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Lavol Raises 3.2 Billion Yen in Latest Funding Round

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. Also Read: TOKIUM Debuts AI Agent for Statement Entry in Accounting 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…