Smart Society Technology's Haudi, Inc. (Headquarters: Meguro-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Futa Asada; hereinafter "Haudi") is pleased to announce the establishment of "Haudi Investment Limited Partnership No. 1 (hereinafter "Haudi Fund No. 1")" as a Corporate venture capital (CVC) specializing in the smart society field, and the execution of investments in three startups in this field as the first round.
Background
In an era where everything is connected to the Internet, many devices and services are rapidly being DX through advanced technologies such as IoT • AI. Under these circumstances, Haudi aims to realize a society " smart society " where all people can receive the benefits of DX and live enriched lives. Meanwhile, to accelerate the realization of a smart society, it is necessary for players from diverse industries to join hands, build a strong ecosystem, and promote business together as one.
Therefore, Haudi has established Haudi Fund No. 1, a CVC (Corporate venture capital) specializing in smart society, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Haudi • Investment. Haudi Fund No. 1 will contribute to the formation of a smart society community and its early realization, and enrich people's lives by investing in startups that pioneer the cutting-edge frontier of the smart society field with superior technological capabilities and agility. Through advice and support on growth strategies for investee companies, we will guide them to become leaders in this field and create the future society together.
Investment Policy and Future Activities
Haudi Fund No. 1 broadly identifies startups in the smart society field from early • middle • later stages through members well-versed in this field. From among these, we carefully evaluate the proprietary technologies • business uniqueness and value of selected startups, and make investments promptly after rigorous due diligence. After investment, we promote business growth and increase the scale-up trajectory by providing practical management support (advice, introductions, etc.) and formulating intellectual property strategies.
Haudi Fund No. 1 is recruiting investors in parallel with investment activities. The fund's final close is scheduled for March 2023.
About Investee Companies
Haudi Fund No. 1 has executed investments in three startups in the smart society field to date.
HOMMA Group Inc. (hereinafter "HOMMA")
HOMMA is a startup founded under the mission of "creating the future of residential living". Based in Silicon Valley, California, USA, it aims to realize next-generation smart homes through a unique approach that fuses proprietary architectural design with in-house developed smart home technology. Starting with the completion of the smart community development project "HOMMA HAUS Mount Tabor" in Portland, Oregon, the company is advancing the acquisition of new construction sites and development plans for larger-scale smart communities in Portland.
LM TOKYO Inc. (hereinafter "LM TOKYO")
LM TOKYO is a startup that operates digital signage and next-generation media with the mission statement of "providing future technology and services". Centered on operating the comprehensive brand "LED TOKYO", which sells • rents ultra-quality • ultra-priced digital signage, the company develops diversified businesses including the offline advertising DX business "THANK YOU VISION", which provides appropriate information to appropriate people through video analysis, and the sale • rental of "Smart TV" (Android-equipped) that offers low-price • large-screen • high-quality viewing of online videos.
Ultimatrust Inc. (hereinafter "Ultimatrust")
Since its establishment in 2015, Ultimatrust has developed highly accurate AI technology, video compression and transmission technology, high-security communication network technology, etc., centered on engineers with some of Japan's leading development capabilities, under the mission "From IoT to IoF - From an era of connected things to an era of connected functions". The versatile and scalable AI analysis platform "Wisbain" has accumulated implementation results at various companies and public institutions, including airports and large commercial facilities. It reproduces • analyzes all information aggregated from multiple locations • multiple devices in real time, optimizes the real world, and enables users to predict the future from what is happening now.
Haudi, Inc. Company Overview
Company First Name: Haudi, Inc.
Established: June 1, 2021
Representative: President and Representative Director Futa Asada
Capital: 47.5 million yen (as of March 24, 2022)
Location: Kawanabe Building 3F, 2-15-6 Kamimeguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
URL：https://haudi.jp
Business: Provision of smart society technology and solutions
Contact for Inquiries Regarding This Matter
Haudi, Inc.
Email: info@haudi.jp
Phone: 03-6412-7173
FAX：03-6412-7134