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Gint Named to Tokyo Stock Exchange's 'TSE Asia Startup Hub' for a Second Consecutive Year
Mobility1 min read
Korean farm-robot startup Gint was picked again for the Tokyo Stock Exchange's 'TSE Asia Startup Hub' program, for the second year in a row. The program helps Asian startups grow in Japan.
What happened
Gint, a company that makes self-driving technology for farming, was chosen for the TSE Asia Startup Hub for a second year. The Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) runs the program. It gives startups help with business growth, raising money, and listing shares in Japan. The TSE described Gint as a company that leads farm self-driving technology and is expanding into off-road industries.
Key numbers
- 58 partner groups take part, including securities firms, accounting firms, banks, media companies, and venture capital (VC) firms.
- 16 companies were chosen again this round.
- 7 new companies were added this round.
- Gint entered Japan in 2024 with its 'Pluva Auto' farm machine self-driving system.
Gint's work in Japan
Gint opened a local company in Sapporo. It sells farm machines and offers custom farming services. It also signed a supply deal with a local sales channel for its newer model, 'Pluva Ion.' It is preparing to launch 'Pluva RS,' an unmanned robot that sprays orchards, in Japan.
Why it matters
Being picked by a major stock exchange shows that Gint's technology is trusted and can grow beyond Korea. CEO Kim Yong-hyun said the company plans to release more farm products using self-driving, robotics, electric vehicles, and AI. He said the goal is to help solve problems like the shortage of farm workers and climate change.
What to watch
- Whether the Pluva RS orchard robot launches in Japan.
- How the Pluva Ion supply deal affects Gint's sales in Japan.
- Whether Gint's new products use self-driving, robotics, electric vehicles, and AI as planned.
Glossary
- TSE
- Tokyo Stock Exchange, the main place in Japan where company shares are bought and sold.