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[Socialups Inc.] Invests in ForestFolks Inc., a Forestry Startup from Niigata Aiming for 'Forest Management that can be Sustained for 1000 Years'

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Published Apr 17, 2026 3:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 17, 2026 11:29 AM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Socialups Inc.
has invested in ForestFolks Inc., a forestry startup based in Niigata aiming for sustainable forest management.
The goal is to support startup growth from local areas.

Socialups Inc. has invested in ForestFolks Inc., a forestry startup based in Niigata aiming for sustainable forest management. The goal is to support startup growth from local areas.

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Published: Apr 17, 2026

Based on the ideas 'Entrepreneurship as a life choice' and 'Startup First', we conduct startup support businesses and hold events nationwide, including Niigata and Kumamoto. We operate the Startup Acceleration Minami-Uonuma, Startup Acceleration Kumamoto, HIGOCANVAS (Kumamoto City's entrepreneur discovery and development program) 2022 operation, and the operation secretariat for the Niigata version of the unexplored human resource development project 'ETSUZAN'. https://socialups.jp/

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FAQ

Which startup did Socialups Inc. invest in, and what is its goal?

Socialups Inc. invested in ForestFolks Inc., which aims for forest management that can be sustained for 1000 years.

Where is ForestFolks Inc. from, and what type of startup is it?

ForestFolks Inc. is a forestry startup that comes from Niigata.

What are the key ideas behind the startup support businesses of Socialups Inc.?

Their businesses are based on the ideas of 'Entrepreneurship as a life choice' and 'Startup First'.

What programs or projects does Socialups Inc. operate in Kumamoto?

Socialups Inc. operates Startup Acceleration Kumamoto and HIGOCANVAS, which is Kumamoto City's entrepreneur discovery and development program.

What project secretariat does Socialups Inc. operate in Niigata?

Socialups Inc. operates the secretariat for 'ETSUZAN', the Niigata version of the unexplored human resource development project.

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