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Investment in the Monozukuri Fund 2 Investment Limited Liability Partnership
EXEDY Corporation (headquarters: Neyagawa, Osaka Prefecture) has invested in the “Monozukuri Fund 2 Investment Limited Liability Partnership” (hereinafter referred to as the “Fund”), an investment fund managed by Monozukuri Ventures, Inc. (headquarters: Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture).
The Fund is a venture capital fund that specializes in hard-tech (technology and services combining hardware and software, as well as innovation areas related to manufacturing) with offices in Japan and the United States. By participating in the Fund, EXEDY will support and collaborate with startups to accelerate the launch of new businesses and business expansion.
Overview of Monozukuri Fund 2 Investment Limited Liability Partnership
| Unlimited liability partner | Monozukuri Ventures Co., Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Limited liability partner | EXEDY Corporation and 8 other companies (including individual investors) |
| Establishment of fund | January 2021 |
| Investment target companies | Seed to early stage hardware startups in Japan, United States, and Singapore |
Overview of Monozukuri Ventures Co., Ltd.
| Company Name | Monozukuri Ventures Co., Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Representative | CEO Narimasa Makino |
| Location | 3F Umekoji MArKEt, 34 Suzaku Hozocho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City |
| Establishment | August 2015 |
| Business content | Venture fund management and technology consulting for hardware startups |
Introduction to Monozukuri Ventures: See link below.
https://monozukuri.vc/ja/pr_2ndfundclose/