Seiko Epson Group has established Epson X Investment Corporation (“EXI”), a new corporate venture capital (CVC) subsidiary, to accelerate open innovation with faster decision-making and execution in investments.
EXI has formed a Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) fund with Global Brain Co., Ltd., an independent venture capital firm. The CVC fund has set a total amount of 5 billion yen investment quota and targets startups in Japan and overseas.
Through open innovation activities including such fund management, Seiko Epson Group creates synergies with various partners based on its unique technology, products and services, and contributes to realizing a sustainable society.
Company name | Epson X Investment Corporation (EXI) |
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Address | KANDA SQUARE Building, 2-2-1 Kandanishiki-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0054 |
Representative | Yasunori Yoshino, CEO |
Establishment | March 16, 2020 (Start of operation: April 1, 2020) |
Business description | Business involving investment in and nurturing of startups via operating companies, etc. |
KANDA SQUARE Building, 2-2-1 Kandanishiki-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
101-0054
From the nearest station
5-minute walk from exit B7 at Shin-ochanomizu Station (Tokyo Metro Chiyoda-Line)/Ogawamachi Station (ToeiShinjuku-line)
Name: EP-GB Investment Limited Partnership
Total amount managed under the fund: 5 billion yen
Fund GP: Global Brain Corporation
April 2020 to March 2030 (10 years)