Gazelle Capital Launches Third Call for "Antelope," a Free Office Support Program for Entrepreneurs

Gazelle Capital Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Kotaro Ishibashi; hereinafter "Gazelle Capital"), a venture capital firm promoting DX in existing industrial sectors, will begin accepting applications for the third round of "Antelope," a free support program for pre-seed and seed-stage entrepreneurs, starting April 1, 2026. This program is operated at "GROWTH Kanda," a startup office jointly managed with Sumitomo Realty & Development.

Zero office costs. Direct VC mentoring. An environment where peers at the same stage can learn and grow together—Antelope removes the biggest hurdle for early-stage startups: "lack of resources."

Comprehensive 6-Month Free Support

The 10 selected companies will receive all of the following free of charge:

Office Environment

• Free provision of 2 seats at Sumitomo Realty & Development's "GROWTH Kanda" for 6 months (normally: 12,000 JPY/seat/month)

• Prime urban location accessible via 4 stations and 8 lines. Can also be used as a base for regional startups aiming to expand into Tokyo.

Direct VC Support

• Investment consideration and mentoring by Gazelle Capital's capitalists

• Immediate response system via a dedicated Slack channel for Sumitomo Realty & Development, Gazelle, and residents

• Priority invitations to events connecting investors and experts

Newly Established for the 3rd Round: Bi-monthly Study Sessions & Lunch Meetings (3-4 times in total)

• Carefully selected themes essential right now, such as fundraising, recruitment, PR, and valuation

• A practical pitch competition will be held by all residents in the final month

Partner Benefits

• AWS: $5,000 credit (conditions apply)

• IPPO: First office brokerage fee waived

• FINDY: First freelance engineer recruitment fee waived

Application Overview

Key Selection Criteria (The more you meet, the higher your chances of selection)

• Companies established within 1 year, or planning to be established within the next 6 months

• Companies considering fundraising from VCs

• Startups in the DX, IT, or SaaS sectors

• Companies actively participating in study sessions and community activities

Why "Antelope" is Chosen

In the early stages of entrepreneurship, office costs and feelings of isolation often hinder business growth. Antelope is not just a "free office"; it's a "community-based support program" where entrepreneurs fighting in the same phase gather and grow together with VCs.

By combining Sumitomo Realty & Development's property strength with Gazelle Capital's VC expertise, Antelope simultaneously resolves the three major bottlenecks for early-stage startups: location, learning, and networking.

About the Free Office Support Program "Antelope"

"Antelope" is a "free office support program" for entrepreneurs who are preparing to launch, or are in the pre-seed or seed stages.

Selected companies can use "GROWTH Kanda," jointly operated with Sumitomo Realty & Development, for up to two seats per company for six months, free of charge, whereas it normally costs 12,000 JPY (excluding tax) per seat per month for use or registration.

In addition, various other supports are provided, including opportunities for investment consideration, mentoring from Gazelle Capital's capitalists and other experts, and priority invitations to events.

"GROWTH Kanda" is located in a highly convenient area accessible via 4 stations and 8 lines, making it an ideal environment for regional startups considering business expansion or fundraising in Tokyo to establish their Tokyo base.

About Sumitomo Realty & Development's Incubation Office "GROWTH"

Sumitomo Realty & Development, which operates over 230 of its own buildings and holds numerous buildings in redevelopment areas across central Tokyo, utilizes buildings temporarily slated for future demolition to develop its "GROWTH" series.

This strategy allows them to offer offices that are more price-competitive than subleased shared offices and are startup-friendly. They have opened and operate 15 locations (including planned ones) in 13 places in Tokyo and 2 in Kyoto/Osaka, which have been well-received. They plan to continue increasing the number of facilities and providing ongoing support at existing facilities to offer optimal office spaces tailored to the needs of each startup, aiming for 500 resident companies.

Website: https://office-b.sumitomo-rd.co.jp/growth/

◾️Company Profile

Company Name: Gazelle Capital Inc.

Representative Director: Kotaro Ishibashi

Location: SF Uchikanda Bldg. 8F, 1-9-5 Uchikanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

URL: https://gazellecapital.vc

Business Activities:
　1. Operation of VC funds

　2. Support for CVC formation and operation in a two-party partnership format

　3. Operation of the media "Startup Investment TV" and the service "Fundraising Window"

　4. Operation of the shared office "GROWTH Kanda"

【Contact for this release】

Gazelle Capital Inc. Public Relations

Email: [email protected]