UPWARD Featured in the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's 'Collection of Collaboration Examples between Foreign Companies and Japanese Companies'

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has published a webpage featuring a “Collection of Collaboration Examples between Foreign and Japanese Companies,” which serves as a reference for Japanese companies considering utilizing overseas capital (such as joint ventures with foreign companies or acceptance of minority investments from foreign companies) as one option for solving management issues and accelerating growth. UPWARD's case study is included in this collection.
This case study introduces the collaboration between Salesforce, Inc. (“Salesforce”) and our company, focusing on the pattern where “Japanese companies accept investments from foreign companies into the company itself (equity ratio of 50% or less).”
Full Case Study: https://www.meti.go.jp/policy/investment/5references/kyougyourenkei.html
‍UPWARD Case Study: https://www.meti.go.jp/policy/investment/5references/pdf/kyogyojirei03.pdf

• Overview of the "Collection of Collaboration Examples between Foreign and Japanese Companies"

This collection selects 11 case studies of joint ventures with foreign companies and acceptance of minority investments from foreign companies, etc., where overseas capital has been effectively utilized to solve management issues and achieve corporate growth. Furthermore, to serve as a practical collection of case studies, it provides an overview of the background, challenges, processes, and objectives of collaboration with foreign companies, as well as the progress of collaboration (integration) and post-investment results. It also organizes initiatives and keys to success in addressing challenges, and points to consider when collaborating.