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  Akihiko Nagata

  Akihiko Nagata joined Inspire Corporation in 2007 following graduation from Keio University Faculty of Business and Commerce. Akihiko assumed office as a director of Euglena Co., Ltd. in 2008. He oversaw business strategy, M&A, funding, capital tie-up, PR, IR, and administration departments since before the company’s listing on the stock exchange. Akihiko currently executes all businesses as the COO, rebranding with view to a longer healthier life, developing biofuels for a decarbonized society, and promoting next-generation business management through efforts that include designing a system for involving teenagers and preteens in business management. Drawing on his personal experience with Euglena in its private days, Akihiko found Real Tech Fund, with the vision of fostering a conducive environment in Japan that encourages investments in technology-based startups. He now serves as Chairman of the Fund.

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  Yukihiro Maru

  Yukihiro Maru obtained a doctorate from the Department of Biotechnology, University of Tokyo Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences (Ph.D in Agriculture). He founded Leave a Nest in 2002, while in graduate school, as a member of a group with only undergraduate and graduate students majoring in science and technology. Yukihiro became the first in Japan to commercialize “Cutting-Edge-Science Delivery Lab Classes”. He operates “Knowledge Manufacturing Business” where he synergizes the untapped potential of universities and local communities to generate new knowledge. With his innovative “knowledge platform,” Yukihiro has successfully propelled over 200 projects forward. As the driving force behind Asia’s largest startup ecosystem, founded on collaboration between various entities, including small factories and large companies, Yukihiro is passionately committed to unveiling profound deep tech innovations worldwide and addressing pressing global social issues. His remarkable contributions extend to the launch of euglena Co., Ltd. and numerous other startups.

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Hands-on Support – From Funding and Business Collaboration to
Intellectual Properties and Public Relations

Beyond funding and business support, Real Tech Fund provides a multi-faceted hands on support through the “REAL TECH Booster” division aimed at accelerating and maximizing the societal impact of groundbreaking technologies. Hands-on-support ranges from IP support, recruitment, PR, creative marketing and more.

Specialized Support for the Social Implementation of Deep Tech

“REAL TECH Booster” is a management support service that provides specialized support that is necessary for the growth and social implementation of deep tech startups. Deep tech startups commonly face the challenges of shortage of human capital, material, and financial resources, as well as numerous management issues before going public or social implementation.

Real Tech Holdings has invested in more than 90 startups and provided multi-faceted hands-on support to deep tech ventures through Real Tech Fund, a fund established by the frontrunners of deep tech startups – Akihiko Nagata, CEO of Euglena Co., Ltd., and Yukihiro Maru, CEO of Leave a Nest Corporation. Through this experience and the network of experienced professionals, this platform provides customized hands-on support in areas including manufacturing, creativity, IP and HR.

REAL TECH Booster Website

A Comprehensive Ecosystem Enabling the Social Implementation of Real Tech

Our investment philosophy prioritizes the seed and early stages, recognizing the challenges of securing funding for early Real Tech ventures. We firmly believe that allocating the largest share of risk capital during the transition from academia to technology development is vital. From a company’s early days from inception, we offer thorough support, collaborating with engineers to establish their ventures or visionary individuals with innovative business ideas. Stemming from our deep understanding of scientific innovation and expertise in scaling deep tech ventures, we firmly believe that we play a crucial role in being the pioneers of cultivating investments into deep tech startups.

Partners Collaborating for the Social Implementation of Real Tech

Real Tech Fund’s partners are industry experts in their respective fields, deeply aware of the significance of fostering tech startups. Each partner leverages their unique strengths to provide personnel, resources, and financial support to empower these Realtech startups on their transformative journey.