5 portfolio companies received "Japan Startup Award 2025".

We are pleased to announce that five of the portfolio companies of our fund have been received "Japan Startup Award 2025". This award is given by the government to startups that develop new businesses with social impact and serve as role models for young people and entrepreneurs - cited from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry website.

<Companies who received "Japan Startup Award 2022">
・Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award
 WHILL, Inc.

・Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award
 Axelspace Holdings Corporation

・Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Award
 Terra Drone Corporation

・Minister of Defence Award
 Synspective Inc.

・Jury’s Special Award
 Unifa Inc.

We will continue to contribute strengthening of startup ecosystem and development of society by investing in and fostering quality companies with innovative technologies and business models that provide new value to the world.