CVC Details: JR East Japan Startup Inc.

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1. Company Overview

Company Name: JR East Startup Corporation

JR East Startup Corporation is a subsidiary of East Japan Railway Company (JR East) and is a corporate venture capital (CVC) entity that promotes investment in and collaboration with venture companies.

2. Website URL

https://jrestartup.co.jp/

3. Investment Policy

Reference site: https://www.jreast.co.jp/press/2017/20180203.pdf

JR East Startup Corporation invests in sectors such as retail, food and beverage, transportation, tourism, inbound services, logistics, IoT, AI, payment solutions, and regional revitalization initiatives.

4. Investment Performance

• Haccoba, Inc.: Craft Sake Production
• eMoBi, Inc.: Electric Tuk-Tuk Rental Service
• AYUMI BIONICS, Inc.: Bionics Technology
• plower, Inc.: Craft Beer Brewing
• grow&partners, Inc.: Temporary Childcare Search and Reservation Service

5. Related Articles & Releases

• The Reason for the Success of JR East Startup: 51 Projects Commercialized in 4 Years
• Supporting Growth of Local Businesses: JR East Local Startup LLC

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