Hanaco led our A-round and has continued investing in us ever since. From our first meeting, and through every formal and informal interaction, we’ve always felt a strong backing in Hanaco. It’s not just about the numbers for them; it’s about the people. They got to know us, they built a personal relationship with us, and we developed strong mutual trust even before they invested.
Once they invested, they did not stop at financial support. We’ve hired wonderful people based on their recommendations and thanks to their wide-reaching network. They’ve also brought a valuable perspective to our business. I’m deeply immersed in the world of farming, but Hanaco has their finger on the pulse of world trends in business at large, as well as issues such as climate change and the roles trees play in it. In fact, certain market research they brought to my attention has developed into a whole new arm of our business.
We have other large financial investors, but Hanaco is the most supportive investor we have. We’ve had great times and tougher times, and Hanaco’s support never waned.