GTN, a Specialist in Expat Support Services, Secures 3.55 Billion Yen to Build a 'Trust Creation Platform'
Funding Overview
Global Trust Networks (GTN), a company providing comprehensive lifestyle support services exclusively for foreign nationals, has announced the successful completion of its latest funding round. Following the second and third closes, the company has raised a cumulative total of approximately 3.55 billion yen. This round saw the participation of a diverse group of investors and corporations with established business foundations in sectors such as finance, insurance, real estate, and transportation.
About Global Trust Networks
Founded in 2006, GTN operates under the mission: "Ensuring a prosperous life for all people living beyond national borders." The company provides a one-stop support ecosystem covering essential aspects of life in Japan, starting with core services like rent debt guarantees and real estate brokerage, and extending to employment, mobile communications, and financial services. With approximately 70% of its workforce consisting of foreign nationals, GTN leverages deep cultural and linguistic insights to provide high-quality, empathetic support.
Strategic Purpose and Future Outlook
GTN plans to use the newly raised capital to enhance its one-stop service model, which supports foreign nationals from pre-arrival through their integration and professional success in Japan. Specifically, the company aims to scale its services in the human resources, finance, and medical sectors while accelerating the development of an AI-driven data platform that leverages its deep industry insights. Furthermore, GTN intends to utilize the funds for strategic investments, including potential M&A, and aggressive talent acquisition. These efforts are designed to foster the development of a "Trust Creation Platform" that bridges the gap between foreign residents and the organizations that host them.
List of Investors and Financial Partners
Lead Investors
- Globis Capital Partners
- Minerva Growth Partners
Participating Investors (in alphabetical order)
- Aichi Capital Co., Ltd.
- Dual Bridge Capital Ltd.
- Gogin Capital Co., Ltd.
- Hankyu Hanshin Innovation Partners
- Hiroshima Venture Capital Co., Ltd.
- M3, Inc.
- Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd.
- Nissay Capital Co., Ltd.
- SOMPO Growth Partners
Lending Bank
- MUFG Bank, Ltd.