With a focus on “space,” xml-ph-0000@deepl.internal, Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: xml-ph-0001@) develops and provides the spatial recording app “Scanat ,” as well as spatial design and educational services. natCo., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: 劉 栄駿; hereinafter “ nat”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a sponsorship agreement with the “Hokkaido Yellow Stars” volleyball team, operated by Hokkaido Yellow Stars Co., Ltd., for the 2026–2027 season.

Background

natWith a focus on “space,” the company develops and provides “Scanat " that allows users to easily record and share 3D spaces via smartphone. In addition, the company operates a spatial design business that enhances the value of spaces and an academy business that cultivates the next generation of talent. This partnership stems from our shared values with the Hokkaido Yellow Stars, a team that remains deeply rooted in the community while continuously taking on new challenges, and aims to contribute to the development of both sports and the local community through the team’s activities. Through this sponsorship, nataims to enhance brand awareness in Hokkaido andScanat ・expand our spatial design and academy businesses at the local level.

Statement from the Representative

“As a member of the Hokkaido Yellow Stars, I am deeply honored to be able to support the team and the community as they take on new challenges. I hope that the expertise we have cultivated through our Spatial Documentation, Spatial Design, and Academy initiatives will help preserve and expand the excitement of sports and the vibrancy of our community in new ways. Together with all our fans, I will do my utmost to cheer on the team as it takes a leap forward.”

"We are very pleased to welcome everyone at nat, Inc. as our partners.The excitement we create on the court every day exists in that fleeting moment, yet if left untended, it will fade with time. I believe that nat’s mission to document “spaces” and enhance their value will serve as a powerful force to preserve and spread the excitement generated by sports and the vibrancy of our communities into the future in a new form. Together with everyone at nat—who deeply resonates with our philosophy of remaining rooted in the community while continuing to take on new challenges and has lent us their support—we will create new value for Hokkaido.”

“We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone at natfor their support. From spatial documentation to spatial design and an academy dedicated to nurturing the next generation, we are deeply inspired by nat, which continues to make an impact on society with its proven expertise and passion.We, too, will continue to tackle each challenge one by one on the field to help our team make great strides and live up to the expectations of our fans. We will do our utmost to ensure that the 2026–27 season, which we will spend alongside everyone at nat, is a fruitful one for both our players and the local community.”