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Key Investment Announcement: Kiyo Startup Debt Fund Backs And-L Inc.

In a significant move towards promoting health and welfare in the workplace, Kiyo Startup Debt Fund, jointly managed by SDF Capital and Kiyo Capital Management, has officially made its first investment in And-L Inc. This partnership aims to support their innovative services: 'And-L Work,' a comprehensive health-based employment and welfare solution, and 'And-L Career,' a tailored job placement service for startups.

Background of the Investment

And-L Inc. operates under the mission 'to harmonize life,' providing a one-stop solution for essential health management services through 'And-L Work.' Their offerings range from online medical consultations and health advice to counseling, diagnostic analysis, pulse surveys, stress assessments, and industrial physician referrals, all crafted to facilitate health management seamlessly.

The current investment is particularly strategic, as And-L has begun providing online medical consultations at the Key Site in Wakayama City, a startup support hub managed by Kiyo Bank. This initiative is grounded in a shared vision of creating an environment where both companies and individuals can experience genuine peace of mind through health. The investment will further bolster And-L's mission to contribute positively to the daily lives and business operations of their clients through health innovations.

Comments from Stakeholders

• - Tomo Nishihara, President of And-L Inc.: "We are tremendously grateful for the support we have received. Our focus lies in providing health support services through 'And-L Work' to corporate clients. With the backing from Kiyo Fund, we aim to enhance the welfare benefits for employees, particularly in the Kansai region, starting with online medical consultations."

• - Taku Fukuda, CEO of SDF Capital: "We are thrilled to have the opportunity to execute debt financing for And-L. By promoting 'And-L Work,' we believe we can encourage businesses and individuals to prioritize their health, ultimately increasing overall productivity in society. Moving forward, we are committed to accelerating funding for outstanding startups like And-L."

About And-L Inc.

• - Name: And-L Inc.
• - Location: 1-3-1 Aoyama, Minato, Tokyo, Japan
• - Established: October 2023
• - CEO: Tomo Nishihara
• - Business Focus: Employment retention and welfare services, startup-centric job placement services
• - Website: And-L Corp.

Overview of Kiyo Startup Debt Fund

The Kiyo Startup Debt Fund, co-established by Kiyo Bank, Kiyo Capital Management, and SDF Capital, focuses primarily on lending to startups. Notably, the fund allocates over 50% of its capital to startups situated in its home areas of Wakayama Prefecture and Osaka Prefecture. This fund addresses diverse funding needs of startups while contributing to the growth and development of the regional economy.

Fund Details:

• - Name: Kiyo Startup Debt Fund Investment Limited Partnership
• - Total Amount: 1 billion JPY
• - Investment Target: Early to late-stage startups primarily in Wakayama and Osaka Prefectures
• - General Partner: SDF Capital and Kiyo Capital Management
• - Limited Partner: Kiyo Bank

About SDF Capital

• - Name: SDF Capital, Inc.
• - Location: 9F, Shin Meguro Tokyu Building, 2-25-2 Kamiooka, Shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan
• - Established: November 2021
• - CEO: Taku Fukuda
• - Business Focus: Management of startup debt funds
• - Website: SDF Capital

About Kiyo Capital Management

• - Name: Kiyo Capital Management, Inc.
• - Location: 5F Kiyo Sakai Building, 1-1-1 Ichino-cho, Sakai City, Osaka, Japan
• - Established: March 2021
• - CEO: Takashi Nishikawa
• - Business Focus: Investment activities
• - Website: Kiyo Capital

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