NEWS

1/12/202

Investment

Sapphire Investment Fund I L.P. Invests in NexPro Inc.

Sapphire Investment Fund I L.P., managed by Sapphire Capital Co., Ltd. has made an investment in NexPro Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Shinya Obana), a company operating a webinar marketing platform.

NexPro provides a webinar marketing platform with over 300 corporate customers. It supports businesses in maximizing customer lifetime value (LTV) by enhancing marketing strategies. Its major customers include leading global enterprises. The platform offers a seamless, one-stop solution for event registration, webinar hosting, and post-event surveys, enabling the customers to efficiently conduct webinar marketing. Some of the features include subscription-based video platforms, audience engagement analytics, and lead nurturing tools, making it a comprehensive solution for customer engagement and retention.

NexPro’s webinar marketing platform aims to transform traditional phone- and email-based marketing into a next-generation digital sales and marketing DX solution, similar to the shift from fax-based communication to email in the business world in the past. With over a decade of expertise in webinars and live streaming, NexPro has seen its value fully recognized during the COVID-19 pandemic, accelerating demand for its solutions.

Sapphire recognizes NexPro’s strong track record and global client base as key indicators of its growth potential. As NexPro enters its next expansion phase, Sapphire will actively support its growth, providing expertise and resources to help it become a globally competitive company.

For Inquiries:
Sapphire Capital Co., Ltd.
Nittetsu Nihonbashi Building 3F, 1-13-1 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0027
Email: info@sapphirecapital.co.jp

NexPro Inc.
Established: July 2005
Representative: Shinya Obana, President & CEO
Location: 4F, Taiyo Ginza Building, 7-14-16 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Tokyo Business: planning, development, and provision of webinar marketing platforms
Website https://nex-pro.com/

Sapphire Capital Co., Ltd.
Established: April 2016
Representative: President & CEO Yasuo Yamada
Shareholders:
Polaris Advisors Inc.
Sugashita Partners Inc.
Yasuo Yamada
Location: Nittetsu Nihonbashi Building 3F, 1-13-1 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Business:
Investing in securities
Managing Investment Limited Partnerships (LPS)
Management consulting services
Website https://www.sapphirecapital.co.jp/