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Beginning of Joint Verification

FUNDINNO, a Tokyo-based company known for its pioneering equity crowdfunding platform, has embarked on a collaborative verification project with Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management. The objective is to ensure a smoother flow of capital to unlisted companies while diversifying investment opportunities for investors. This initiative will enhance the current system to facilitate direct inclusion of unlisted stocks into investment trusts.

Objectives of the Collaboration

In this collaborative effort, FUNDINNO will assist in verifying the necessary management systems required for integrating unlisted stocks into investment trusts, while Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management will develop a pilot fund. The forthcoming pilot fund aims to include not only traditionally sourced investments, but also those raised through FUNDINNO's flagship service, FUNDINNO PLUS+, which focuses on funding unlisted companies. This move is anticipated to open up new avenues for investment.

Background of the Initiative

The joint verification aligns with the ‘New Capitalism Implementation Plan’, which was introduced to streamline funding for startups and unlisted companies, consequently providing a wider range of investment opportunities to investors. Recent modifications to related regulations, including the 'Rules concerning the Management of Investment Trusts,' have now allowed public investment trusts to include unlisted stocks up to a limit of 15% of their total net assets.

This regulatory easing supports the vision that FUNDINNO and Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management have shared for a while, promoting the flow of growth capital to domestic unlisted enterprises and reinforcing the notion of becoming a 'nation of asset management'. Both companies have identified this moment as an opportunity to explore the potential for collaboration.

Utilizing Fundinno PLUS+

Through the joint verification, the aim is to create a pilot fund focused on investments in unlisted companies using FUNDINNO PLUS+. This initiative seeks to realize crossover investments, bridging unlisted and listed stocks, and to seamlessly support the growth of Japanese startups from pre-IPO stages to post-IPO periods.

FUNDINNO is recognized as a leading platform in unlisted company financing, operating services such as equity crowdfunding, the specific investor system, and the Secondary Market, FUNDINNO MARKET, where transactions of unlisted stocks are facilitated. Lately, the platform has attracted interest from institutional investors and business entities, leading to more investment considerations for the supported companies.

Future Prospects

Through this joint verification process, FUNDINNO intends to forge new connections between innovative entrepreneurs and a diverse range of investors, thereby significantly supporting the growth of future-oriented companies in Japan. The commitment to realize its vision of 'Creating a fair future through challenging endeavors' remains strong, guiding the companies towards the achievement of this goal.

About FUNDINNO

FUNDINNO's mission is to democratize venture markets, closing the gap in information and opportunities between entrepreneurs and investors. It aims to provide a myriad of choices for entrepreneurs while delivering the support of investors to these change agents. By continuing to foster transformation, FUNDINNO seeks to open doors to a brighter future for capable individuals.

FUNDINNO is Japan’s first equity crowdfunding service, designed to match companies seeking funding with investors eager to support businesses. With the growing need for funding, the importance of linking various stakeholders in the investment ecosystem has never been clearer.

For more details, visit FUNDINNO.

Further Information

The services offered by FUNDINNO involve various fees and risks, which can be found in detail on the website’s disclosure section. Please review the documentation provided before making investment decisions.

Note: This announcement is intended to publicly disclose information regarding FUNDINNO's services and achievements, and it is not meant to solicit investments.