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The consulting business was spun off as an independant subsidiary in October 2002. Neoteny continues to invest and works with venture businesses in its portfolio. Many of our portolio companies are working together developing markets and products. Our investments are focused on personal communication technologies, networked consumer electronics and enabling technologies. Neoteny invests in all stages with a preference for early stage investments. </p><p> Neoteny leverages strong contacts in Japan, our ability to communicate and do business in the global financial and technical environment and the experience of our partners in building companies. This experience and our commitment to supporting entrepreneurs enables us to select, invest in and support venture businesses and entrepreneurs. We invest primarily in Silicon Valley and Japan. <p></p> Japan is in a unique period in its history as a leader in consumer electronics with need to work with venture businesses globally to continue to be innovative and competitive. Neoteny invests in and supports entrepreneurs who challenge the difficulties of working in Japan to participate in its great opportunities.</p> <p>Neoteny has completed investment of its capital and is focused on managing the current portfolio.</p> </div> </td> </tr> </table> <div class="footer"> <br clear="all"> <div class="footer"> © Copyright 1999-2003 Neoteny Co.,Ltd - <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20090623013159/mailto:info@neoteny.com">contact</a> </div> </div> </body> </html>

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