Announcement of Investment in EduCare Co., Ltd., an Education x Fintech Startup, by NYC Co., Ltd.
NYC Co., Ltd. announced on March 27, 2026, an investment in EduCare Co., Ltd., a startup operating in the education and Fintech sectors. This investment is part of NYC's new strategic theme to enhance value provision in human capital, addressing challenges such as labor force decline due to Japan's declining birthrate and difficulty securing talent for SMEs.
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NYC Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Yasuhito Nakatsuka; hereinafter 'NYC') announced that on March 27, 2026, it executed an investment in EduCare Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; hereinafter 'EduCare'), a company operating in the education x Fintech domain.
NYC, as an investment company dedicated to business succession and growth support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), also promotes venture investments in startups with the aim of connecting the competitiveness of SMEs to the next generation.
## Background of the Investment
In recent years, securing human resources has become increasingly difficult for companies in Japan due to the declining working population accompanying the falling birthrate. Particularly for SMEs centered on manufacturing, construction, and education industries, the difficulty in recruiting young engineers and specialized personnel is becoming severe, posing a major constraint on business growth.
Even among our portfolio companies, challenges related to 'human capital' are commonly apparent, and resolving these issues is one of the most important themes in supporting their growth.
## About EduCare
EduCare is a startup that operates services across education, finance, and human resources, with the mission of 'Make Education Affordable.'
The company has built a unique business model that integrates Fintech and HR.
- Fintech Business (Education Loans)
Instead of education loans traditionally dependent on 'parental credit,' EduCare offers financial services based on individual potential, utilizing its unique 'Education ROI' model that evaluates future potential from learning history, skills, and career aspirations.
- HR Business (Human Resources Support)
Through 'TaleSpo,' a recruitment support service utilizing scholarship repayment support, EduCare helps companies improve their recruitment capabilities and retain talent.
EduCare has established a system that connects students and companies, providing value to both education and careers.
## Future Outlook
Through investments and management support for SMEs, our company has promoted business succession and growth support.
This investment is positioned as a new investment theme that enables direct value provision to 'human capital,' in addition to traditional investments.
Going forward, we will support the sustainable growth of SMEs through the following collaborations:
- Establishment of integrated growth support encompassing education x finance x human resources
- Horizontal expansion to all portfolio companies
- Collaboration with partner companies and financial institutions
Keywords: Business Succession, SMEs, Education Loans, Recruitment, Investment Company, M&A
NYC, as an investment company dedicated to business succession and growth support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), also promotes venture investments in startups with the aim of connecting the competitiveness of SMEs to the next generation.
## Background of the Investment
In recent years, securing human resources has become increasingly difficult for companies in Japan due to the declining working population accompanying the falling birthrate. Particularly for SMEs centered on manufacturing, construction, and education industries, the difficulty in recruiting young engineers and specialized personnel is becoming severe, posing a major constraint on business growth.
Even among our portfolio companies, challenges related to 'human capital' are commonly apparent, and resolving these issues is one of the most important themes in supporting their growth.
## About EduCare
EduCare is a startup that operates services across education, finance, and human resources, with the mission of 'Make Education Affordable.'
The company has built a unique business model that integrates Fintech and HR.
- Fintech Business (Education Loans)
Instead of education loans traditionally dependent on 'parental credit,' EduCare offers financial services based on individual potential, utilizing its unique 'Education ROI' model that evaluates future potential from learning history, skills, and career aspirations.
- HR Business (Human Resources Support)
Through 'TaleSpo,' a recruitment support service utilizing scholarship repayment support, EduCare helps companies improve their recruitment capabilities and retain talent.
EduCare has established a system that connects students and companies, providing value to both education and careers.
## Future Outlook
Through investments and management support for SMEs, our company has promoted business succession and growth support.
This investment is positioned as a new investment theme that enables direct value provision to 'human capital,' in addition to traditional investments.
Going forward, we will support the sustainable growth of SMEs through the following collaborations:
- Establishment of integrated growth support encompassing education x finance x human resources
- Horizontal expansion to all portfolio companies
- Collaboration with partner companies and financial institutions
Keywords: Business Succession, SMEs, Education Loans, Recruitment, Investment Company, M&A