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'Forest Management Sustainable for 1000 Years': Forest Asset Management Company ForestFolks Raises Seed Funding

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Published Apr 7, 2026 7:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 11:56 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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'Forest Management Sustainable for 1000 Years': Forest Asset Management Company ForestFolks Raises Seed Funding — Image: PR TIMES

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ForestFolks, a company in the forest asset management business, has raised seed funding.
With investments from Mitsubishi UFJ Capital and others, it aims to solve the problem of neglected forests and achieve 'forest management that can be sustained for 1000 years.'

ForestFolks, a company in the forest asset management business, has raised seed funding. With investments from Mitsubishi UFJ Capital and others, it aims to solve the problem of neglected forests and achieve 'forest management that can be sustained for 1000 years.'

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000154753.html Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: Apr 7, 2026

Forest GIS Image (Wide Area): ForestFolks Forest Management Image

ForestFolks Inc. (Headquarters: 140 Muikamachi, Minamiuonuma City, Niigata Prefecture, within MAKINO-BA; CEO: Takashi Sakurai), which operates a forest asset management business, announces that it has raised seed round funding through a third-party allotment of new shares to Mitsubishi UFJ Capital Co., Ltd., Sparkle Inc., taliki Inc., S-Innovation Inc., and angel investors.

Background of Funding: Redefining the 'Value' of Forests

Currently, despite public funds such as the 'Forest Environment Transfer Tax' being invested in Japan's forests, neglected forests that cannot be adequately managed within the existing framework remain a challenge.

Forest affected by oak wilt disease

Neglected forest designated as a water source area

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Source: PR TIMES
Category: Funding

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FAQ

What does ForestFolks do?

ForestFolks is a company that transforms Japan's 'abandoned forests' into valuable assets using technology and financial methods, aiming for sustainable forest management that lasts for a thousand years.

Why was fundraising necessary?

Fundraising was conducted to accelerate the development of technologies for evaluating and managing forest value (such as forest GIS), strengthen management systems, and expand the business.

How does this business contribute to society?

By advancing the management of abandoned forests, this business is expected to contribute to society in multiple ways, including preventing landslides, conserving water sources, maintaining biodiversity, and securing CO2 absorption sources.

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