株式会社Zehitomo (Zehitomo Inc., Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Yuichiro Miura), the operator of the lifestyle matching service "Zehitomo," announced on June 15, 2026, that it has partnered with freee K.K. (hereinafter "freee") to launch a campaign for "freee Invoice Card Payment" aimed at supporting business operators' cash flow. As part of its cash flow support for registered business operators, Zehitomo has launched a campaign for "freee Invoice Card Payment." This service aims to alleviate the burden of upfront expenses such as material and outsourcing costs, thereby supporting the smooth operation of businesses. Background of This Initiative Cash Flow Challenges Evident in the Construction Industry Zehitomo conducted a survey on business operations targeting 1,227 registered business operators (866 in construction, 361 in other industries). The results revealed that while cash flow challenges were observed across all industries, they were particularly pronounced among construction business operators compared to other sectors. Cash Flow Challenges in the Construction Industry Revealed by the Survey Among the 866 construction business operators surveyed, 57.5% reported anxiety about cash flow. Furthermore, 33.6% cited "out-of-pocket expenses for large projects" and 32.4% cited "delays in payments/difficulty managing uncollected receivables," highlighting significant cash flow issues. Additionally, 79.8% use bank transfers as their payment method. This indicates a specific financial burden in the construction industry where payments for materials and outsourcing costs are made upfront, while sales revenue is received only after project completion. These findings clearly show a high demand for mechanisms to support cash flow after receiving orders among construction business operators. While cash flow challenges were particularly evident in the construction industry, these issues are common themes for business operators across all industrie