Mirai Door Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, Chairman & President: Daisuke Sawada; hereinafter "Mirai Door") is pleased to announce that it has invested in Public Connect Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kita-ku, Osaka; Representative Director: Yutaro Hirata; hereinafter "Public Connect"), which operates "PUBLIC CONNECT," a recruitment platform specializing in government agencies and local authorities, through the Osaka Social Issue Resolution Fund No. 2 (hereinafter "Osaka Social Issue Resolution Fund No. 2") jointly established with Osaka Shinkin Bank.

◆ About the Investee Company Public Connect has a mission to "unlock the potential of the public sector" and is engaged in solving recruitment and human resource challenges for government agencies and local authorities. Currently, its main business is operating "PUBLIC CONNECT," a recruitment platform specializing in government agencies and local authorities. As a service that produces recruitment activities for participating organizations, it has already been adopted by over 340 organizations within two and a half years since its service launch. While government agencies and local authorities are crucial entities that support regions and society as a whole, in recent years, challenges in recruiting and retaining staff have become particularly prominent. Public Connect aims to solve the recruitment challenges of government agencies and local authorities, and by supporting the career development of individual civil servants, it seeks to unlock the potential of organizations and people, thereby contributing to the sustainability and development of regions and society as a whole.

Trade Name: Public Connect Co., Ltd. Representative Director: Yutaro Hirata Head Office Location: 6-38 Ofukacho, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Date of Establishment: December 2021 URL: https://public-connect.co.jp/

◆ About the Osaka Social Issue Resolution Fund No. 2 This fund is the successor to the "Osaka Social Issue Resolution Fund" established in 2017 with the aim of supporting the growth of businesses that contribute to solving administrative and social issues within Osaka Prefecture and promoting industrialization. In collaboration with Japan Finance Corporation, Osaka Prefecture, and Osaka Industrial Promotion Organization, we will provide support tailored to the business stage of social issue-solving operators. Japan Finance Corporation will consider co-financing linked to investments from the fund, thereby supporting the stabilization of the financial base necessary for operators to secure sufficient funds and carry out their business. Osaka Prefecture will support information dissemination to raise awareness and attract fans for businesses working to solve social issues, aiming to gain empathy from many people. Osaka Industrial Promotion Organization will provide various management support tools to help resolve issues according to the business stage. Financial institutions and government will work together to raise public awareness of social issues and expand their impact.

◆ About Mirai Door We are engaged in "regional revitalization funds" to support local venture companies, "CVC funds" to promote open innovation in operating companies, and "thematic funds" that set specific investment areas and support the revitalization of industries. In addition to injecting capital, we also provide support such as business development, human resource development, and business consulting for long-term business continuity.

Trade Name: Mirai Door Co., Ltd. AI Fusion Capital Group Co., Ltd. (TSE Standard, Securities Code 254A) 100% subsidiary Representative Director, Chairman & President: Daisuke Sawada Head Office Location: 1-9-9 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo URL: https://www.fvc.co.jp/

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