Nihon PMI Partners Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Satoshi Hamada) operates the Regional Healthcare Revitalization Healthcare Fund Investment Business Limited Partnership (here in after referred to as "the Fund"). Pleiades Seven Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture; President & CEO: Yuichiro Ueki; hereinafter referred to as "Pleiades Seven"), a company invested in by the Fund, has raised capital through a third-party allotment of shares to Accretive Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Takeshi Sugawara), a consolidated subsidiary of Fuyo General Lease Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Hiroaki Oda).

Fuyo General Lease Group's Medium-Term Management Plan

Fuyo General Lease Group, under its medium-term management plan "Fuyo Shared Value 2026," launched in fiscal 2022, aims for sustainable growth as a corporate group by addressing social issues and simultaneously creating economic value through the practice of CSV (Creating Shared Value).

Background and Purpose of the Capital and Business Alliance

Since its establishment in May 2020, Pleiades Seven has been developing, selling, and maintaining "Cocolink," a hospital DX tool that contributes to hospital management and business process improvement. This tool has already been implemented in over 30 hospitals and continues to expand its reach, contributing to hospital management improvements and regional healthcare development. Recognizing these achievements, the company has now entered into a capital and business alliance through a third-party allotment of shares.

As a fund dedicated to promoting regional integrated care systems through investment, we are pleased to see "Cocolink" advancing hospital DX and contributing to regional healthcare. We anticipate that this capital and business alliance will further accelerate the spread of services and the growth of Pleiades Seven.

Moving forward, the Fund will continue to provide comprehensive support for Pleiades Seven by offering expertise, introducing business partners, and assisting in the development, sales, implementation, and maintenance processes. In addition, we will continue to support other portfolio companies in multiple ways and actively invest in related industries to contribute to the realization of regional integrated care in Japan.

About "Cocolink"

Japan, facing a super-aging society, has seen its medical expenses rise from approximately 30 trillion yen in 2000 to 47 trillion yen in 2023. To maintain a sustainable healthcare system, improving efficiency and controlling medical costs have become urgent priorities. However, within medical institutions, cases still exist where staff manually aggregate data received via fax, or where digitalized data remains scattered across Excel files and paper documents, hindering comprehensive information management for improved efficiency.

"Cocolink" is a platform that integrates and visualizes dispersed system data within medical institutions. It automatically collects and analyzes information from electronic medical records and medical accounting systems, enabling the automatic generation of daily, weekly, and monthly reports by department or ward. Additionally, it features functions for collecting information from satellite clinics and long-term care facilities, allowing real-time reflection of vast daily accumulating medical data into hospital management. Beyond data visualization, "Cocolink" provides solutions that streamline bed control operations in regional coordination offices and support hospital management through consulting services, ultimately helping healthcare and long-term care providers improve operational efficiency and business performance.

About Nihon PMI Partners Co., Ltd.

Nihon PMI Partners is the first healthcare-focused private equity (PE) fund management company in Japan, built on the concept of "Healthcare × PMI (Post Merger Integration) × DX." The company comprises investment professionals specializing in the healthcare sector. We support our portfolio companies in restructuring and integration, leveraging our expertise in PMI, the most crucial element in post-merger business operations. Additionally, we collaborate with external experts specializing in "Healthcare × DX" to enhance management efficiency and facilitate new business development through digital transformation, contributing to the growth and revitalization of Japan's healthcare industry.

Website: https://www.nihonpmipartners.co.jp

About the Regional Healthcare Revitalization Healthcare Fund Investment Business Limited Liability Partnership

Considering macro trends such as Japan’s declining birthrate and aging population, the shift from the traditional hospital-centered medical model to a regional integrated care system has become essential. This transition requires accelerating seamless collaboration among medical, nursing, and residential care services. The Regional Healthcare Revitalization Healthcare Fund, operated by Nihon PMI Partners, promotes this shift through investment. The Fund is backed by public institutions, publicly listed healthcare companies, and multiple financial institutions. Our investment focus includes companies specializing in medical and long-term care DX, as well as home healthcare.

Companies interested in receiving investment from the Fund are encouraged to contact Nihon PMI Partners Co., Ltd.

About Pleiades Seven Co., Ltd.

Established: May 1, 2020
President & CEO: Yuichiro Ueki
Headquarters: CORLUX Komeyamachi 6F, 1-7 Komeyamachi, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture
For more details, please visit the company’s website:
https://www.pleiades7.co.jp
"Cocolink" product page:
https://cocolink.pleiades7.co.jp

About Accretive Co., Ltd. and Its Parent Company, Fuyo General Lease Co., Ltd.

Accretive Co., Ltd.

Headquarters: 5-1-1 Kojimachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
President & CEO: Takeshi Sugawara
Business Activities: Early payment services for medical and nursing care receivables/accounts receivable, BPO services, etc.
Website: https://www.accretive.jp

Fuyo General Lease Co., Ltd.

Headquarters: 5-1-1 Kojimachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
President & CEO: Hiroaki Oda
Business Activities: Leasing and financing services for corporations, as well as various solution services
Website: https://www.fgl.co.jp