Lotte Ventures Japan Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President & Representative Director: Takeaki Kokubu; hereinafter “LVJ”) hereby announces that it has executed an investment, through a third-party allotment of new shares, in Monicle Inc. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO: Shinji Harada; hereinafter “Monicle”), a fintech company committed to expanding access to services that enable informed financial decision-making.
Founded in October 2021, Monicle aims to “create new value for daily life and money through free and innovative thinking.” While the company initially provided services primarily through in-person consultations at physical locations, it successfully shifted its focus to online-first products during the COVID-19 pandemic, placing its business on a strong growth trajectory.
As asset management continues to gain attention—driven by initiatives such as the government’s asset income doubling plan and the introduction of the new NISA framework—Monicle has consistently maintained a customer-centric approach. Its platform offers a fully integrated online experience encompassing financial learning, diagnostics, and consultation. We believe this end-to-end service provides meaningful support for the working generation, a segment that has historically lacked sufficient guidance in asset management.
We have decided to invest in Monicle based on our strong alignment with its mission to build a society in which everyone can make informed financial decisions, as well as our conviction in the significant potential for further service evolution.
We are committed to providing comprehensive support to help Monicle achieve substantial growth as a leading fintech company.
For further details regarding this funding, please refer to Monicle’s official announcement.
About the Monicle Group
Founded in 2021, the Monicle Group is a fintech group dedicated to addressing social challenges related to daily life and finance by leveraging the collective strengths of its companies. The group consists of three entities:
- Monicle Inc., a holding company focused on IT product development;
- OneMile Partners Inc., which operates asset management services for the working generation, including “Moneylo”; and
- Navigator Platform Inc., which operates economic media outlets such as “LIMO.”
