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First Light Capital Makes Additional Investment in Monochrome Inc., Provider of Building-Integrated Solar Panels and HEMS

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Published Apr 22, 2026 1:16 PM ・ Updated Jun 2, 2026 1:02 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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First Light Capital (formerly UB Ventures) has made an additional investment in Monochrome Inc., a startup providing building-integrated solar panels and home energy management systems (HEMS).

First Light Capital (formerly UB Ventures) has made an additional investment in Monochrome Inc., a startup providing building-integrated solar panels and home energy management systems (HEMS).

PRIMARY SOURCE PR TIMES View source Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: Apr 22, 2026

First Light Capital (formerly UB Ventures) is a VC that invests in digital startups such as SaaS, AI, and automation. We invest in and support the growth of early-stage startups taking on the challenge of solving social issues associated with Japan's population decline. Based on "real business experience," we lead the growth process of "entrepreneurs and businesses" that create new global industries, supporting the realization of our portfolio companies' visions.

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Source: PR TIMES
Category: Funding
Organizations: UB Ventures
Products / services: HEMS

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First Light Capital (formerly UB Ventures) has made an additional investment in Monochrome Inc., a startup providing building-integrated solar panels and home energy management systems (HEMS).

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