Creww Inc. is pleased to announce that it has established a new company, “Creww Capital Inc., which will be responsible for CVC support and fund management businesses, in November 2024 with the aim of investing in and supporting the growth of startups taking on challenges both domestically and internationally, and will begin operations today, January 6, 2025.
Background to the establishment of the new company
Since its founding in 2012, Creww has held over 500 open innovation programs between companies, local governments, and startups, and has achieved approximately 1,350 collaborations, making it one of the largest startup support companies in Japan. In recent years, the company has been promoting the creation of global open innovation that connects Japan and overseas, including Korea and Taiwan, as well as within Japan.
As globalization progresses, there is a growing need to support startups aiming for global growth, and for business companies to expand their markets and collaborate with local companies. At the same time, more emphasis than ever before is being placed on creating new businesses and collaborations that will lead to regional revitalization within Japan.
With the establishment of Creww Capital, we will strengthen our support system to contribute to the development of the startup ecosystem in Japan, Asia, and the world by investing in and supporting the growth of domestic and international startups, co-operating and supporting the formation of funds linked to open innovation programs that promote collaboration between local mid-sized companies and startups, and supporting strategic investments in decacorn startups.
SOURCE: PRTimes
