Investment in and Support for Promising Ventures through CVC
First written in FY2016. 4 of 12 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2018: 1 of 6 companies on the "Worse" side.
0 other companies' latest entry also says "Other".
- FY2026Reduction in CVC holdings and investment amountAnnual report
「Will Group HRTech Fund Investment Limited Liability Partnership held 4 unlisted stocks with a total value of ¥164 million.」
While maintaining the investment policy of the former HRTech Fund, the number of holdings fell to 4 and the carrying amount to ¥164 million, indicating continued streamlining and reduction of investment holdings. - FY2025Dissolution and liquidation procedures for the CVC fundAnnual report
「Will Group Fund Investment Limited Liability Partnership resolved to dissolve and liquidate the entity as of 31 December 2024 and is currently undergoing liquidation procedures.」
The former Will Group Fund entered dissolution and liquidation procedures, while HRTech-related investments continue through other funds and vehicles. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「¥299 million in expenditures for the acquisition of investment securities」
The Company acquired ¥299 million of investment securities during the interim consolidated accounting period. The notes on financial assets state that Level 3 financial assets consist mainly of unlisted shares and other investments related to HRTech businesses with business synergies. - FY2024Decrease in investment holdingsAnnual report
「Will Group HRTech Fund Investment Limited Liability Partnership held 8 unlisted stocks with a total value of ¥310 million.」
While the policy of holding 8 unlisted stocks through the HRTech Fund continues, the carrying amount declined from the previously disclosed ¥541 million to ¥310 million. - FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Level 3 financial assets consist mainly of unlisted shares and other instruments related to HRTech businesses with business synergies. The Group has designated shares held on a long-term basis to maintain and strengthen business relationships with investees and expand its earnings base as financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income.」
The Company continues its policy of holding HRTech-related unlisted shares and other investments on a long-term basis to maintain and strengthen business relationships with investees and expand its earnings base. - FY2021Streamlining and continuation of investment holdingsAnnual report
「Will Group HRTech Fund Investment Limited Liability Partnership, the company among the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries with the largest carrying amount of investment securities, held 8 unlisted stocks with a total value of ¥541 million.」
While continuing investments through the HRTech Fund, the Company also disclosed the sale of part of the fund's holdings during the fiscal year as a factor behind higher earnings. - FY2021-Q2Investment recoveryAnnual report
「In terms of profit, earnings increased as the Company continued to make upfront investments in HRTech while expanding its existing businesses and selling part of the shares held by the fund.」
The Company disclosed continued upfront investment in HRTech, while identifying the sale of part of the shares held by the fund as a factor behind higher earnings. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「As of the end of March 2018, the contribution to the Will Group HRTech Fund amounted to ¥198 million」
The Company made an investment in the HRTech Fund. In addition, Will Group Fund Investment Limited Liability Partnership held investments in 12 companies with a carrying amount of ¥170 million, demonstrating the concrete implementation of investment activities through CVCs. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, the Company established Will Group HRTech Investment Limited Liability Partnership in May 2017 and began initiatives to invest in and support domestic and overseas venture companies with innovative technologies in the human resources business.」
The Company continues to describe the launch of investment in and support for domestic and overseas ventures through the HRTech Investment Limited Liability Partnership as a measure announced in the previous fiscal year. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「Will Group HRTech Investment Limited Liability Partnership, established in May 2017 and specializing in the human resources business」
In addition to the existing Will Group Fund, the Company established a new CVC specializing in the HRTech field. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In April 2016, the Company entered into a capital and business alliance with Ligua Co., Ltd. with the aim of entering the healthcare field」
As a means of expanding into new fields, the Company entered into a capital and business alliance in the healthcare field. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The Company conducted investments, alliances and M&A involving promising venture companies through its corporate venture capital vehicle, Will Group Fund Investment Limited Liability Partnership」
Specific investment and partnership measures for expanding into business fields beyond human resources services.