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NEWLOCAL

Tokyo, JP · Founded 2022 · 5 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors

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NEWLOCAL is a real estate development and town-making company that focuses on creating sustainable regional models in Japan's depopulating communities by attracting talent, ideas, and capital to revitalize local areas.

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Founders & leadership

NEWLOCAL was founded in 2022 by 石田 遼.

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石田 遼Founder · 代表取締役CEOBorn in Tokyo in 1986, Ryo Ishida studied architecture and urban design in the Kengo Kuma lab at the University of Tokyo's graduate school, then worked at McKinsey & Company advising companies and governments on strategy with a focus on urban development and public policy. In 2017 he founded an IoT startup providing a smart city and smart building platform, and in 2022 he founded NEWLOCAL, which carries out real estate development and town-making across Japan to build sustainable regional models amid a declining population.

Investors · 4

JR East Start UPlisted by JR East Start UPTokyo

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JR WEST INNOVATIONSlisted by JR WEST INNOVATIONSOsaka

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Samurai Incubatelisted by Samurai IncubateTokyo

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Funding

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  • Undisclosed amountSeries AMay 2025 · 2 sources
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Frequently asked questions

What does NEWLOCAL do?
NEWLOCAL is a real estate development and town-making company that focuses on creating sustainable regional models in Japan's depopulating communities by attracting talent, ideas, and capital to revitalize local areas.
Who founded NEWLOCAL?
NEWLOCAL was founded by 石田 遼 in 2022.
Who are NEWLOCAL's investors?
NEWLOCAL's investors include Global Brain, JR East Start UP, JR WEST INNOVATIONS, Samurai Incubate.
Where is NEWLOCAL headquartered?
NEWLOCAL is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.