Nessu raises ¥90m in first close of Series A
SocialX Impact Fund led the Japanese company’s first equity financing, alongside Hokuyo Startup Fund I and a corporate partner.
A redemption-based exit
Announced on October 6, 2026, the investment uses a structure designed around future share repurchases funded by profits. Nessu prioritises its social mission and currently does not plan an IPO or acquisition exit.
The first close
The ¥90 million is the initial Series A close. Nessu’s cumulative financing, including debt, stands at ¥258 million.
Use of funds
Expand Kodomo Furusato Bin
Hire business-development and engineering staff