PERSOL Invests in ElevationSpace, a Company Specializing in Small Satellite Re-Entry Technology for Space Transportation Services
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PERSOL Holdings has invested in ElevationSpace through its Employment Creation Fund. ElevationSpace is developing infrastructure services for Earth return transportation of small satellites, aiming to advance Japan's space industry and create new employment opportunities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What technology is ElevationSpace developing?
A: ElevationSpace is developing re-entry and recovery technology for small satellites, building infrastructure for transporting materials from space to Earth.
Q: What kind of companies does the Employment Creation Fund invest in?
A: Startups in growing fields related to SDGs such as environment, energy, healthcare, and mobility, with potential to drive future employment.
Q: What effects are expected from this investment?
A: Accelerated technological innovation, regional job creation from Tohoku to central Japan, and enhanced global competitiveness of Japan's space industry.
Q: How will the PERSOL Group engage with the space industry in the future?
A: Through recruitment support and organizational consulting, PERSOL will comprehensively support the growth of its portfolio companies.
Q: Where is ElevationSpace headquartered?
A: Headquartered in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, with additional bases in Fukushima, Tokyo, and Nagoya.