Startup Investments through Corporate Venture Capital
First written in FY2017-Q2. 18 of 24 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q3. Latest entry: FY2026.
15 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, it is pursuing new pure investments, including the underwriting of stock acquisition rights issued through a third-party allotment by ReYuu.」
In the investment-related business, it made a pure investment by underwriting stock acquisition rights issued through a third-party allotment by ReYuu, in addition to its existing startup investments and SmartPitch. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, it is pursuing new pure investments, including the underwriting of stock acquisition rights issued through a third-party allotment by ReYuu.」
In the investment-related business, it made a new pure investment by underwriting stock acquisition rights issued through a third-party allotment by ReYuu, in addition to income from fund distributions. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「As of the date of submission of this report, more than 480 startups and more than 220 investors, including operating companies, were registered. Offline events were also held during the year, with approximately 300 investors and entrepreneurs participating in total.」
Registrations on SmartPitch and other services expanded to more than 480 startups and more than 220 investors, and offline events were held with approximately 300 participants during the year. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As of the date of submission of this report, more than 470 startups and at least 210 investors, including operating companies, were registered.」
SmartPitch and other registrations increased from more than 450 startups and more than 180 investors previously to more than 470 startups and at least 210 investors. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As of the date of submission of this first quarterly report, more than 450 startups and more than 180 investors, including operating companies, were registered. In February 2023, it entered into a capital and business alliance with one of the SmartPitch-registered startups, WAVE.」
SmartPitch registrations expanded to more than 450 startups and more than 180 investors, and a capital and business alliance was formed with the registered startup WAVE. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As of the date of submission of this third quarterly report, more than 400 startups and more than 170 investors, including operating companies, were registered. In October, it newly began a business partnership with independent venture capital firm Gazelle Capital株式会社.」
Registrations on SmartPitch and other services increased to more than 400 startups and more than 170 investors, and a business partnership with Gazelle Capital began in October. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「株式会社Showcase Capital, which operates an investment-related business, is working through SmartPitch and other services to help form the startup ecosystem by matching startups with operating companies, VCs and CVCs online. As of the date of submission of this second quarterly report, more than 390 startups and more than 160 investors, including operating companies, were registered. In December 2021, it entered into a stock acquisition rights allotment agreement to support the fundraising of 株式会社ANAP (TSE Standard: 3189) and subscribed for the rights in January 2022. As in the previous quarter, transactions in part of the stock acquisition rights were completed during the second quarter, contributing to results.」
Registrations on SmartPitch and other services increased to more than 390 startups and more than 160 investors, and transactions in part of the stock acquisition rights related to ANAP's fundraising support were completed during the second quarter. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As of the date of submission of this quarterly report, more than 370 startups and more than 150 investors, including operating companies, were registered. In December 2021, it entered into a stock acquisition rights allotment agreement to support the fundraising of 株式会社ANAP (TSE Standard: 3189) and subscribed for the rights in January 2022. During the first quarter, transactions in part of the stock acquisition rights were completed, contributing to results.」
Registrations on SmartPitch and other services expanded to more than 370 startups and more than 150 investors, and transactions in part of the stock acquisition rights related to ANAP's fundraising support were completed. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「As of the end of the fiscal year, more than 320 startups and more than 130 investors, including operating companies, were registered. In December 2021, it entered into a stock acquisition rights allotment agreement to support the fundraising of 株式会社ANAP (TSE JQS: 3189) and subscribed for the rights in January 2022.」
Registrations on SmartPitch and other services expanded to more than 320 startups and more than 130 investors. Fundraising support for ANAP also progressed. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「株式会社Showcase Capital, which operates an investment-related business, is working through SmartPitch and other services to help form the startup ecosystem by matching startups with operating companies, VCs and CVCs online. As of the date of submission of this quarterly report, more than 300 startups and more than 130 investors, including operating companies, were registered. During the nine-month period of the third quarter, a startup supported by 株式会社Showcase Capital successfully raised funds, generating success-fee revenue. In addition, an M&A transaction between SmartPitch-registered companies was completed, indicating that the results of the matching service are beginning to emerge.」
Registrations on SmartPitch and other services expanded to more than 300 startups and more than 130 investors, with success-fee revenue generated by a supported startup's successful fundraising and an M&A transaction completed between registered companies. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「株式会社Showcase Capital, which operates an investment-related business, is working through SmartPitch and other services to help form the startup ecosystem by matching startups with operating companies, VCs and CVCs online. As of the date of submission of this quarterly report, more than 250 startups and more than 100 investors, including operating companies, were registered. It continues to pursue monetisation by supporting the business growth of individual startups.」
The number of registrations on SmartPitch and other services exceeded 250 on the startup side and 100 on the investor side. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「株式会社Showcase Capital, which operates an investment-related business, developed and released the SmartPitch platform for matching operating companies, VCs and CVCs with startups online and is working to help form the startup ecosystem. As of the date of submission of this quarterly report, more than 200 startups were registered, and it aims to achieve early monetisation by supporting the business growth of individual startups.」
The number of startups registered on SmartPitch increased from more than 100 in the previous period to more than 200 as of the date of submission. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「株式会社Showcase Capital, which operates an investment-related business, developed and released the SmartPitch platform for matching operating companies, venture capital firms and corporate venture capital firms with startups online. It is working to help form the startup ecosystem and achieve early monetisation through active investment activities. It also invests in startups in Japan and overseas that possess unique technologies or provide services.」
SmartPitch has more than 100 registered startups, and the CVC business has progressed in both online matching and investment. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「株式会社Showcase Capital, which operates an investment-related business, developed and released the online platform SmartPitch for matching operating companies, VCs and CVCs with startups, as announced on 1 May 2020.」
It continues to report Showcase Capital's release of SmartPitch and its expansion into online matching between investors and startups. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「株式会社Showcase Capital, which operates an investment-related business, developed an online platform matching operating companies, VCs and CVCs with startups and, as announced on 1 May 2020, released the matching platform service SmartPitch.」
It continues to report the release by Showcase Capital of the SmartPitch online matching service for investors and startups, following the previous quarter. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「株式会社Showcase Capital, which operates a venture capital business, developed an online platform matching investors with startups and, as announced on 1 May 2020, released the matching platform service Smart Pitch.」
In its CVC business, it released Smart Pitch, which connects investors and startups online, expanding beyond investment activities into a matching platform. - FY2019-Q3No investments made during the quarterAnnual report
「株式会社Showcase Capital, which operates a venture capital business, made no investments during the nine-month period of the third quarter.」
It states that Showcase Capital made no investments during the nine-month period of the third quarter. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「株式会社Showcase Capital, which operates a venture capital business, invested in Digicro Pte.Ltd., the parent company of Spean Luy Co.,Ltd., which provides Cambodia's first AI-based microfinance lending service.」
Showcase Capital invested in Digicro, the parent company of a company providing AI-based microfinance lending in Cambodia. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「株式会社Showcase Capital, which operates a venture capital business, proceeded with the sale of its investment in BPLATS,Inc., which listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Mothers market on 4 April 2018. During the third quarter, it also entered into an investment agreement with IMAGE MAGIC Inc., which operates an on-demand product services business that uses proprietary Web to Print technology to produce more than 1,000 types of original goods, including T-shirts and mugs, to order from a single item without holding inventory.」
CVC investment activities progressed through the sale of shares in listed BPLATS,Inc. and the execution of an investment agreement with IMAGE MAGIC Inc., which offers more than 1,000 types of original goods. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「株式会社Showcase Capital, which operates a venture capital business, made no investments during the second quarter.」
It continues to state that Showcase Capital made no investments during the second quarter. - FY2018-Q1No investments were made during the quarterAnnual report
「株式会社Showcase Capital, which operates a venture capital business, made no investments during the first quarter.」
It states that Showcase Capital made no investments during the first quarter. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「We have engaged in M&A transactions and capital and business alliances with startups possessing unique technological expertise in various fields, including AI, Fintech, VR/AR and mobile content. To create an environment for making more nimble and active investments in startups in Japan and overseas, we established the corporate venture capital arm Showcase Capital Co., Ltd. in August 2017. During the consolidated fiscal year, we actively invested in Plus One Marketing Co., Ltd., which manufactures and sells smartphones under the FREETEL brand; BPLATS,Inc., which provides subscription business support solutions; Real World Games Co., Ltd., which provides location-based gaming services; Space Agent Co., Ltd., which operates the private-lodging property website Minpaku Bukken.com; and Israel-based Articoolo Research Ltd., which provides an automated article-generation service using AI.」
Following the establishment of Showcase Capital, investments were made in domestic and overseas startups in multiple fields, giving concrete form to investment activities through the CVC. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「To date, we have engaged in M&A transactions and capital and business alliances with startups possessing unique technological expertise in various fields, including AI, Fintech, IoT, VR/AR and mobile content. To create an environment for making more nimble and active investments in startups in Japan and overseas, we established the corporate venture capital arm Showcase Capital Co., Ltd. in August 2017. During the quarter, we invested in Plus One Marketing Co., Ltd., which manufactures and sells smartphones under the FREETEL brand, and BPLATS,Inc., which provides subscription business support solutions.」
Showcase Capital was established in August 2017, and investments were made in Plus One Marketing and BPLATS,Inc. - FY2017-Q2First statedAnnual report
「To date, we have engaged in capital and business alliances and M&A transactions with startups possessing unique technological expertise in various fields, including AI, Fintech, VR/AR and mobile content. Going forward, we will establish a corporate venture capital arm that will be our wholly owned subsidiary to create an environment for making more nimble and active investments in startups in Japan and overseas.」
A wholly owned corporate venture capital subsidiary was established on 8 August 2017 to make nimble and active investments in startups in Japan and overseas.