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emade secures pre-Series A bridge funding from Univance, Ira Okinawa, and individual investors to advance low-speed electric mobility production and services.

PRIVATESep 07, 2026•about 14 hours ago

Round Type

Series A

TransportationTravel

Investors

Ira OkinawaUnivance

Description

emade, a developer of low-speed electric mobility solutions, announced a pre-Series A bridge round with investments from Univance, Ira Okinawa, and several individual investors. The funding amount was not disclosed, though the company has raised ¥116 million in total equity to date. emade plans to use the capital to advance parts procurement, mass production development, and strengthen its organization for regional mobility services. The company will collaborate with Univance on powertrain development and vehicle enhancement.

Company Information

Company

emade

About

emade develops and manufactures low-speed electric mobility solutions, focusing on the eight-passenger vehicle "CV-8" for short-distance travel. The company provides vehicle management and constructs mobility services to address transportation challenges in regional areas and tourist destinations. emade aims to solve short-distance travel issues while advancing mass production and service development capabilities.

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