In July 2025, Orange Inc. secured a total of JPY 2.5 billion in financing from four banks, including Shoko Chukin Bank.A Conversation Between our CEO, Shoko Ugaki, and Mr. Koichi Takahashi, Head of the Startup Business Division at Shoko Chukin Bank, has been published on the bank’s corporate website.In the article, Mr. Takahashi expressed his strong support and empathy for Orange’s mission — “Creating a world where everyone enjoys manga” — as the two discussed the company’s management philosophy, the background behind its fundraising efforts, and how startups and financial institutions can work together to drive sustainable growth.Through our partnership with Shoko Chukin Bank, Orange will continue to accelerate its business expansion in the global manga market and move forward in realizing its mission to bring all manga to readers around the world.https://www.shokochukin.co.jp/about/company/brand/article/5/https://youtu.be/nBfBTnp46oQ