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[Press Release] OOYOO Ltd. has received joint support from Japan Finance Corporation and Mitsubishi UFJ Bank

Mitsubishi UFJ Bank and Japan Finance Corporation (JFC) Cooperatively Support OOYOO Ltd.

June 5, 2025

Japan Finance Corporation

Kyoto Branch

Mitsubishi UFJ Bank and Japan Finance Corporation provide joint support to OOYOO Ltd.

~ Loans with stock options applied to startup developing low-cost carbon dioxide separation membranes ~

The Kyoto Branch of Japan Finance Corporation (abbreviation: JFC) has provided a loan with stock acquisition rights to OOYOO Ltd. (Headquarters: 134 Chudoji Minami-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City; Representative Director: Shogo Otani), in collaboration with Mitsubishi UFJ Bank.

 OOYOO Ltd. is achieving efficient separation and recovery of various gases, including CO₂ emitted into the atmosphere and from manufacturing processes, through the development of innovative high-performance membrane technology. This membrane technology is based on advanced research results primarily developed by Professor Easan Sivaniah of Kyoto University’s Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS)(※). Compared to conventional membrane technology, the separation efficiency is significantly improved, particularly in the separation of carbon dioxide (CO₂), achieving both high selectivity and high permeation rates simultaneously. The introduction of this membrane technology enables efficient separation and recovery of CO₂ with low energy consumption, low cost, and in a small footprint. Furthermore, it can be applied to various gas separations such as nitrogen and oxygen, meeting the diverse needs of the industrial sector by being compatible with a wide range of gas types.

(※) iCeMS: Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences

 

     The loan with stock acquisition rights is handled under the “Startup Support Fund,” a loan system for startup companies. It is characterized by JFC acquiring stock acquisition rights at the same time as providing the loan, allowing for the unsecured supply of funds necessary for business to companies aiming for an initial public offering (IPO). This loan will supply long-term working capital necessary for business growth.

     As a policy-based financial institution based on national measures, JFC will continue to actively support startups aiming for IPOs by mutually collaborating with private financial institutions and utilizing this loan system.

< Outline of the Loan Recipient >

Company Name OOYOO Ltd. Representative Director Shogo Otani
Address 134 Chudoji Minami-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture Business Type Development of air and other gas separation technology and sales of related products.
Inquiries to “OOYOO  Ltd.”: TEL 080-2746-2246 (Contact: Otani)
 
 
<Contact Information> 

Japan Finance Corporation, Kyoto Branch Tel: 075-221-7825 (Attn: Ishii, Maniwa) 

 Address: Urban Net Shijo Karasuma Building 4th Floor, 101 Kankoboko-cho, Shijo-dori Muromachi Higashi-iru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

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