ASTRO GATE Inc. (Head Office: Akiruno City, Tokyo; President: Daisuke Ode; hereinafter “ASTRO GATE”) is pleased to announce the successful completion of its recent funding round, with the TOHO Next Stage Fund as the lead investor.
This round, which began with the first closing in July, has now concluded with the full execution of the planned capital arrangements. With this funding, ASTRO GATE is well-positioned to accelerate its business growth in the coming phases.
Comment from Hideki Fukutome, CEO of Sparkle Inc.
“Since joining forces with ASTRO GATE in July, we’ve been impressed by the company’s remarkable progress—well beyond our expectations. Under the leadership of Mr. Ode, a number of projects are moving forward with clarity and momentum.
With this second closing, the full support structure we envisioned is now in place. We are fully committed to helping ASTRO GATE grow into a leading force in the space industry, both in Fukushima and across Japan.”
Comment from Daisuke Ode, President of ASTRO GATE Inc.
“We sincerely appreciate the continued support following the initial investment in July. In just three months, we’ve made significant strides across several key projects.
With this new growth capital, we will accelerate not only our corporate expansion, but also our contribution to regional development. We look forward to working closely with our partners to realize our vision of a globally connected space transportation infrastructure.”
