AI Capital invests in Global Hands-On VC’s Fund I

Accelerate the overseas expansion of Japanese technology startups and create unicorns from Japan.

TOKYO, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Alternative Capital Investment Limited (President & CEO: Reijiro Samura, Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, hereinafter “AIC”) has made capital commitment to GHOVC Fund I Investment Limited Partnership (“GHOVC Fund I”) that is managed by Global Hands-On VC Kabushiki Kaisha (Managing Partner: Ken Yasunaga, Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, hereinafter “GHOVC”).

AIC is currently launching a “Strategic Investment Program” to invest in unique fund managers that are expected to grow in the future. In order to serve as a bridge between these fund managers and institutional investors, AIC will not only make investment commitments but also support the activities of fund managers so that they can attract funds from institutional investors in the future.

GHOVC invests in Japanese technology startups, helps its invested startups build management and technical talent from a global talent pool, optimize their product-market fit, and raise funds from global VCs and CVCs. For a Japanese startup to maximize its global potential, and thereby reach its best return on investment, it needs to look beyond the domestic Japanese market for customers, talent, and strategic partnerships.

GHOVC Fund I has received approximately 5 billion yen commitment from Sojitz Corporation, Sompo Light Vortex Corporation, and SunBridge Corporation. We will raise money and raise…