Yoii Inc, which provides revenue-based financing in Japan, establishes Japan's first RBF fund with participation from Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corporation and others. Through this fund, We will continue to support the growth of startups and small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) that are taking on new challenges.

■ Background of the establishment of Japan's first RBF fund

In Japan, funding for startups is being strengthened, and with the government's "Startup Development Five-year Plan" announced in 2022 targeting an investment amount of 10 trillion yen by 2027, more than 10 times the current amount, domestic investment in startups is expected to accelerate in the future.

At the same time, however, the reality is that startups have limited options for fundraising. In recent years, the availability of equity financing has become increasingly polarized between the winners and losers. Furthermore, in the area of financing, it is expected that lending rates will continue to rise for the foreseeable future, making it more difficult for companies to raise funds.

In order to solve these problems and support innovative startups and small and medium-sized businesses in raising funds, we established the first RBF fund in Japan. Through this fund, we will support companies that are eager to invest in growth, and  contribute to the revitalization of the Japanese economy.

Supplement: What is RBF?

RBF is a financing method that uses a portion of a company's sales performance and financial information to forecast future sales.Since its examination is primarily focused on evaluating the future potential of the business, it can be used in situations where it is difficult to raise funds through equity or bank loans.

■ Outline of RBF Fund

■ Future Prospects

Yoii launched a product called Yoii Fuel in 2021 and began offering RBF with the desire to provide a new option for financing for growing companies. As a company specializing in RBF, we have supported many startups and SMBs to realize our mission of "increasing the liquidity of assets and encouraging the growth of entrepreneurs and companies that take on new challenges.

We have recently completed the formation of Japan's first RBF fund with the full cooperation of Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corporation, and we feel that this is a significant step forward in gaining an understanding of the RBF asset class among professional investors by having an institutional investor invest in RBF as an LP. We believe that the future development of the Japanese economy will be driven by the development of new businesses.

We believe that the future development of the Japanese economy will come from growing companies developing new businesses. Through this fund, we will continue to support companies that are taking on new challenges by promoting and expanding this new means of financing as an industry-leading startup. Yoii will continue to support these companies in their endeavors.

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