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A new startup is offering “Porshare,” a car-sharing service exclusively for Porsche enthusiasts. The platform allows Porsche owners to offset their monthly maintenance costs or loan payments by renting out their vehicles on days they’re not using them. In some cases, owners have even achieved “net zero” ownership costs through sharing revenue. Since its soft … Read More “Dreaming of Driving a Porsche? This Startup Can Make It Happen” »
Robotruck Inc., a developer of autonomous driving solutions for trucks, announced in July 2025 that it has raised approximately ¥1.2 billion in a Pre-Series A funding round. The round was led by Globis Capital Partners, with participation from ORIX Corporation and several other investors. Robotruck is a startup aiming to address Japan’s “2024 logistics problem” … Read More “Autonomous Trucking Startup ROBOTRACK Secures ¥1.2 Billion in Pre-Series A Funding” »
