Announcement of Investment in EduCare Co., Ltd., an Education x Fintech Startup, by NYC Inc. NYC Inc. (Head Office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Yoji Nakatsuka; hereinafter "NYC") announced today, March 27, 2026, that it has made an investment in EduCare Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; hereinafter "EduCare"), a startup operating in the Education x Fintech domain.
As an investment company committed to business succession and growth support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), NYC also promotes venture investments in startups with the aim of connecting the competitiveness of SMEs to the next generation.
Background of the Investment In recent years, the declining birthrate in Japan has led to a decrease in the working population, making it increasingly difficult for companies to secure human resources. Particularly for SMEs in manufacturing, construction, and education industries, the shortage of young engineers and specialized talent has become severe, posing a significant constraint on business growth.
Human capital-related challenges are commonly evident among our portfolio companies, and resolving these issues is one of the most critical themes in supporting their growth.
About EduCare EduCare is a startup that operates services across education, finance, and human resources, guided by its mission: "Make Education Affordable."
The company has built a unique business model that integrates Fintech and HR.
- Fintech Business (Education Loans) Instead of traditional education loans that rely on "parental credit," EduCare offers financial services based on individuals' potential, utilizing an original "Education ROI" model that assesses future capabilities from learning history, skills, and career aspirations.
- HR Business (Talent Support) The recruitment support service "Taresapo" leverages scholarship repayment assistance to enhance corporate recruitment capabilities and improve talent retention.
The company is building a mechanism that connects students with companies, providing value to both education and careers.
Future Outlook NYC has, until now, promoted business succession and growth support through investments in and management assistance for SMEs.
This investment is positioned as a new investment theme that enables direct value provision to "human capital," in addition to our conventional investments.
Moving forward, we will support the sustainable growth of SMEs through the following collaborations:
- Establishing integrated growth support across education, finance, and human resources. - Horizontal expansion to all portfolio companies. - Strengthening collaboration with partner companies and financial institutions.
NYC will continue to contribute to building a new SME ecosystem that captures industry changes, through investments in and support for promising startups and regional companies.
【NYC Venture Investment Business】 https://holistic-emmental-86b.notion.site/nyc-venture
【Partial Introduction of Portfolio Companies】 https://holistic-emmental-86b.notion.site/NYC-GROUP-78a1bac6ea3a495fa6f6b272d5fa6696
【EduCare Overview】 Company Name: EduCare Co., Ltd. Representative: Kenta Murakami Location: 1-8-1 Nihonbashi Kayabacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Business Description: Education loan business, talent introduction business, corporate-sponsored scholarship business, etc. Established: June 2022 Company Website: https://www.edu-care.co.jp/
【NYC Overview】 Company Name: NYC Inc. Representatives: Yoji Nakatsuka, Yuki Onoe Location: 1-6-11 Shinkawa, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Business Description: SME investment business, venture investment business, traditional search fund investment business Established: March 2022 Company Website: https://nycinc.jp/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nyccareer
Inquiries Regarding This Matter NYC Inc. Public Relations E-mail: [email protected]
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