Osaka Shinkin Bank Invests in Public Connect via 'Osaka Social Issue Solution Fund No. 2'

Osaka Shinkin Bank (Chairman: Kazuyoshi Takai) announced that it has executed its 13th investment through the 'Osaka Social Issue Solution Fund No. 2,' established on February 21, 2022, in partnership with Mirai Door Co., Ltd. (formerly Future Venture Capital Co., Ltd.).

This fund is the successor to the 'Osaka Social Issue Solution Fund' established in 2017, designed to support companies working to solve social issues in Osaka. The fund's utilization is promoted in collaboration with the Japan Finance Corporation, Osaka Prefecture, and the Osaka Industrial Bureau.

The bank will continue to actively invest in companies addressing social challenges in Osaka.

[Portfolio Company Profile] Company Name: Public Connect, Inc. Representative: Yutaro Hirata, Representative Director Established: December 10, 2021 Business Description: Operates 'PUBLIC CONNECT,' a recruitment platform specialized for government agencies and local municipalities. Social Mission: Opening the potential of the public sector to realize a better society. Investment Date: April 30, 2026

[Company Features] With a mission to 'open the potential of the public sector,' the company addresses recruitment and HR challenges for government agencies and municipalities. Its flagship business, the 'PUBLIC CONNECT' platform, has been implemented by over 340 organizations within two and a half years of service launch. While government bodies are vital to regional society, they face significant challenges in staff recruitment and retention. The company aims to resolve these issues, support civil servant career development, and contribute to the sustainable development of regional society.