L&F, operator of "Nihon Akiya Support," completes Series A second close, raising a total of 110 million yen with participation from 3 new investors

L&F Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture, Representative Director: Hisazumi Mori, hereinafter: L&F) completed the first close of its Series A round with the participation of Regional and People's Future CJS No. 2 Investment Business Limited Partnership as the underwriter in late January 2026. We have now welcomed three new investors as the second close: Kyushu Open Innovation No. 2 Investment Business Limited Partnership (Joint GPs: GxPartners LLP/FFG Venture Business Partners), SG Incubate No. 3 Investment Business Limited Partnership (SG Incubate Inc.), and HOXIN Inc. This brings the total amount raised in the Series A round to 110 million yen, exceeding our initial fundraising target. We believe this is a result of the evaluation of our business growth potential in the vacant property sector, our social significance, and our potential for collaboration with regional financial institutions and local governments.

The funds raised will be used to strengthen personnel recruitment and organizational structure, improve operational efficiency using AI technology and develop new services and products, invest in vacant property revitalization projects, and enhance partnerships with financial institutions and local governments.

[Background and Purpose of Fundraising]

The environment surrounding vacant properties is changing year by year, and issues related to vacant properties are becoming more complex due to factors such as the aging of owners, an increase in inheritance, remote ownership, and the growing burden of management. In this situation, expectations are also rising for private services that support the proper management and utilization of vacant properties.

L&F has been working to create a system that reduces the anxiety and burden of vacant property owners while contributing to the safety and security of communities, by combining its IT technology with a network of 257 affiliated stores (Akiya Supporters) nationwide. This fundraising aims to improve service quality through enhanced personnel recruitment to further expand our value proposition, and to promote product development for the expansion of service provision areas.

[Use of Funds]

The funds raised will primarily be allocated as follows:

Personnel Recruitment and Training

Strengthening recruitment of personnel in fields such as field sales, business development, affiliate/customer success, and operations.

Expanding training and development systems to improve service quality.

Improving Operational Efficiency and Service Quality Using AI Technology

Development of new services using AI, improvement of UI/UX for existing services, operational efficiency, and strengthening of data utilization infrastructure.

Investment in Vacant Property Revitalization Projects

Investment in businesses related to the revitalization and utilization of vacant properties, and development of investment and operation models using AI.

[Investor Comments]

Kyushu Open Innovation No. 2 Investment Business Limited Partnership

(Joint GPs: GxPartners LLP/FFG Venture Business Partners)

Minetoshi Kishihara, Representative Partner, GxPartners LLP

I am delighted to be able to participate as a shareholder in L&F. The issue of vacant properties is expected to grow even further in the future, and while solutions are needed, it is also an area with significant business opportunities. Within this context, L&F provides solution services that are close to owners by focusing on vacant property management and is active as an industry leader. We expect them to make great strides as a reliable company that will solve major social issues based on the trust relationship with Akiya Supporters such as regional real estate companies.

SG Incubate No. 3 Investment Business Limited Partnership

(SG Incubate Inc.)

Kaori Kakita, Investment Department, SG Incubate Inc.

L&F's support for the utilization of vacant properties and asset succession utilizing its nationwide network is an important initiative that revitalizes dormant value in communities and connects it to the future. Our Seibu Gas Group aims to realize a sustainable society through co-creation, leveraging the connections with communities cultivated through energy and lifestyle services, and we believe that the company's business has high affinity with our policy, leading to this investment. We are very pleased to be able to walk together with L&F towards solving regional issues and creating new value through this investment.

HOXIN Inc.

Kentaro Fukui, Manager, HOXIN Inc.

The vacant property problem is an extremely serious issue in the Chushikoku region, where we are based. L&F is tackling this social issue head-on by fusing its unique technology with a nationwide real estate network. Through this investment, we are confident that the company's innovative vacant property management and family trust services will become widely adopted in the Chushikoku area, greatly contributing to the revitalization of regional real estate circulation and the secure asset succession of residents. As a partner in co-creating the future of the region, we will continue to support L&F's challenge of transforming vacant properties into valuable assets in the long term.

[About L&F]

L&F is a company that aims to solve social issues related to real estate and housing unique to a super-aged society, with the theme of "Bringing joy to everyone involved in real estate and housing." The company develops and operates services for property owners and real estate/housing-related businesses.

"Nihon Akiya Support," launched in 2015, has grown into the only vacant property management specialist brand operating in all 47 prefectures. It has built a strong nationwide network capable of responding to the diverse needs of vacant property owners, not only for management but also for sales and utilization.

Furthermore, as cases increase where individuals cannot sell their homes when entering facilities due to asset freezing caused by dementia or other factors, L&F is also expanding its business nationwide under the brand "Family Trust Consultation Desk" in the field of family trusts, which is expected to have synergy with "Nihon Akiya Support."

The company aims to be a socially contributing enterprise that utilizes real networks and IT technology, developing dedicated web applications in-house for all businesses it operates.

Company Overview

Company Name: L&F Co., Ltd.

Company HP: https://www.l-f.co.jp/

Location: World Business Garden Marine View West 26F, 2-6-1 Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba City

Established: April 2007

Representative Director: Hisazumi Mori

Capital: 91,000,000 yen

Business Activities:

・Operation of the nationwide network for vacant property management "Nihon Akiya Support" https://xn--w8jvl3b6d9gz83xm5o0mc223e.jp/portal/

・Vacant property sales support/AI appraisal KASHI家 https://xn--w8jvl3b6d9gz83xm5o0mc223e.jp/portal/akiya-baikyakusenka/

・Operation of the nationwide network of real estate professionals and legal experts "Family Trust Consultation Desk" https://www.f-shintaku.jp/

・Operation of the owner web app "Owners Cloud" for rental management companies https://www.owners-cloud.com/

[Recruitment at L&F]

L&F is significantly strengthening its recruitment efforts due to business expansion. Our company's field, which develops unique social problem-solving services, starting with the vacant property management business, spans all of Japan. We are looking for colleagues who resonate with L&F's purpose of solving the challenges facing Japan in the real estate domain through IT technology and real networks. If you are interested, please visit the recruitment information site below and feel free to apply.

L&F Recruitment Information Site: https://www.recruit.l-f.co.jp/