JAFCO
[Japan Finance Corporation x JAFCO] Webinar held to explain the loan limit of 72 million yen, unsecured, and non-guarantor loan system by Japan Finance Corporation
Held online on Wednesday, May 1st from 12:00 to 12:45
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JAFCO Group Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Keisuke Miyoshi; hereinafter referred to as JAFCO) will hold a webinar on Wednesday, May 1st regarding the expansion of the Japan Finance Corporation’s startup support system.
From April 2024, the Japan Finance Corporation’s financing system for startups has been expanded. In response to this change, we have invited Ken Hasegawa from the Tokyo Startup Support Plaza, newly established at the Japan Finance Corporation, to give an explanation so that many startups can understand it correctly and use it effectively.
Application form: https://client.eventhub.jp/ticket/co_3BzD3_p
[Image 1: https://prtimes.jp/i/57515/57/resize/d57515-57-5d48766eb8540da4023c-2.jpg&s3=57515-57-7fe931416d75e3869ceda3a4e3987f55-600×338.jpg] ■Event overview
・Date and time: May 1, 2024 (Wednesday) 12:00-12:45
・Location: Online (EventHub)
・Participation fee: Free
・Sponsor: JAFCO Group Co., Ltd.
■Recommended for these people
・Those who are thinking about starting a business
・Startup from just after founding to seed/early stage
■Timetable
〇 Main part (about 20 minutes)
〇Panel discussion (about 10 minutes)
〇Q&A (about 15 minutes)
■Application form
https://client.eventhub.jp/ticket/co_3BzD3_p
■Speaker introduction
〇 Japan Finance Corporation Tokyo Startup Support Plaza Deputy Senior Director Ken Hasegawa
[Image 2: https://prtimes.jp/i/57515/57/resize/d57515-57-2d5a1bdc58121887d5f8-1.jpg&s3=57515-57-ea35a5045e8cc616782ce96cbdb4ae57-442×442.jpg] Joined the National Consumer Affairs Finance Corporation (currently the Japan Finance Corporation National Consumer Affairs Business Headquarters). After working at a branch office and head office, he joined Tokyo Startup Support Plaza in April 2024. Experienced in screening small and medium-sized enterprises and start-up loans at a branch, and planning and implementing audit plans in the internal audit department at headquarters. In his current department, he is mainly in charge of financing support for startups.
〇JAFCO Group Co., Ltd. Investment Department Chief Capitalist Tomoko Numata
[Image 3: https://prtimes.jp/i/57515/57/resize/d57515-57-1f5a651e9c0df7c83bf1-0.jpg&s3=57515-57-ac7f8c18c4c2a43ccbe2e73bec91c0e0-442×442.jpg] Joined the company in 2005 and has been in the Investment Department to this day. Throughout his career, he has experience in investing and exiting companies in a wide range of industries and stages. Since 2010, we have focused on investing in startups that solve deep social issues in fields such as medicine, healthcare, and energy. Appointed Chief Capitalist in April 2022. Graduated from Hitotsubashi University Faculty of Economics.
■Proceeding/Secretariat
〇JAFCO Group Co., Ltd. Investment Department Akira Uehara
Joined the company in 2023. Graduated from Keio University Faculty of Commerce. Belongs to the Investment Department. Completed the International Liberal Arts Program (Chinese) at Keio University Faculty of Commerce and the Chinese Economics and Commerce Course at Fudan University, China. In the investment department, he is responsible for finding investment targets, implementing investments, and providing post-investment support, mainly for seed and early stage startup companies.
〇JAFCO Group Co., Ltd. Investment Department Yuki Tanaka
Joined mid-career in 2022. At the Investment Department, engaged in investment and support work for seed and early stage startups, focusing on enterprise software/mobility/manufacturing related areas. Prior to joining JAFCO, he worked at Toyota Motor Corporation/Arthur D. Little, where he worked in the manufacturing, mobility, and IT fields.
-About Tokyo Startup Support Plaza-
On April 1, 2024, Japan Finance Corporation (JFC) established “Startup Support Plaza”, a base to support startups in the seed and early stages, in four cities: Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, and Fukuoka. We work closely with support organizations such as venture capital and private financial institutions to provide detailed support for loan
consultations and other matters.
-About JAFCO Group-
Since its establishment in 1973, JAFCO has always worked alongside entrepreneurs who are leading the way.
The total amount of commitments made by managed funds in Japan and overseas exceeds 1 trillion yen, and the cumulative number of listed companies exceeds 1,000. In addition to venture investments, we also engage in buyout investments.Our purpose is to create a cycle of growth by investing in challenges, and we are committed to creating innovative technologies and services around the world. We want to be the closest to entrepreneurs and help them realize their aspirations, so we provide support in HR, marketing/sales, back office, etc. Company name: JAFCO Group Co., Ltd./English: JAFCO Group Co., Ltd. President: Keisuke Miyoshi
Head office location: 24th floor, Toranomon Hills Mori Tower, 1-23-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Web: https://www.jafco.co.jp/
Date of establishment: April 5, 1973
Capital: 33,251 million yen
Stock listing market: TSE Prime Market
Number of employees: 147 (consolidated) (as of the end of March 2023) More details about this release:
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000057.000057515.html