INVESTMENT-en

PRINCIPLES

As a first-generation domestic impact/ESG venture capital firm, GLIN aims to contribute to the development of a more sustainable economic society through the utilization of impact/ESG investment methodologies.

Investment Target	Primarily middle-late stage unlisted companies addressing societal issues (Japan and select international).
Investment Themes	Theme 1: Sustainable lLiving Environment: Climate change mitigation, biodiversity conservation, resolution of water and food issues, disaster prevention, circular economy. Theme 2: Societies with High Well-being: Aging population, promotion of physical and mental health, promotion of inclusive society, advancement of women in society, diversification of education and individual empowerment.
Investment Approach	Market-rate return in impact investing.
Investment Strategy	With a focus on impact/ESG perspectives, we leverage our expertise in businesscorporate value enhancement and global networks to contribute to the value creation of our investees through suggesting initiatives such as international global standard impact/ESG measures and introductions toof talented individuals and investors.

On the Slope is a fresh produce e-commerce platform with the mission to promote “agriculture that lasts for 100 years.” They leverage the power of technology and combine it with environmentally friendly and sustainable farming methods to achieve their mission.

JSH strives to promote disability and mental health inclusion by providing home health care services and partaking in regional development projects with a mission to “create joy and happiness through people.”

UniFa Inc.’s mission is to “create new social infrastructures that create happy families around the world.” UniFa provides ICT and IoT solutions for seamless operational support for daycare centers and other childcare facilities.

Asuene’s mission is to “create a better world for the next generation.” Through their enterprise SaaS and consulting service offerings, Asuene strives to build a future where businesses embrace a decarbonized and socially responsible society.

TeraWatt Technology’s mission is to achieve “complete electrification for a sustainable society.” They are developing next-generation lithium-ion batteries that are significantly lighter, smaller, more powerful, and can be operated safely compared to existing lithium-ion batteries. Their goal is to commercialize these batteries in the marketplace.

Schoo provides online learning services for working adults, aiming to eliminate educational disparities and create a society where everyone can continue learning, with the mission of ‘Create a world without graduation.’

Under the mission of “Ignite a Love of Learning and a Love of Life,” Literati provides opportunities for children to encounter books that suit them and improve the quality and quantity of their reading through its AI-based Book Club and Fair businesses in the field of education for children and students, where educational disparities are likely to occur. Through its AI-based Book Club and Fair businesses, the company provides opportunities for children to encounter books that suit them and improve the quality and quantity of their reading.

Earli is committed to “Turn Cancer Against Itself” and aims to create impact by identifying malignant cells in the early stages of cancer and developing technologies that lead to immediate treatment, improving survival rates and reducing side effects of treatment for cancer patients worldwide.

In line with GLIN’s mission to “achieve a society where social issues are autonomously resolved alongside economic growthbuild a more sustainable capitalism,”, we promotedisseminate dialogues and engagements to support the activities and challenges resolution of each investee company.