Running App "Runtrip" Expands into Healthcare — Secures Funding from Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, Aiming to Optimize Social Security Costs Through Exercise Habits —

Runtrip expands into the healthcare sector

Runtrip Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Eiichiro Omori), operator of the running app "Runtrip," announced on December 1 its full-scale business expansion into the well-being and healthcare sectors.

Along with this expansion, the company announced that it has received investment from a fund operated by Mitsubishi UFJ Capital Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo) to drive this initiative.

■ Connecting the "Joy of Running" to Behavioral Change

Since its founding, Runtrip has operated SNS apps and media for runners under the mission of creating "a world where you can run more freely and enjoyably."

With this full-scale expansion, the company will develop services and products that allow users to maintain their health while having fun, using the daily habit of running as a starting point. Through this, they aim to encourage behavioral change and contribute to the optimization of medical and social security costs associated with Japan's declining birthrate and aging population.

■ Accelerating Business with MUFG Group Support

With this financing, Runtrip will utilize the MUFG Group's expertise and network to create new value and culture.

The company has already confirmed the preventive effects on lifestyle-related diseases through continuous app usage. Moving forward, they are expected to develop healthcare businesses based on this evidence.

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Running App "Runtrip" Expands into Healthcare — Secures Funding from Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, Aiming to Optimize Social Security Costs Through Exercise Habits —

■ Connecting the "Joy of Running" to Behavioral Change

■ Accelerating Business with MUFG Group Support

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