Startup Growth Support

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Investing in Startups

About Investment in Startup Companies

EPIC PARTNERS invests in and supports promising startup companies
through both “human capital” and “financial capital.”

Rather than mere capital injection, our distinctive approach is “execution-based investment,”
where we accompany you throughout all aspects of management, recruitment, and strategy development.

We primarily target companies from early stage to early growth phase, providing investments of up to 300 million yen per company.
AI, data science, health tech, sustainability, and HR tech are among our key investment themes,
focusing on areas with significant social impact.

After investment, we leverage EPIC PARTNERS’ long-cultivated executive search network
to place the right talent in the right positions, including management talent, CxO-level executives, advisors, and external specialists.
We provide consistent support beyond mere financial backing, through the phase of “building organizations and growing businesses.”

Furthermore, through collaboration with our M&A advisory division and Aoyama Advanced Technology Research Institute,
we comprehensively support technology provision, global expansion, and exit strategies.
We provide a “growth infrastructure” for startups to scale over the medium to long term, through both capital and human resources.

EPIC PARTNERS invests not only capital but “management capability itself”—
this is our philosophy for startup support.

Investment
Performance

Investment Track Record

100 Million Yen Investment – Business Expansion Support for Health Tech Company

We executed a 100 million yen growth support investment in a health tech company conducting medical data analysis.
In addition to capital provision, EPIC PARTNERS supported both business strategy and recruitment structure.
We introduced and onboarded a new CMO (Chief Marketing Officer) and redesigned the sales strategy.
The number of adopting medical institutions tripled in one year, and Series A funding from overseas VCs was secured.

3 Million Yen Investment – Pre-seed Stage Environmental Tech Company Support

We made an initial investment of 3 million yen in a university-originated environmental technology startup.
In addition to capital provision and objective advice on fundraising and pitch materials, EPIC PARTNERS introduced an external CFO candidate.
Within six months, an additional 12 million yen was secured, and government grant approval was also obtained.
The company transitioned to the next growth stage.

50 Million Yen Investment – Series A Support for AI Company

We invested 50 million yen in an AI solution company’s Series A round.
We supported management team strengthening and global expansion, introducing CTO candidates and assisting with overseas office establishment strategy.
After two years, revenue tripled and the company began preparing for IPO.

Investment Process

Process to Investment

At EPIC PARTNERS, we position investment in startup companies not merely as “capital provision,”
but as a comprehensive partnership that includes talent support, management accompaniment, and growth strategy design.
Through the following process, we design the optimal investment and support structure together with management.
EPIC PARTNERS is a partner that consistently supports startups from “founding to growth” and “investment to listing.”
As “investors who grow together with management” rather than mere financiers, we accompany sustainable corporate growth.

STEP1

Consultation & Initial Hearing (Free)

First, we conduct a hearing on your business content, growth stage, and purpose of fundraising.
After understanding the industry, market, and business model, we conduct an initial examination of investment possibilities and support content.
No fees are charged at this stage.

STEP2

Business, Financial, and Human Capital Assessment (Due Diligence)

We comprehensively analyze financial status, business plans, technological advantages, and management structure to make investment decisions.
When necessary, we also conduct business plan scrutiny by specialized advisors
and strategic diagnostics considering future M&A and IPO possibilities.

STEP3

Investment Consideration & Terms Design

Based on analysis results, we discuss investment amount (3 million to 300 million yen), investment scheme, and management support content.
Flexible scheme design is possible, including sole investment, corporate collaboration, joint investment, and M&A-premised investment.

STEP4

Investment Agreement & Execution

After mutual agreement is reached, we conclude a formal investment contract.
After investment execution, EPIC PARTNERS accompanies you in management meetings, strategy formulation, and recruitment support,
providing management support according to growth stage.

STEP5

Management Support, Talent Introduction, & Growth Support for Next Phase

After investment, EPIC’s executive search division collaborates to introduce
management executives such as CFO, COO, and CMO, as well as immediate contributors.
Furthermore, through collaboration with Aoyama Advanced Technology Research Institute, we support technology partnerships, global expansion, and additional fundraising.

Customer Feedback

Client Testimonials

Health Tech Company CEO

From the early founding stage, we were steadily growing our user base, but when it came time to scale the business in earnest, we faced challenges in marketing and management structure. EPIC PARTNERS executed a 100 million yen growth investment and, in addition to capital, strengthened our organization through introductions of a CMO and strategic advisors. Additionally, through alliance support in collaboration with EPIC’s M&A division and Aoyama Advanced Technology Research Institute, we achieved a business partnership with a major medical group. EPIC PARTNERS is not just a VC but an “investor who nurtures management.” I believe that their accompaniment from a management perspective, supporting both strategy and talent, has been the greatest factor enabling our continued growth.

SaaS Company Representative Director

In our third year since founding, monthly sales were progressing smoothly, but we were struggling with fundraising and building a sales structure to advance to the next stage. EPIC PARTNERS executed an 80 million yen equity investment and, in addition to financial support, introduced candidates for sales manager and CFO. Furthermore, through collaboration with Aoyama Advanced Technology Research Institute, we received strategic advice on new feature development utilizing AI technology. EPIC PARTNERS is not merely a capital provider but “a true partner who understands the business and grows together.” Their integrated support in technology, talent, and capital has been instrumental in our dramatic growth.

EdTech Company CEO

We were developing and operating an educational platform, but capital for business expansion and marketing enhancement were urgent needs. EPIC PARTNERS executed a 120 million yen investment and simultaneously supported the recruitment of a CMO and marketing team. Additionally, in partnership negotiations with major educational institutions, the M&A advisory team worked diligently as intermediary and successfully concluded a strategic partnership. EPIC PARTNERS goes beyond the framework of “investor” to accompany us from business strategy formulation to execution with a management perspective. Without their support, our current growth would not have been possible.