Source disclosure: January 26, 2026
Tokai Tokyo Financial Holdings,Inc. [8616.T]
TOKYO, Jan 26 (Pulse News Wire) – Tokai Tokyo Financial Holdings,inc. (8616.T) announced today that its subsidiary, Tokai Tokyo Securities Co., Ltd., along with Prime Partners Co., Ltd., established the "Next Tokai Innovation Fund 1" investment limited partnership aimed at supporting startups in the Chubu region.
The fund includes Tokai Tokyo Investment Co., Ltd. and Postbank (Japan Post Bank Co., Ltd.) as anchor investors. The initiative builds upon a memorandum signed on Nov 30, 2023, which explored collaboration between Tokai Tokyo Financial Holdings and Postbank. Since then, Tokai Tokyo Securities launched a new organization focused on startup support within its investment banking division.
The fund's concept received endorsement from Postbank, leading to its establishment. The fund aims to contribute to the development of a vibrant startup ecosystem in the Chubu region, focusing on global perspectives while addressing unique societal challenges and leveraging local strengths such as advanced manufacturing and academic institutions. It targets seed, early, and mid-stage investments ranging from tens of millions to hundreds of millions of yen per deal. The fund will operate for ten years beginning January 26, 2026, with potential two-year extensions.
Investments will focus on startups headquartered or operating in the Chubu area, those founded by regional entrepreneurs, and companies with significant operations or future plans in the region.
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