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Force Startups Capital Invests in Iwaya Giken

In a groundbreaking move to foster innovation in the Japanese space industry, Force Startups Capital, a subsidiary of Force Startups Corporation based in Minato, Tokyo, has made a strategic investment in Iwaya Giken Co., Ltd., headquartered in Ebetsu City, Hokkaido. This investment is made through the Force Startups No. 1 Investment Limited Partnership, aimed at supporting promising startups that drive growth in Japan’s emerging sectors.

Highlighting the immense potential of the space industry as a significant future economic driver for Japan, Force Startups Capital aims to propel the evolution of the country's industrial structure.

Iwaya Giken is leading the way with its ambitious "OPEN UNIVERSE PROJECT," which seeks to make space tourism accessible through the innovative use of high-altitude gas balloons. This unique approach is set to provide customers with a once-in-a-lifetime experience, allowing them to engage with space travel in a way that has never been possible before. With a solid technological foundation and a collaborative spirit involving various corporate partners, Iwaya Giken is not just focusing on the feasibility of space flights but also on how to bring this extraordinary experience closer to people.

Moreover, Iwaya Giken is dedicated to sharing its technological advancements and know-how with the broader space industry through participation in a "space strategy fund." This commitment to contributing to the entire sector is something that we, at Force Startups, deeply resonate with. We eagerly anticipate the realization of Iwaya Giken's vision, which has the potential to be implemented as a cornerstone of future social infrastructure.

Supporting Iwaya Giken in its mission to "create unseen futures" remains a top priority for us. We are prepared to provide robust backing as they continue to develop technology that will revolutionize the way humanity experiences space.

About Iwaya Giken

Iwaya Giken specializes in the research and development of high-altitude gas balloons and space-related technologies. Their goal is to democratize access to space tourism, enabling everyone to partake in a thrilling space adventure. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, Iwaya Giken aims to craft a future where experiences of space exploration are no longer confined to a select few but are available to many.

Company Overview:

• - Name: Iwaya Giken Co., Ltd.
• - CEO: Keisuke Iwaya
• - Founded: April 1, 2016
• - Business Activities: Operations of manned high-altitude balloons, design and development of pressurized cabins, life support systems, pressure suit development, long-distance communication device development, research and development of unmanned balloon payloads, balloon launching equipment development, design and development of zero-pressure balloons, and super pressure balloon research.
• - Headquarters: 26-22, Oasa Nakacho, Ebetsu City, Hokkaido, Japan
• - Website

About the Force Startups No. 1 Investment Limited Partnership

This fund aims to create synergies with Force Startups Corporation’s core talent agency services, ensuring that our support for emerging industries is as effective as possible.

Partnership Overview:

• - Name: Force Startups No. 1 Investment Limited Partnership
• - Total Fund Size: Up to 1.5 billion JPY
• - Investment Targets: Primarily domestic startups and ventures, focusing on middle to later-stage funding as well as business support projects.
• - General Partner: Force Startups Capital LLC (100% subsidiary)

About Force Startups Corporation

Company Overview:

• - Name: Force Startups Corporation
• - CEO: Yuichiro Shimuzu
• - Founded: September 1, 2016
• - Business Activities: Growth industry support services
• - Stock Code: 7089 (listed on the Tokyo Growth Market)
• - Headquarters: 31F, Azabu-Dai Hills, 1-3-1, Minato, Tokyo, Japan
• - Website

At Force Startups, we aim to build a robust support platform for startups, encompassing talent support, database management, community building, funding assistance, and exit strategies. Our services are designed to empower innovators and challengers across various industries.