Regarding Support for the First Startup through 'BOR Venture Debt'

Ryukyu Bank (President: Ken Shimabukuro) is pleased to announce that on March 19, 2026, it provided a loan to New Innovations Co., Ltd. (Representative Directors: Keito Nakao, Sho Yamada; Headquarters: Koto-ku, Tokyo) through its 'BOR Venture Debt' program, which was launched in September 2025 to support the growth of startup companies.

New Innovations is a startup company with a strong focus on developing and manufacturing labor-saving and automation robots using AI and robotics, under the vision of 'making every industry unmanned'. As labor shortages become a societal issue, the company focuses its business on labor-intensive industries such as food and beverage, retail, and hospitality. Specifically, by supplying unmanned smart coffee stands and automated cooking robots to the food industry, it helps client companies improve operational efficiency through operational reforms and enables them to provide higher value-added services with the staff freed up by automation. In Okinawa Prefecture, the company is expected to contribute to the economic development by helping to solve issues like labor shortages in the service industry.

The 'Venture Debt' offered by Ryukyu Bank is an initiative that supports financing for startups based on a business evaluation that emphasizes their business viability and growth potential. It is a financing method that is gaining traction nationwide, characterized by its ability to provide the necessary funds for business growth flexibly while minimizing equity dilution. By supplying funds through 'BOR Venture Debt' in addition to its existing equity support via the 'BOR Venture Fund,' Ryukyu Bank will meet the diverse funding needs of startups. At the same time, it will contribute to the revitalization of the Okinawan economy by supporting the creation and growth of startups in Okinawa and fostering a startup ecosystem.

1. Overview of the Target Company Company Name: New Innovations Co., Ltd. Representative Directors: Keito Nakao, Sho Yamada Location: 10F Mebukus Toyosu, 6-4-34 Toyosu, Koto-ku, Tokyo Established: January 23, 2018 Business Activities: Development, manufacturing, and operation of robot solutions, DX software development and operation, etc.

2. Overview of BOR Venture Debt Name: BOR Venture Debt Total Fund Size: 2 billion yen Loan Amount: 200 million yen or less Loan Term: Within 3 years Eligibility: Startups in the middle stage or later with a track record of fundraising from venture capital. Various Conditions: Interest rates and other terms will be determined upon consultation.

Ryukyu Bank will continue to vigorously promote innovation for the realization of a sustainable society, going beyond the traditional role of a regional financial institution to act as a leader in startup support.