ON&BOARD Inc. (hereinafter "ON&BOARD") is pleased to announce that an article regarding our company and our startup support program, "Out of BOUNDS," has been published in Shinano Mainichi Shimbun Digital.

The article introduces the background of our Representative Director, Masato Shimodaira (a native of Matsumoto City, Nagano), leading up to the founding of ON&BOARD. It covers his passion for supporting entrepreneurs and startups, as well as the initiatives of our startup support program, "Out of BOUNDS."

ON&BOARD is a venture capital firm equipped with startup studio functions, focusing on "discovering promising business themes" and "thoroughly validating startup feasibility." As our core business, we operate the "Out of BOUNDS" program to support the challenges of future entrepreneurs.

"Out of BOUNDS" is a program that conducts hypothesis testing and business plan formulation for specific business themes. Once a certain level of business clarity is reached, we consider investment and provide opportunities to connect with investors interested in the theme. During the program, participants engage in market research, sales strategy design, and pitch preparation. Through creating connection points with over 130 investors, the program aims to help participants found their companies upon completion.

The article specifically highlights expectations for business ideas born from regions facing social issues like depopulation and labor shortages. It also mentions our interest in technologies and talent emerging from universities and companies in Nagano Prefecture. ON&BOARD will continue to focus on the potential of region-based startups and take on challenges alongside entrepreneurs.

We invite you to read the full article.

■ Featured Article

Shinano Mainichi Shimbun Digital "Calling for Participation in Startup Support Program from Nagano: Appeal by Investment Company President from Matsumoto" https://www.shinmai.co.jp/news/article/gf01d56f64efm43p2oigeav0

■ About the Startup Support Program "Out of BOUNDS"

The name "Out of BOUNDS" embodies the desire of ON&BOARD members to create startups that will become the next social infrastructure for the world and Japan together with entrepreneurs—without fearing failure or being bound by existing frameworks.

Company Overview Company Name: ON&BOARD Inc.
Fund Name: ON&BOARD Investment Limited Partnership
Fund Establishment: June 2024
Representatives: Masato Shimodaira, Kosuke Nakayama
Address: 15F Toranomon Hills Business Tower (inside CIC Tokyo), 1-17-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-6415, Japan
Business Activities: Management and operation of venture capital funds and incubation business URL: https://onboardvc.com/

■ ON&BOARD TIMES

Under the theme "Know the current state of entrepreneurship and act now," we distribute content via video, audio, and articles covering various topics such as startup management, business creation, Deep Tech, and Go/Born Global strategies. Please check it out.

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■ Contact Information
ON&BOARD Public Relations (Otawa)
Email: info@on-board-vc.com