How much was raised and who invested in LINK-US?

LINK-US raised ¥620 million. Japanet Holdings and Pegasus Tech Ventures supplied ¥550 million, which includes a ¥50 million prize component. This Japanet investment is earmarked for developing high-frequency ultrasonic composite-vibration metal bonding systems and moving from lab demos to production-ready tools across electronics and appliance assembly in Japan.

What is ultrasonic metal bonding and why is it important now?

Ultrasonic metal bonding joins metals using high-frequency mechanical energy with low heat and fewer impurities. It helps protect thin substrates, plated parts, and sensitive components. As devices shrink and reliability targets rise, cleaner joins can lift first-pass yield, cut rework and flux steps, and reduce energy use compared with conventional soldering or laser welding.

What does the Japanet investment signal for 2026?

It signals confidence that low-heat, low-impurity micro-joining can scale on real production lines. By 2026, investors expect pilot cells, stable takt times, and reliability data that meet customer standards. If validated, purchasing could expand across Tier-1 suppliers, benefiting factory automation, sensors, and inspection providers linked to ultrasonic-capable processes.

How can retail investors gain exposure if LINK-US is private?

Focus on listed beneficiaries. Track Japanese factory automation firms, precision component suppliers, process control, and inspection companies that support ultrasonic lines. Follow earnings commentary for ultrasonic deployments, yield gains, or energy savings. The Japanet investment can catalyze orders for tooling and integration services as manufacturers qualify cleaner bonding at scale.

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March 21: Japanet Backs LINK-US to Advance Ultrasonic Metal Bonding

ByDanny Kontos March 21, 2026March 21, 2026

Japanet investment into LINK-US marks a clear push to scale ultrasonic metal bonding across Japan’s factories. Alongside Pegasus Tech Ventures, the pair committed ¥550 million within a ¥620 million round to develop high-frequency composite-vibration systems. The low-heat, low-impurity approach targets higher yields and lower power use in electronics and appliance assembly. For retail investors in Japan, the Japanet investment signals growing corporate-VC interest in advanced manufacturing tools set to shape production in 2026 and beyond.