I-ID<6038> announced that it has invested as an initial investor in the 1st fund established by ON&BOARD for the ON&BOARD investment business on the 12th.

ON&BOARD mainly targets startup companies around the time of establishment, and plans to actively invest and provide hands-on support from the pre-seed to seed stages. In particular, it aims to create next-generation unicorn companies that can contribute to solving the challenges faced by the world and Japan in 2050.

Through investment in ON&BOARD, the company aims to contribute to the development of Japan's startup ecosystem and create opportunities for collaboration with companies that have innovative technologies and business models. Furthermore, it plans to leverage ON&BOARD's wide network and expertise to strengthen its own new business development and existing businesses.