Investment Summary

Eight Roads Invests In Azit

On September 3, 2018, private equity firm Eight Roads invested in internet software and services company Azit

Investment Highlights
  • This is Eight Roads’ 44th transaction in the Internet Software and Services sector.
  • This is Eight Roads’ 18th transaction in Japan.

Investment Summary
Date 2018-09-03
Target Azit
Sector Internet Software and Services
Investor(s) Eight Roads
Deal Type Venture

Target

Azit

Tokyo, Japan
Azit is an application developer that aims to close the gap in everyone's mobility. Its product is the application CREW, a smart transfer app that allows its user to call someone's car running nearby with their smartphone. Azit was founded in 2013 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

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Investor

Eight Roads

Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1969
Size Small
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Eight Roads is a private investment firm focused on a variety of investment opportunities across the US, Europe, and Asia. The Firm is divided into several investment strategies including venture, principal investing, and real estate. Within the principal investments group, Eight Roads backs established growth businesses with long-term capital. Eight Roads does not have any sector preferences, but has experience in fintech, business services, and healthcare. Eight Roads is based in London.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 195 of 298
Sector (Internet Software and Services) 44 of 60
Type (Venture) 171 of 269
Country (Japan) 18 of 25
Year (2018) 19 of 28
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