CVC Details: Ricoh Company, Ltd.

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1. Company Overview

Company Name: RICOH Innovation Fund

Overview: The RICOH Innovation Fund is the corporate venture capital (CVC) of the Ricoh Group, aiming to create innovation in the B2B sector. The fund supports the growth of startups and collaborates with them by leveraging Ricoh's resources and global customer connections to co-create business opportunities.

2. Website URL

https://innovation-fund.ricoh/

3. Investment Policy

The RICOH Innovation Fund invests in startups with new technologies and services that support creative work in offices and on-site as well as contribute to the realization of digital workplaces. The fund also leverages Ricoh's assets and resources to create innovation through collaboration and co-creation with startups.

Reference site: https://jp.ricoh.com/release/2023/1108_1

4. Investment Performance

• Asuene Co., Ltd.: Climate Tech
• log build Inc.: DX in the construction industry

5. Related Articles & Releases

• Ricoh establishes a fund to create innovation
• Through the first investment of RICOH Innovation Fund, Ricoh forms a capital partnership with Asuene
• Through the second investment of RICOH Innovation Fund, Ricoh forms a capital partnership with log build

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