Government and 32 Private Firms Invest Over ¥260 Billion in Rapidus
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry announced that the government and 32 private companies have collectively invested over 260 billion yen into Rapidus, a company focused on mass-producing advanced semiconductors. The investment aims to support Rapidus's technology development and customer acquisition efforts.
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Japan's Rapidus receives another ¥267.6 billion in funding
The government now controls 11.5% of the chipmaker, and that figure reaches up to 40% if nonvoting shares converted.
Read full article →ラピダスへの出資 政府と民間企業など32社で計2600億円余り
経済産業省は、先端半導体の量産を目指す「ラピダス」に対し、政府と民間企業など32社が合わせて2600億円余りを出資したと発表しました。ラピダスが官民による巨額の資金を活用し、技術開発や顧客の獲得などの成果を出せるかが焦点です。
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