ADDress Forms Capital Partnership to Innovate Multi-Location Living with Key Industry Players

New Horizons for Multi-Location Living: ADDress Unites with Key Partners

ADDress, a Tokyo-based company specializing in subscription housing services, recently announced a capital partnership with Gaiax, ANA Future Creation Fund, and AgVentureLab. This strategic collaboration aims to revolutionize the concept of multi-location living by integrating housing and travel experiences.

Background of the Partnerships

Gaiax: A Steadfast Supporter

As the lead investor, Gaiax has played an instrumental role since the inception of ADDress, nurturing its growth even through the challenges posed by the pandemic. This renewed partnership underscores their commitment to further supporting ADDress as it transitions into its next growth phase. Yuji Ueda, the CEO of Gaiax, expressed excitement about this alliance, noting the evolving societal trends toward multi-location living that ADDress has been pioneering.

ANA Future Creation Fund: Merging Mobility and Housing

By collaborating with the ANA Future Creation Fund, ADDress is poised to merge its housing solutions with ANA's airline services to create new, immersive lifestyle offerings. The partnership aims to provide unique local experiences that transcend traditional travel and relocation, reshaping how people engage with different regions. Yoshinori Tsuda, Senior Executive Officer at ANA, emphasized the significance of this partnership, anticipating enhanced regional revitalization and engagement through shared travel experiences among ADDress subscribers.

AgVentureLab: Tackling Regional Issues

AgVentureLab, established collaboratively by eight JA Group organizations, focuses on accelerating innovation in the agricultural sector through partnerships with startups. ADDress's involvement in AgVentureLab's JA Accelerator Program highlights its commitment to addressing regional challenges and fostering a sustainable community around multi-location living. Hiroki Ogino, the chairman of AgVentureLab, praised ADDress for its unique approach, emphasizing that the company not only offers living spaces but also fosters deeper connections within local communities, a crucial element for addressing declining populations in rural areas.

A Progressive Model for Two-Location Living

In addition to the partnerships, ADDress has been chosen for the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's project aimed at advancing two-location living. The consortium, involving Shizuoka City and Shizuoka Bank, will explore new paradigms of work and residence, encouraging cross-regional engagement through learning opportunities in Shizuoka. This initiative marks the first such endorsement for a designated city in Japan, an impressive milestone for ADDress and its partners.

Launching the ADDress Regional Cross-Border Salon

To support the two-location living initiative, ADDress is set to launch the ADDress Regional Cross-Border Salon, a community for cross-collaboration among various companies enabled through their multi-location living service. This platform will provide opportunities for companies to engage in new ways of working and relationships with local communities, driving innovation and employee engagement.

Multiple sectors, including aviation, telecommunications, and finance, are set to participate in this initiative, highlighting the collaborative nature that this new approach to work is embracing.

Statements From Industry Leaders

Yuji Ueda, Gaiax

Describing the partnership with ADDress as a source of personal joy after years of support since inception, Ueda noted the timely relevance of promoting multi-regional living amidst evolving societal structures.

Yoshinori Tsuda, ANA

Expressed excitement at the prospect of seeing ADDress's members traveling throughout Japan on ANA flights, enriching lives and communities where they engage.

Hiroki Ogino, AgVentureLab

Highlighted the innovative impact of ADDress, aiming to rejuvenate rural areas while addressing shared economy models and demographic challenges.

Conclusion

Takahashi Sabetto, President of ADDress, celebrated these partnerships as a transformative step forward. By merging housing, mobility, agriculture, and community, ADDress is striving to encourage new flows of people to rural areas and redefine lifestyle choices in Japan and beyond.

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