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Founded in October 2003, Tohoku Innovation Capital Corporation (TICC) is an independent venture capital firm that assists early-stage new ventures that are led by talented ambitious entrepreneurs who have creativity and innovativeness.
TICC has very strong relationship with universities in Tohoku District such as Tohoku University, Tohoku Economic Federation and local governments. TICC is located in Sendai city which is the center of Tohoku District. |
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While the severe economic condition continues in some regions of Japan, various plans for encouraging industries are starting. In Tohoku District, the challenges for incubating new ventures based on academic research and development of universities are promoted by universities, Tohoku Economic Federation and local governments.
TICC is aiming to invest in such new ventures and support them to get successful growth. Our strategy is to be the first investor in technology-oriented companies which seeds are originated in universities and public institutes.
All members of TICC team play significant roles in building high growth companies. Working closely with entrepreneurs, we add value by providing strategic guidance, helping refine their business plan, strengthening management team, identifying and developing strategic partners.
I hope TICC is hitting ‘home runs' which will provide exceptionally high returns to both our limited partners and our entrepreneurs, and contributing to promote the economy in Tohoku District. |
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TICC launched three funds and one of the largest providers of seed and venture capital in Tohoku District with 7,771 million yen (approximately US$ 86 million).
As of 31st. December 2009, TICC has invested 5,399 million yen (approximately US$ 60 million) in 40 companies. |
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*Investment area; Mainly Tohoku District in Japan ( 7 prefectures in north-east part of Japan)
*Investment field; Start-ups or early-stage companies in high-tech field |
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 Mr. Kumagai is a founder and the president of TICC. He started his career of venture investment field as an analyst at Nikko Research Center Co., Ltd. ( present Nikko Financial Intelligence, Inc.) Prior to TICC, He was the chairman of Nikko Capital Co., Ltd. ( present Nikko antfactory K. K..).
Mr. Kumagai received his B. A. in Economics from Tohoku University.
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 Mr. Igarashi is a director and an investment partner of TICC. He started his career of venture investment at JAFCO Co., Ltd. He had experienced venture investment not only in Japan, but South East Asia and Silicon Valley in U. S. A. during 18 year' work for JAFCO Co., Ltd. Prior to TICC, he was the president of Venture Navigation Inc. which is a consulting company for new ventures.
Mr. Igarashi received his B. A. in Commerce from Hitotsubashi University.
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 Mr. Abe is a director and an investment partner of TICC.He started his business career at The Development Bank of Japan (DBJ). He assigned a secretary general of Tohoku Venture- Land Promotion Center which was an incubation arm of Tohoku Economic Federation in 2001. He had gained a lot of experience in incubation field through consulting many startups.
Mr. Abe received his B. A. in Law from Hokkaido University.
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 Mr. Takahashi is a director and an investment partner of TICC. He started his business career at Sony Corporation. He had a top position in Sony Technology Center in 1997. He conducted project teams to develop challenging new products such as 8 mm videos and lithium ion rechargeable batteries. Prior to TICC, he was a chief project manager of Miyagi Organization for Industry Promotion.
Mr. Takahashi received his B. S. in Material Science from Iwate University.
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Dr. Noguchi is the chairman of Sendai Foundation for Applied Information Sciences.
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Mr. Yukimoto is a general manager of Tohoku Branch of The Development Bank of Japan Inc. (DBJ).
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Mr. Nishizawa is Professor of Graduate School of Economics & Management, Deputy Director of New Industry Creation Hatchery Center (NICHe), Tohoku University and the First Recipient of Bayh-Dole Award from AUTM International Members.
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