CVC Details: Nippon Steel Kowa Real Estate Co., Ltd.

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1. Company Overview

Nippon Steel Kowa Real Estate Co., Ltd. aims to create open innovation by supporting the growth of next-generation startups and promoting collaboration with other industries. Through this, the company seeks to generate new ideas and businesses.

2. Website URL

https://www.nskre.co.jp/business/innovation/

3. Investment Policy

Nippon Steel Kowa Real Estate actively invests in venture companies that have high synergy with its own businesses. This is done as part of their Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) activities, with the aim of accelerating the growth of startup companies, enhancing added value through collaboration, and co-creating new businesses.

Reference site: https://www.nskre.co.jp/business/innovation/

4. Investment Achievements

• 600 Co., Ltd.: Unmanned convenience store
• iYell Inc.: Housing loan technology
• Mercuria Investment Co., Ltd.: Investment business
• SAGOJO Co., Ltd.: Regional services
• Bitkey Inc.: Technology solutions

5. Related Articles & Releases

• "Mastering single-person apartments" Nippon Steel Kowa Real Estate focuses on the urban market - The Nikkei
• Hotel investments expand with the recovery of inbound tourism, Nippon Steel Kowa to invest 50 billion yen - The Nikkei

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