Innovation Network Corporation of Japan (INCJ) is a public-private investment fund that plays a significant role in nurturing Japan's space industry. INCJ provides risk capital to space-related startups and ventures, aiming to foster growth and innovation. They invest in various segments, including lunar transport, space debris removal technologies, and satellite data utilization, supporting the Japanese government's goal of expanding the space sector. INCJ often partners with corporate venture divisions, large banks, and government entities like JAXA to provide financial and management support to promising space companies.
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The Series D round was led by Innovation Network Corporation of Japan (INCJ) with participation from SBI Investment Company Ltd. and Mitsubishi Estate Company Ltd.
Innovation Network Corporation of Japan committed up to $35,000,000 in new funding to Astroscale and provided $25,500,000 of that funding immediately.