• Scrum Ventures named former Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters pitcher Yuki Saito as a venture partner on June 11, 2026.
• Saito, known as the “Handkerchief Prince,” has built ventures focused on community building and regional revitalization in Hokkaido since retiring.
• He will support startup co-creation and new business development in the Hokkaido F Village X program as it enters Year 2.

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