DIMENSION Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Takamitsu Miyamune; hereinafter "the Company") has established and commenced operations for its third VC fund (hereinafter "this Fund"), which will invest in domestic startups. Since commencing operations in October 2019, DIMENSION has been committed to its mission of "Creating a society where sincere aspirations are rewarded by facing people, businesses, and organizations," providing investment and support to entrepreneurs who earnestly engage in management. Of the companies invested in through our two previous VC funds, six have gone public, with one achieving a large-scale listing with an initial price exceeding 100 billion yen. This Fund will continue to invest in seed and early-stage companies, as well as those in the growth stage before IPO, while also strengthening our investment and support for MBOs (Management Buyouts) and spin-outs. ■Creating a Cycle Where Senior Entrepreneurs Assist Junior Entrepreneurs In addition to financial institutions and operating companies, this Fund has attracted a diverse range of LPs (Limited Partners), including founders of listed companies and serial entrepreneurs, similar to our second VC fund. DIMENSION has consistently emphasized the formation of an ecosystem where senior entrepreneurs support junior entrepreneurs. Through this Fund, we aim to foster the creation of large-scale businesses originating from Japan, not only through financial provision but also by facilitating knowledge sharing and network building among entrepreneurs. ■Owned Media Connecting Entrepreneurs' Challenges to the Next Generation In addition to investment activities, DIMENSION has been operating its owned media, "DIMENSION NOTE" (https://dimension-note.jp), since May 2017, with the aim of passing on the challenges and insights of entrepreneurs and management to the next generation. DIMENSION NOTE features interviews with entrepreneurs and management, sharing their backgrounds, manage