Inspire Co.

Inspire Co. is a Japanese private investment firm established in 2000, dedicated to supporting global entrepreneurs by providing both financial and strategic assistance. The firm focuses on fostering business development and innovation, particularly in the ASEAN region, by leveraging its capital to back ventures that address emerging social trends and challenges. Inspire Co. aims to create a mutually beneficial society by nurturing businesses that contribute to a better future.

The firm's investment strategy encompasses principal investments and fund investments. Through principal investments, Inspire Co. supports early-stage companies with high growth potential, offering capital and guidance to help them scale. In fund investments, the firm has established pioneering funds in Japan, such as the PNB-INSPiRE Ethical Fund 1, which focuses on fostering small to medium Japanese enterprises with potential for market success. This fund aims to extend the benefits of growth in Asia to Japan, supporting Japanese companies' overseas expansion and creating new businesses.

Inspire Co.'s portfolio includes a diverse range of companies across various industries. Notable investees include Euglena Co., Ltd., a biotechnology company specializing in biodiesel and health products; giftee Inc., a leader in the digital gift industry; ABEJA, Inc., an AI technology firm; and Origin Wireless Inc., a wireless sensing venture. The firm's investments reflect its commitment to supporting innovative businesses that contribute to societal advancement and economic growth.