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Next Paradigm2 Inc., operating a figure creation service from a single photo, secures funding from UTokyo Professor Matsuo

Next Paradigm2 Inc., operator of the "Memoria Pet" service that creates realistic pet figures from a single photo using AI and 3D printing, has received funding from Professor Yutaka Matsuo of the University of Tokyo. The company intends to use these funds to enhance its AI 3D modeling technology, aiming for greater precision and market leadership in the untapped sector of personalized memory figures.

Source: prtimes.jp

EdgeCortix Accelerates Development of Next-Generation Edge AI Platform with New Investment from Axiro Semiconductor and MPower Partners

EdgeCortix, a leader in energy-efficient edge AI processing, has secured new investment from Axiro Semiconductor and MPower Partners. This funding will accelerate the development and commercialization of their next-generation platforms for generative and agent-based AI, further solidifying their global leadership in AI inference. The partnerships bring strategic value, combining Axiro's connectivity expertise and MPower's global network and investment insight.

Source: prtimes.jp

WhiteBox Co., Ltd. Announces Exceeding 300 Million Yen in 'WhiteBox PayAssist' Usage Balance

WhiteBox Co., Ltd., a group company of Information Strategy Technology Co., Ltd., announced that the usage balance of its 'WhiteBox PayAssist' service, which was released in a closed beta on September 22, 2025, exceeded 300 million yen in March 2026. This payment platform aims to solve cash flow and administrative cost issues for SI/SES businesses.

Source: prtimes.jp

Debt Finance for Startups "Flex Capital" Exceeds 15 Billion Yen in Cumulative Loan Disbursements

Fivot Inc.'s debt finance service for startups, Flex Capital, has surpassed 15 billion yen in cumulative loan disbursements as of March 2026. The service, which leverages AI and machine learning for advanced credit assessment, saw its contracts grow by 1.6 times in the last fiscal year, maintaining a rapid assessment response time. Flex Capital aims to further optimize corporate loan processes by expanding its AI agent capabilities and deepening partnerships with financial institutions, striving to create new money flows for emerging industrial structures.

Source: prtimes.jp

Execution of Loan with Principal Exemption Clause for Disasters (I-tem Holdings Co., Ltd.)

Chugoku Bank has provided I-tem Holdings Co., Ltd. with a unique loan that includes a principal exemption clause in the event of a major earthquake. This loan aims to strengthen the company's business continuity plan and mitigate financial risks from natural disasters, allowing for 100% or 50% principal exemption if a seismic intensity of 6-strong or higher is observed at a designated point.

Source: prtimes.jp

Regarding the Number of Subscriptions in March 2026

This article from WOWOW Inc. announces the subscription and cancellation figures for March 2026, detailing new content that drove subscriptions and factors leading to a net decrease. It also previews content for April 2026 and mentions future quarterly announcements for subscription numbers.

Source: prtimes.jp

Physiologas for Home Hemodialysis Secures Funding from Toyota Boshoku Corporation

Physiologas Technologies Inc. has successfully closed its Series A funding round, securing investment from Toyota Boshoku Corporation. The capital will be used to advance the development and testing of compact, safe home hemodialysis devices and related consumables. This initiative aims to improve the quality of life for end-stage renal disease patients in Japan by enabling more frequent and convenient treatment at home.

Source: prtimes.jp