Global Brain has invested in Global Ichiba Corporation (Global Ichiba), a company that expands the sales channels of Japanese agricultural products by exporting them overseas, through its 321FORCE Global Innovation Fund L.P. (321FORCE™). Global Ichiba is creating a distribution system for exports to ensure premium Japanese agricultural products are available globally with the same high quality. Handling everything from domestic procurement to international sales, Global Ichida adds value for both producers and consumers. Global Ichiba has expanded its operations to major centers in the Asian region, starting with Hong Kong and Taiwan. Global Brain has decided to invest in Global Ichiba, based on its high regard for Global Ichiba’s business and talented management team with the ability to bring its plans to fruition. We will contribute to the growth of Global Ichiba’s business in collaboration with Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.

About Global Ichiba

Location: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Representative: Takuya Murata
Founded: September 2015
URL: https://sekai-ichiba.co.jp/
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About 321FORCE™

Name: 321FORCE Global Innovation Fund L.P.
General Partner: Global Brain Corporation
Fund Size: JPY 5 billion
Fund Term: 10 years

About Global Brain

Location: Tokyo, Japan
Representative: Yasuhiko Yurimoto
Founded: January 1998
URL: https://globalbrains.com/

Global Brain has invested in Global Ichiba Corporation, a company that expands the sales channels of Japanese agricultural products by exporting them overseas