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Nippon Life invests in startup platform operator Grand Story through Nissay fund

By IAN Editorial Desk
16 October 2026·1 min read
Primary source: nissay.co.jp

Nippon Life Group plans to fund and support startups that originate in or contribute to Japan's regions.

Nippon Life Insurance Company has made an equity investment in Grand Story, a Tokyo-based company that runs a platform connecting startups with investors and other partners. Nippon Life and Nissay Capital said in a joint release dated 7 October 2026 that the investment was made through Nissay Strategic No. 1, a fund established by Nissay Capital.

Grand Story's platform, STORIUM,…

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