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Real Tech Fund manufactures equipment to measure the shape and strain of objects in real time
Invested in "4D Sensor Co., Ltd."
Euglena Investment Co., Ltd.
Euglena Investment Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, Representative: Akihiko Nagata) is a new investment destination for the venture capital fund "Real Tech Fund", and the shape and distortion of objects such as small electronic device parts and large structures. We are pleased to announce that we have invested in 4D Sensor Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as 4D Sensor Co., Ltd.), which manufactures equipment that can measure in real time.
In printed matter and digitized images, the periodic striped pattern created by the pixels interfering with each other when regular patterns are superimposed is called moire (interference fringe), and inspection of parts and structures, etc. Measurements using moire are performed to analyze shape, deformation, and strain.
Whereas existing technology requires a stop for a few seconds to a few tens of seconds to measure the shape or strain of an object, 4D Sensor has its own device that can measure in real time. It is a venture company that manufactures by research. With the company's technology, it will be possible to instantly inspect for defects in small electronic device parts, etc., and it will be possible to improve the production efficiency of factories. In addition, it will be easier to measure large structures such as dams and bridges than conventional methods. The technology of 4D Sensor Co., Ltd. has a proven track record of being adopted for the measurement of large structures in the project of NEDO (New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization).
This time, the Real Tech Fund will provide funding by underwriting the shares issued by 4D Sensor through a third-party allotment, and will support the company's research and development, sales and marketing activities.
The details are as follows.
About investment in 4D sensor company
■ About 4D Sensor Company and support contents
| Date of establishment | : February 1, 2012 |
| Location | : 649-3-111, Naka, Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture |
| Representative | : Chairman and Representative Director Yoshiharu Morimoto, President and Representative Director Akihiro Kamiya |
| Capital | : 20 million yen |
| Description of Business | : R & D, manufacturing and sales of high-speed 3D shape deformation measuring device |
| HP | : Http://4d-sensor.com/ |
| support | : Support for R & D and sales / marketing activities |
| Investment date | : January 2016 |
■ About Real Tech Fund (HP: www.euglena-investment.jp)
Our 100% subsidiary of Euglena Investment, SMBC Nikko Securities, Ribanesu "Limited Liability Company was founded three companies Euglena in venture capital funds that SMBC Nikko Ribanesu capital" to management and operation, the investment development of the real tech venture as the main purpose is. With a total of 17 participating companies and a fund size of 5.5 billion yen (increasing), it is one of the largest real tech-specialized funds in Japan. We are investing in and nurturing real-tech ventures together with each operating company that is an investor.
Investors: Euglena Investment Co., Ltd., Revanes Co., Ltd., SMBC Nikko Securities Co., Ltd., Nippon Tobacco Industry Co., Ltd., Mitsui Real Estate Co., Ltd., Yoshinoya Holdings Co., Ltd., Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Kanetsu Co., Ltd., Dentsu Co., Ltd., Tokyo Century Lease Co., Ltd., Kyowa Hakko Kirin Co., Ltd., Aizawa Securities Co., Ltd., Shimizu Construction Co., Ltd., Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, ANA Holdings Co., Ltd., THK Co., Ltd., Toyo Aluminum Co., Ltd. (17 companies in total)
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