DIMENSION Establishes 3rd VC Fund, Attracting Investments from Financial Institutions and Founders of Listed Companies

DIMENSION Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Takamitsu Miyamune; hereinafter "the Company") has established and commenced operations for its third VC fund (hereinafter "this Fund"), which will invest in domestic startups.

Since commencing operations in October 2019, DIMENSION has been committed to its mission of "Creating a society where sincere aspirations are rewarded by facing people, businesses, and organizations," providing investment and support to entrepreneurs who earnestly engage in management. Of the companies invested in through our two previous VC funds, six have gone public, with one achieving a large-scale listing with an initial price exceeding 100 billion yen.

This Fund will continue to invest in seed and early-stage companies, as well as those in the growth stage before IPO, while also strengthening our investment and support for MBOs (Management Buyouts) and spin-outs.

Creating a Cycle Where Senior Entrepreneurs Assist Junior Entrepreneurs

In addition to financial institutions and operating companies, this Fund has attracted a diverse range of LPs (Limited Partners), including founders of listed companies and serial entrepreneurs, similar to our second VC fund.

DIMENSION has consistently emphasized the formation of an ecosystem where senior entrepreneurs support junior entrepreneurs. Through this Fund, we aim to foster the creation of large-scale businesses originating from Japan, not only through financial provision but also by facilitating knowledge sharing and network building among entrepreneurs.

Owned Media Connecting Entrepreneurs' Challenges to the Next Generation

In addition to investment activities, DIMENSION has been operating its owned media, "DIMENSION NOTE" (https://dimension-note.jp), since May 2017, with the aim of passing on the challenges and insights of entrepreneurs and management to the next generation.

DIMENSION NOTE features interviews with entrepreneurs and management, sharing their backgrounds, management decision-making processes, and business growth trajectories.

As of the end of May 2026, 107 entrepreneurs and managers have been directly interviewed by our capital market professionals, sharing their founding stories, business growth paths, and management decisions.

In recent years, we have also launched the YouTube channel "DIMENSION Channel" (https://www.youtube.com/@dimension5757), promoting knowledge sharing within the startup ecosystem through interviews and discussion content.

Beyond investment support, we will continue to work on creating an environment where new challengers emerge by broadly disseminating the experiences and learnings of entrepreneurs.

Focus on Investment and Support for MBOs and Spin-outs

In recent years, due to指摘 of conglomerate discounts in listed companies and the difficulty of managing multiple diverse businesses to achieve expansion, there has been an increase in cases where a business unit or team separates from the umbrella of a listed company or large corporation to pursue business growth under independent capital.

DIMENSION has invested in and supported seven MBO and spin-out companies through our previous second VC fund, one of which was listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market.

Furthermore, DIMENSION itself spun out from a listed company with its fund in 2021, possessing practical knowledge regarding MBO and spin-out schemes, key negotiation points with parent companies, and business, organizational, and capital strategies.

Leveraging these achievements and experiences, this Fund will provide not only investment but also support including bank financing and organizational development to new challengers through MBOs and spin-outs.

【Overview】 Name: DIMENSION No. 3 Investment Business Limited Partnership Term: Until September 30, 2036

Investment Targets: Startups in seed, early, and pre-IPO growth stages

- AI, Energy, Digital, Infrastructure, Healthcare, Entertainment, Space, Security

Deep Tech (excluding biotech)

- MBO and spin-out companies

Appointment of General Partner

We are pleased to announce that Takayuki Kato has joined as a new GP (General Partner) for this Fund.

After working at a specialized trading company, he joined OPT Inc. (now Digital Holdings Inc.) in 2004. Following the launch of the search engine marketing business, he led new business and overseas expansion as the representative director of a group company, growing sales to the 10 billion yen scale. He subsequently oversaw investment business and corporate planning, served as Group CFO from 2020, and became the representative of a Fintech subsidiary in 2024.

He possesses extensive experience in startup investment, LP investment, exits, and M&A.

DIMENSION will leverage the diverse knowledge and network that Mr. Kato has cultivated to strengthen our investments and support for portfolio companies.

Comments

Takayuki Kato, General Partner, DIMENSION

My decision to join was driven by the desire to contribute to the creation of startups that can change society by leveraging my diverse experience.

In an era of declining birthrate and aging population, I am committed to sincerely facing and supporting startups, businesses, and entrepreneurs who aim to achieve sustainable economic growth and a prosperous society.

Takamitsu Miyamune, President and CEO, DIMENSION

I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the support and encouragement we have received for the establishment of our third VC fund. As the world undergoes significant changes, we believe it is valuable to provide funding, knowledge, and networks to entrepreneurs and management teams striving to create businesses that are highly supported by customers, and to support their challenges. Our focus is on people. DIMENSION will continue to concentrate on creating a cycle where senior entrepreneurs assist junior entrepreneurs, while engaging with the aspirations of each entrepreneur and supporting those who challenge themselves to create new industries and large-scale businesses.

About DIMENSION Inc. (https://www.dimensionfund.co.jp/) DIMENSION's mission is "To create a society where sincere aspirations are rewarded by facing people, businesses, and organizations." We operate DIMENSION, a domestic venture capital fund that invests in entrepreneurs who earnestly engage in management from their founding stages and supports their business expansion and IPOs. Commencing operations in October 2019, we currently manage two VC funds with a total value exceeding 10 billion yen. To date, six portfolio companies have gone public, and we are focused on nurturing and creating large-scale startups. DIMENSION's value proposition lies in its expertise in business growth, backed by extensive IPO/M&A track records, and its management and IPO support cultivated through strategic consulting. Our team comprises members with diverse backgrounds, including seniors who have been involved in venture investments and public markets since 2002 with multiple portfolio company IPOs, and former CFOs of listed companies.

<Company Profile> Representative: Takamitsu Miyamune, President and CEO Location: 5F, Azabudai Hills Garden Plaza B, 5-9-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Established: July 2019 Business Activities: Management of the venture investment fund "DIMENSION" Investment Targets: Seed, early, pre-IPO growth stages, MBOs, spin-outs