ANA HOLDINGS INC. (hereinafter "ANA HD"), through its corporate venture capital (CVC) fund "ANA Future Frontier Fund L.P.", today announced to invest in below companies:
- ・Axelspace Holdings Corporation (hereinafter "Axelspace HD"), a microsatellite developer
- ・NearMe Inc. (hereinafter "NearMe"), an AI-based shared transportation service
About Axelspace HD
Axelspace HD is a space technology company specializing in microsatellite development through Axelspace Corporation, a consolidated subsidiary established in 2008. It develops, launches and operates ten microsatellites, including a technology demonstration satellite for the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). Currently, Axelspace HD offers two main services. One is 'AxelGlobe', an Earth observation platform providing satellite imagery with high monitoring frequency. The other is 'AxelLiner', a comprehensive, one-stop service for microsatellite development and operation, providing simplicity and transparency to clients through its proprietary project management system, which allows them to focus on their unique space business.
ANA Future Frontier Fund L.P. will acquire shares of Axelspace HD, recognizing the company's exceptional team of microsatellite experts, led by Dr. Yuya Nakamura, President & CEO of Axelspace HD, and its advanced technological capabilities encompassing the entire process from satellite design and manufacturing to in-orvit operations.
Going forward, ANA and Axelspace HD will promote the creation of new value in the aviation and space fields through further business co-creation that leverages the strengths of both companies.