LINKWIZ Inc. Completes Series C Funding Round, Raising a Total of 650
Million YenHamamatsu, Japan – May 21, 2024 — LINKWIZ Inc. (Headquarters: Hamamatsu,Shizuoka Prefecture; CEO: Go Fukino; hereinafter referred to as "LINKWIZ"), acompany specializing in the automation of industrial robots using 3D shapeprocessing engines, has successfully completed a Series C financing round.
Marubeni Ventures Inc. invests in this round as a lead investor, along with a fundoperated by Shijo Corporation. With additional syndicated loans from Japan
Finance Corporation and Hamamatsu Iwata Shinkin Bank, the total amount raised
is 650 million yen.
Background and Purpose of Fundraising
Founded in Hamamatsu, a hub for manufacturing, LINKWIZ's corporate mission isto "revolutionize work through robotics that inherit human skills." Over the years,
we have released several products, including the production optimization system"L-ROBOT," the automated inspection system "L-QUALIFY," and the production
data management and analysis tool "LINKWIZ FACTORY CLOUD." This fiscal year,
we introduced the "L-ROBOT Sheet Metal Welding Package," an all-in-one
solution that simplifies welding automation for small and medium enterprises.
Despite overcoming the unprecedented crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic, theJapan’s manufacturing industry faces challenges such as an aging population andlabor shortages. In response, there is a growing momentum toward automation,
regardless of the size of the company.
The funds raised in this round will be used to accelerate the introduction of
LINKWIZ products into manufacturing sites, including those in the automotive,
agricultural machinery, and metal processing industries. Additionally, the funds
will support the development of new applications, technology development, andhuman resource development to better meet the needs of manufacturing sites.
Messages from Investors

Hiroki Eda, President and CEO of Marubeni Ventures Inc.
"We believe that LINKWIZ's products will become key solutions to structural
challenges faced by various manufacturing sites around the world. We willleverage the knowledge and network of the Marubeni Group to support
LINKWIZ's global business expansion from Hamamatsu, a region that symbolizes
Japanese manufacturing."
Nobu Tamura, President and CEO of Shijo Corporation"Our investment is based on our confidence in a future where robotics andsoftware converge. LINKWIZ's innovative technology enables advanced
automation and work efficiency through the use of industrial robots. We expectthat their vision will advance the development of manufacturing DX from Japan.
We are committed to supporting the realization of this vision and development."
About LINKWIZ Inc.

LINKWIZ provides innovative technologies that connect robots and humans.
Industrial robots often face difficulties in adapting to variations in workpiece
positions and shapes, leading to inefficiencies that humans must compensate for.
LINKWIZ offers new value by developing software that enables robots to think andcorrect their movements. By replacing simple tasks currently performed byhumans with robots, we can address the decline in skilled workers due to aging
and population decrease, and allow people the opportunity to engage in morecreative work. Our corporate mission is to "revolutionize work through robotics
that inherit human skills."
Company Overview
Company Name: LINKWIZ Inc.

URL: https://linkwiz.co.jp/

Representative: Go Fukino, CEO

Location: 1044-2 Sasagase-cho, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

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Founded: March 2015

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Capital: 224,995,270 yen (as of May 21, 2024)

Business: Development and provision of control software solutions for industrial
robots (quality control, traceability, DX)

For Inquiries
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LINKWIZ Inc.

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Public Relations and Marketing: FujikiTEL: 053-401-3450

Email: contact@linkwiz.co.jp