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Investments

64

Portfolio Exits

17

Funds

2

Partners & Customers

10

About Marubeni Corporation

Marubeni Corporation (TYO: 8002) is a Japanese trading company with activities in multiple business areas, including food products, materials, chemicals, energy, metals and mineral resources, and transportation machinery. Marubeni Corporation was founded in 1858 and is based in Tokyo,Japan.

Headquarters Location

2-7-1 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku Tokyo Nihonbashi Tower

Tokyo, 103-6060,

Japan

81(3)3282-2111

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Addressing Labor Shortages through Computer Visioning of Ground Handling Events:Marubeni Strengthens its Airport Business Following Investment in Assaia Inc.

Oct 3, 2023

Addressing Labor Shortages through Computer Visioning of Ground Handling Events:Marubeni Strengthens its Airport Business Following Investment in Assaia Inc. October 03, 2023 at 03:07 am EDT Share Marubeni Corporation On September 14th, Marubeni Corporation (hereinafter, "Marubeni") and Assaia Inc. (hereinafter, "Assaia"), the 100% owner of Assaia International AG, developers of a real-time monitoring system for ground handling at airport aprons (hereinafter, "ApronAI"), concluded an investment agreement (hereinafter, the "Agreement"), which will facilitate Marubeni in expanding the scope of its exclusive distribution rights for ApronAI to Southeast Asia, for the first time since obtaining these rights for the Japanese market in 2019. ApronAI, using its dedicated artificial intelligence developed in-house, monitors real-time progress of ground handling events such as connection of the passenger boarding bridge, loading of cargo, aircraft fueling, and wing walkers. This is achieved utilizing footage captured by surveillance cameras installed on-site. Currently, much of the critical information involved in the processes of airport operations is controlled and maintained by the discrete parties involved-namely airlines, ground handlers, operational staff, administrators, and control towers-which can lead to inefficiencies and bottlenecks. Keeping track of ground handling events requires a transition from extant analog management, which is currently conducted largely by means of visual observation and communication via walkie talkies. ApronAI can be seamlessly integrated to satisfy diverse individual needs, connecting information in real-time using digital interventions, with the potential to dramatically increase efficiency in the domain of ground handling operations. The number of air passengers plummeted globally due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Inevitably, this impact was also felt on the number of inbound passengers visiting Japan. However, the Japanese government expects a speedy recovery and aims to exceed the 2019 level of inbound visitors* in 2025, the year in which the Kansai region is set to host the World Expo in Osaka. This number is expected to further increase to 60 million by 2030. Meanwhile, labor shortfall in airport staff, including ground handlers, is a serious problem urgently requiring solutions. Digital transformation (DX) is considered to be one of the domains which is expected to offer such solutions going forward. Through this investment, Marubeni will expand the scope of its exclusive distribution rights for ApronAI from Japan to Southeast Asia. We also aim to grow our expertise by combining ApronAI with knowledge and solutions developed by Swissport Japan, a ground handling company in which Marubeni has invested (51% Swissport International, 49% Marubeni owned), and by AiRO Inc., a company that aims to automate specialized ground support equipment in airports (66% Marubeni, 34% ZMP Inc. owned). Achieving this will furthermore expedite the implementation of DX in the domain of Marubeni's airport businesses. *The actual number of visitors to Japan in 2019 was 31.88 million. Overview of Assaia

Marubeni Corporation Investments

64 Investments

Marubeni Corporation has made 64 investments. Their latest investment was in Assaia as part of their Corporate Minority on September 9, 2023.

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Marubeni Corporation Investments Activity

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Date

Round

Company

Amount

New?

Co-Investors

Sources

9/14/2023

Corporate Minority

Assaia

Yes

2

7/13/2023

Corporate Minority

DASI

Yes

2

7/5/2023

Corporate Minority

Alodokter

$6M

Yes

2

6/1/2023

Corporate Minority - II

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10

4/13/2023

Corporate Minority

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10

Date

9/14/2023

7/13/2023

7/5/2023

6/1/2023

4/13/2023

Round

Corporate Minority

Corporate Minority

Corporate Minority

Corporate Minority - II

Corporate Minority

Company

Assaia

DASI

Alodokter

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Amount

$6M

New?

Yes

Yes

Yes

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Co-Investors

Sources

2

2

2

10

10

Marubeni Corporation Portfolio Exits

17 Portfolio Exits

Marubeni Corporation has 17 portfolio exits. Their latest portfolio exit was Diary Bunda on July 05, 2023.

Date

Exit

Companies

Valuation
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Acquirer

Sources

7/5/2023

Divestiture

Diary Bunda

$99M

4

9/13/2021

Divestiture

Marubeni Corporation - North Sea Oil & Gas Assets

$99M

1

8/5/2021

Acquired - II

$99M

2

1/19/2021

Acq - Fin

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$99M

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10

12/5/2019

Acquired

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$99M

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10

Date

7/5/2023

9/13/2021

8/5/2021

1/19/2021

12/5/2019

Exit

Divestiture

Divestiture

Acquired - II

Acq - Fin

Acquired

Companies

Diary Bunda
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Valuation

$99M

$99M

$99M

$99M

$99M

Acquirer

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Sources

4

1

2

10

10

Marubeni Corporation Acquisitions

13 Acquisitions

Marubeni Corporation acquired 13 companies. Their latest acquisition was TradeWaltz on May 29, 2023.

Date

Investment Stage

Companies

Valuation
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Total Funding

Note

Sources

5/29/2023

Other

$99M

$6.49M

Corporate Majority - III

1

4/16/2020

$99M

Corporate Majority

1

2/27/2020

$99M

Acquired

2

11/26/2019

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10

10/4/2019

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10

Date

5/29/2023

4/16/2020

2/27/2020

11/26/2019

10/4/2019

Investment Stage

Other

Companies

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Valuation

$99M

$99M

$99M

$99M

$99M

Total Funding

$6.49M

Note

Corporate Majority - III

Corporate Majority

Acquired

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2

10

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Marubeni Corporation Fund History

2 Fund Histories

Marubeni Corporation has 2 funds, including Overseas infrastructure Fund.

Closing Date

Fund

Fund Type

Status

Amount

Sources

8/31/2023

Overseas infrastructure Fund

1

OECD Fund I

10

Closing Date

8/31/2023

Fund

Overseas infrastructure Fund

OECD Fund I

Fund Type

Status

Amount

Sources

1

10

Marubeni Corporation Partners & Customers

10 Partners and customers

Marubeni Corporation has 10 strategic partners and customers. Marubeni Corporation recently partnered with LIFT Aircraft on August 8, 2023.

Date

Type

Business Partner

Country

News Snippet

Sources

8/17/2023

Partner

United States

LIFT Aircraft Signs Deal with Warren Buffet Backed Marubeni Corporation

Speaking about the partnership , Matt Chasen , CEO of LIFT Aircraft Inc , expressed enthusiasm , noting , `` We are thrilled to join forces with Marubeni Corporation , a distinguished leader in the global market , to realize the potential of this technology in Japan and throughout the world . ''

1

8/1/2023

Partner

Malaysia

Malaysian VC Vynn Capital partners Japanese conglomerate Marubeni’s local unit

Speaking on which industries the partnership would focus on , Chua said that by virtue of Vynn Capital being a supply chain and mobility industry-focused VC firm , there will likely be more developments around the two sectors .

2

7/6/2023

Partner

Canada

Hudbay and Marubeni Establish Framework for Flin Flon Exploration Partnership

`` This exploration partnership would allow us to couple our operational and exploration expertise with Marubeni Corporation 's balance sheet strength to test our large Flin Flon land package and potentially revive our dormant Flin Flon processing facilities .

1

7/4/2023

Supplier

Israel

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10

6/20/2023

Partner

Japan

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10

Date

8/17/2023

8/1/2023

7/6/2023

7/4/2023

6/20/2023

Type

Partner

Partner

Partner

Supplier

Partner

Business Partner

Country

United States

Malaysia

Canada

Israel

Japan

News Snippet

LIFT Aircraft Signs Deal with Warren Buffet Backed Marubeni Corporation

Speaking about the partnership , Matt Chasen , CEO of LIFT Aircraft Inc , expressed enthusiasm , noting , `` We are thrilled to join forces with Marubeni Corporation , a distinguished leader in the global market , to realize the potential of this technology in Japan and throughout the world . ''

Malaysian VC Vynn Capital partners Japanese conglomerate Marubeni’s local unit

Speaking on which industries the partnership would focus on , Chua said that by virtue of Vynn Capital being a supply chain and mobility industry-focused VC firm , there will likely be more developments around the two sectors .

Hudbay and Marubeni Establish Framework for Flin Flon Exploration Partnership

`` This exploration partnership would allow us to couple our operational and exploration expertise with Marubeni Corporation 's balance sheet strength to test our large Flin Flon land package and potentially revive our dormant Flin Flon processing facilities .

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Marubeni Corporation Team

3 Team Members

Marubeni Corporation has 3 team members, including current Chief Executive Officer, Hiroshi Ikuno.

Name

Work History

Title

Status

Hiroshi Ikuno

Chief Executive Officer

Current

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Name

Hiroshi Ikuno

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Work History

Title

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