CVC Details: Epson Cross Investment

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1. Company Overview

Company Name: Epson Cross Investment Inc.

Overview: Epson Cross Investment was established in April 2020 as a 100% subsidiary of the Seiko Epson Group. Its mission is to contribute to solving social issues through business investments and to create new businesses in collaboration with its partners.

2. Website URL

https://www.epson-exi.com

3. Investment Policy

Epson Cross Investment invests globally in startups at various stages, from seed and early to mid and late-stage companies, focusing on innovative technologies and services.

Reference site: https://www.epson-exi.com/index.html

4. Investment Records

• Axelspace: Small satellite development
• Aromabit: Development of odor sensors
• AI Silk: Development of conductive fibers

5. Related Articles & Press Releases

• Aromabit raises funds through a third-party allocation of new shares, with Epson Cross Investment, Kyocera, and TechAccel Ventures as investors
• Investment in 'AI Silk', a company developing and manufacturing high-function conductive fibers

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