MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies Inc. announced on October 15, 2024, that its subsidiary, MEDIROM MOTHER Labs Inc., has formed a capital and business alliance with Elematec Corporation. Elematec, a member of the Toyota Tsusho Corporation group, has agreed to make a strategic investment in MOTHER Labs' Series A funding round.
This investment values MOTHER Labs at a pre-money valuation of JPY 9 billion, approximately US$60 million. The partnership aims to significantly amplify the distribution of MEDIROM's innovative MOTHER Bracelet, a health-monitoring device that operates without requiring recharging.
The collaboration is expected to leverage Elematec's extensive network and expertise to expand the market reach for the MOTHER Bracelet. This alliance provides capital and strategic support, validating MEDIROM's health-tech initiatives and enhancing its competitive position in the preventative healthcare market.
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