Investment in the regional problem-solving fund "Regional,Talent,and Future CJS 2nd Limited Partnership"

Chubu Electric Power today announced its investment in the "Regional,Talent,and Future CJS 2nd Limited Partnership" (hereinafter "CJS Fund 2nd"), operated by Regional, Talent and Future, Inc. (Chief Executive Officer: Yoshinari Ito, hereinafter "CJS").

We aim to grow with our stakeholders and contribute to the sustainable development of communities and society through the creation of new value that starts with the resolution of regional and social issues.

The CJS Fund 2nd in which we are investing this time, is a venture capital that aims to work with entrepreneurs to solve regional issues and create new industries. The fund aims to expand domestic startup support activities and deepen regional cooperation, and invests in startups that are working to solve regional issues.

By combining CJS's know-how with our company's assets to support the growth of startup companies, we will contribute to regional revitalization in the Chubu area and link this to opportunities to create businesses that contribute to solving regional issues.

The investment will be made from Chubu Electric Power Community Support Fund 2nd, a corporate venture capital established in November 2023 as an internal fund to speed up investment in venture companies with cutting-edge technologies and innovative business models as well as venture investment funds.

Outline of the CJS Fund 2nd