Cool Japan Fund

Funding Societies, established in 2015 and headquartered in Singapore, operates a digital financing platform that connects small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with investors. The company facilitates business loans, focusing on quick and efficient financing solutions, often bypassing traditional banking methods. It offers a range of flexible financing options, including micro and term loans, and invoice financing, using advanced credit scoring and risk assessment models. With operations across Southeast Asia, including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand, Funding Societies caters to SMEs seeking accessible and timely financing.

Spiber Inc. is a Japanese biotechnology company founded in 2007 and headquartered in Tsuruoka, Japan. The company specializes in the design and manufacture of advanced protein materials, notably its proprietary Brewed Protein™ technology, which is derived from spider silk fibroin proteins. This innovative approach utilizes microbial fermentation and agricultural feedstocks, allowing Spiber to produce sustainable materials aimed at reducing reliance on animal and plastic sources. The company serves various industries, including apparel and automotive, by providing high-performance materials suitable for fibers, films, and resins. Spiber is expanding its production capabilities with a mass production facility in Rayong Province, Thailand, and is also constructing a second facility in Iowa, USA, in partnership with ADM, expected to begin operations in 2023. Through its research and development efforts, Spiber aims to contribute positively to sustainable practices and human well-being.

Spiber Inc. is a Japanese biotechnology company founded in 2007 and headquartered in Tsuruoka, Japan. The company specializes in the design and manufacture of advanced protein materials, notably its proprietary Brewed Protein™ technology, which is derived from spider silk fibroin proteins. This innovative approach utilizes microbial fermentation and agricultural feedstocks, allowing Spiber to produce sustainable materials aimed at reducing reliance on animal and plastic sources. The company serves various industries, including apparel and automotive, by providing high-performance materials suitable for fibers, films, and resins. Spiber is expanding its production capabilities with a mass production facility in Rayong Province, Thailand, and is also constructing a second facility in Iowa, USA, in partnership with ADM, expected to begin operations in 2023. Through its research and development efforts, Spiber aims to contribute positively to sustainable practices and human well-being.