Global Brain
Global Brain is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm founded in 1998, specializing in early-stage investments across various sectors, including e-commerce, software, gaming, media, IoT, education, entertainment, and fintech. The firm has expanded its investment activities to the US and Asia, targeting series A-stage technology companies. Since its inception, Global Brain has invested in approximately 30 companies, achieving seven initial public offerings and seven mergers and acquisitions. The firm supports its portfolio companies by providing not only capital but also strategic guidance, partnerships, and team-building resources to help them reach their milestones. Global Brain is particularly adept in e-commerce, operating a platform called EC-PLANET, which encompasses several group companies, including a large online sports goods store and a logistics firm offering comprehensive fulfillment services. This network, along with Global Brain's connections to established Japanese companies, facilitates market entry for US and Asian businesses into Japan.
Fermenstation Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company based in Iwate Prefecture, founded in 2009. The company specializes in consulting services focused on the utilization of unused biomass, ethanol production, and animal feed production. It also offers expertise in producing aromatic products, conducting feasibility studies, and engaging in co-development projects. Fermenstation provides education and information on brewing and fermentation technologies, alongside brand consulting, logo design, packaging design, website development, and public relations services. In addition to its consulting work, the company manufactures rice-based home ethanol, Komesshu air freshener, and Oshu soap, contributing to product development through the application of fermentation technology.
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