G&N Eliminates Upfront Fees for Subsidy Applications by VC-Backed Startups, Leveraging Over 20 Billion Yen in Funding Track Record

Campaign Overview

G&N, Inc., a firm specializing in fundraising support through subsidies, grants, and loans, announced the launch of a special campaign on August 17, 2026. The initiative waives the initial upfront fees for hands-on subsidy application support for startup portfolio companies introduced by partner venture capital (VC) firms.

Benefits and Implementation Period

Under this campaign, initial fees (typically ranging from 300,000 to 500,000 yen) required for application support for subsidies overseen by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government will be completely waived for the first application. The campaign runs from August 17, 2026, to October 31, 2026. To utilize this service, applicants must go through a representative of a partner VC or apply directly via the service page.

Background and Expertise

For seed and Series A startups, the need to leverage subsidies and grants as a means to sustain business growth is on the rise. However, for resource-constrained startups, navigating over 1,000 different programs to select the most suitable one and managing complex post-approval reporting tasks poses a significant burden. As a certified Officially Recognized Management Innovation Support Agency, G&N has provided fundraising support to over 1,200 companies, achieving 800 successful subsidy adoptions and a cumulative funding amount exceeding 20 billion yen. Through this campaign, G&N aims to support the growth of portfolio companies in collaboration with VCs.

Future Outlook

G&N is currently expanding its network of partner VCs. The company is actively seeking new partnerships with venture capitals that aim to grow alongside their startup investments. By providing five years of continuous, hands-on support even after fundraising, G&N intends to contribute to the further development of the startup ecosystem.