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Tokyo’s Lavol Inc., under CEO Dai Takebe, has raised about ¥3.2 billion. This funding comes from both equity and debt financing. The equity round, valued at about ¥1 billion, was led by WM Partners Co., Ltd. Mizuho Growth Support No. also co-led the investment. 5 Investment Limited Partnership and other funds like XTech, Resona Capital, and Valueup Partners are involved. The company secured about ¥2.2 billion in debt financing. Major banks involved include MUFG Bank, Mizuho Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, and Resona Bank.
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Lavol will use the funds for M&A efforts. This supports its challenger bank idea for freelancers. It will also focus on new business growth, AI-driven research and development, and hiring more staff to improve service quality. The financing shows that investors believe in Lavol’s goal to change financial services for independent workers. It also fits with trends in Japan’s fintech sector. There, challenger banks and AI solutions are growing to meet changing customer needs.
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