, Inc., where he spearheaded the company’s rapid growth by overseeing its finance and corporate functions, including financial strategy, fundraising, building scalable management systems, and strengthening corporate governance. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Letters from Kyoto University.

About LINEA Innovations, Inc.

LINEA Innovations is a pioneering company dedicated to solving the world’s energy problems through the development of its advanced FRC-mirror hybrid reactor, which utilizes aneutronic proton-boron (p-¹¹B) fusion. This revolutionary technology produces no neutrons, significantly reducing radioactive waste concerns and enabling a safer, simpler, and more cost-effective path to commercial fusion energy. The company was founded on September 29, 2023, and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

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