CVC Details: 1 Yen Per Person Fund

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1. Company Overview

Company Name: M3, Inc.

Overview: M3's mission is to increase the number of people who live healthy and happy lives while reducing unnecessary medical costs by leveraging the internet. The company invests in venture businesses that are working on solving social issues centered around healthcare.

2. Website URL

https://corporate.m3.com/1p1y/

3. Investment Policy

M3's "1 Yen per Person Fund" primarily focuses on investment themes such as AI, medical devices (including software-based medical devices), advanced medicine, rare diseases, and corporate wellness programs.
Reference site: https://corporate.m3.com/ir/release/2019/pdf/191025_CVC_J.pdf

4. Investment Achievements

• Unifa, Inc.: Healthcare
• WizWe, Inc.: Healthcare

5. Related Articles & Releases

• Special Dialogue: The main reason for investing in the unique business of habit formation
• M3 establishes a 10 billion yen fund for medical startups - Nikkei

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