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In Aichi, “Self-driving startups” and “Startups working to solve the vacant house problem” are ranked among the top in funding! Aichi Prefecture’s 2024 first half startup status report released
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Press release: August 23, 2024
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In Aichi, “Self-driving startups” and “Startups working to solve the vacant house problem” are ranked among the top funding sources! Aichi Prefecture’s 2024 first half startup status report released *Uniqorns, one of the largest startup media in Japan, announces Aichi startup funding status for the first half of 2024 in ranking format* Aichi startup funding ranking for the first half of 2024
In the Aichi startup funding ranking for the first half of 2024 announced by Uniqorns, one of Japan’s largest startup media outlets, companies working on self-driving technology and solving the problem of vacant houses ranked high. The company that came out on top was Tier IV Co., Ltd., whose vision is to democratize autonomous driving. The company focuses on the development of open source software for autonomous driving, Autoware, and is engaged in a wide range of businesses, including providing platforms and tools for implementing autonomous driving, and supporting the development of sensor technology.
Additionally, in third place was Crassone Co., Ltd., which works on DX for demolition work. The company is working to solve the problem of vacant houses by providing demolition work matching services and peace of mind warranty packs. This ranking demonstrates the diversity and vitality of Aichi Prefecture’s startup ecosystem.
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[Survey overview]
Title: [First half of 2024] Aichi startup funding amount ranking (January 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024)
Collection period: This report collects data from January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. (As of July 1, 2024)
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Top 5 in Aichi funding ranking for the first half of 2024
1st place: Tier Four Co., Ltd.
Business content: Development of open source autonomous driving software “Autoware”
Funding amount: 14.5 billion yen
Investor: Isuzu Motors Co., Ltd.
2nd place:Lean Mobility
Business content: Development of small urban EV
Funding amount: 2.8 billion yen
3rd place: Crassone Co., Ltd.
Business details: Operates the demolition work DX platform “Classone” Funding amount: 1.22 billion yen
Investors: EEI No. 5 Innovation & Impact Investment Limited
Partnership, Daiwa House Group Future Value Co-Creation No. 1 Investment Limited Partnership, JP Investment Regional Impact No. 1 Investment Limited Partnership, Animal Spirits No. 1 Investment Limited Partnership union
4th place: Grand Green Co., Ltd.
Business details: R&D-based agri-bio startup creating next-generation agriculture and food
Funding amount: 650 million yen
Investors: Kyoto University Innovation Capital Co., Ltd., Mitsubishi UFJ Capital Co., Ltd., Sumine Investment Works Co., Ltd., SB Players Co., Ltd., Mizuho Capital Co., Ltd., Hulic Startup Co., Ltd., Aichi Capital Co., Ltd., Nagoya Small and Medium Enterprise Investment and Development Stock Company, Resona Bank, Ltd.
5th place: Opt Fit Co., Ltd.
Business details: Operation of “GYM DX”, a security camera AI image analysis service for fitness gyms
Funding amount: 330 million yen
Investors: Money Forward Venture Partners, Shizen Capital, Mizuho Capital Co., Ltd., Nagoya Small and Medium Enterprise Investment and Development Co., Ltd., Safie Ventures Co., Ltd.
* Continuation from 6th place in Aichi Prefecture Startup Ranking and information on startups from all over the country is also included! “Uniqorns 2024 first half
Domestic Startup Report now available*
* Uniqorns reports on the status of startups nationwide, including Aichi Prefecture rankings. *
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