The Company raised an additional 100 million yen in funding through J-KISS-type stock acquisition rights.

Apr 11, 2024
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Updated: Apr 12, 2024

On March 29, 2024, Southwood Inc. secured an additional 100 million yen in funding from Academia Industry Alliance Capital (AIAC*1) via J-KISS-type stock acquisition rights*2.

With this capital infusion, we aim to expedite the commercialization of ultrasound-based medical AI solutions.

*1 Academia Industry Alliance Capital (AIAC) is an "Industry-Academia Alliance No. 1 Investment Limited Partnership," established in April 2020. This partnership was formed through collaboration with The University of Tokushima National University Corporation, The Awa Bank, Limited, Regional Economy Vitalization Corporation of Japan(REVIC), and Organization For People With Universities.

*2 J-KISS-type stock acquisition rights represent one of the financing methods utilizing stock acquisition rights.

For inquiries, please contact us at info@southwood.co.jp.

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