Notice regarding investment in "Real Tech Global Fund No. 1 Investment Partnership"

The Ebara Group (hereinafter referred to as Ebara) will invest 500 million yen in the Realtech Global Fund No. 1 Investment Partnership (hereinafter referred to as Realtech Global), which was established by Realtech Holdings Co., Ltd.^*1 (headquarters: Sumida-ku, Tokyo, representatives: Yukihiro Maru, Akihiko Nagata) to invest in and develop realtech ventures in Southeast Asia.

The total population of the 10 Southeast Asian countries exceeds 650 million, and as the population continues to grow, remarkable economic development is expected to accompany the expansion of the middle-income class. On the other hand, there are many social issues, including many deep issues such as environmental, infrastructure, and food problems that can be solved with Japan's high scientific and technological capabilities.
In its long-term vision "E-Vision 2030," Ebara aims to recognize issues based on the future outlook for the world, promote the development of new businesses and market entry from a global market-in perspective, and contribute to a sustainable society.
Through investment in Realtech Global, we will explore the seeds of new businesses and work to co-create new businesses in collaboration with local startups and university research institutions.

Realtech Global's investment targets are mainly realtech ventures in fields such as robotics, electronics, bio, agriculture, environment, energy, new materials, and aerospace. Unlike venture capital funds that aim to maximize investment returns in the short term, RealTech Global has a long operating period of 10 years, and places emphasis on mid- to long-term technological development and industrial development through co-creation between investor companies and startup companies.

Through Realtech Global, Ebara will indirectly invest in startup companies in Southeast Asia, and after considering the theme of the problem to be solved, the results of collaboration, and legal risks, we will consider direct investment, deepen collaboration, and create and develop new businesses.
Ebara will also dispatch personnel to Realtech Global to develop future intrapreneurs^*2 and management personnel.
Ebara has had deep ties with Southeast Asia, beginning with the establishment of an Indonesian branch in 1979, and providing technical guidance to Southeast Asian engineers through the Ebara Hatakeyama Memorial Foundation, a public interest incorporated foundation. Going forward, we will continue to build new partnerships with startup companies in Southeast Asia to help solve social issues and contribute to sustainable growth over the medium to long term.

By addressing key ESG issues based on our long-term vision and medium-term management plan, the EBARA Group aims to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and further increase our corporate value.