Yahoo! Japan

Yahoo! Japan, established in 1996 as a joint venture between SoftBank and Yahoo Inc., is a leading internet company in Japan that provides various online services to meet the daily habits of users. Offering services such as email, entertainment, news, and sports, Yahoo! Japan aims to inspire, delight, and entertain its users. With a focus on user experience, the company infuses its products with beauty and personality to create a personalized and engaging online environment. With a strong emphasis on innovation and user-driven content, Yahoo! Japan continues to evolve and adapt to meet the changing needs of its users in the fast-paced digital landscape.

Takao Ozawa

COO, Director, Executive Vice President

25 past transactions

Turing

Seed Round in 2022
Turing develops and manufactures fully autonomous vehicles.

ZOZO

Acquisition in 2019
ZOZO, Inc., established in 1998, is a Japanese e-commerce company that operates online shopping platforms both domestically and internationally. Its primary business is ZOZOTOWN, the largest fashion e-commerce platform in Japan, which facilitates consignment sales by stocking brands' products in its logistics bases and allowing them to open shops as tenants. ZOZO also sells in-house designed apparel, operates a used fashion marketplace (ZOZOUSED), and offers various services such as system development, logistics contracting, and marketing services. Additionally, it engages in the advertisement business and manages ZOZO Research, an institute dedicated to scientifically defining and predicting fashion trends. ZOZO, Inc. is a subsidiary of Z Holdings Corporation and, as of 2022, ZOZOTOWN sold clothing from over 9,000 brands and had approximately 11.7 million annual active users.

dely

Acquisition in 2018
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2014, dely specializes in designing and developing software applications, notably Kurashiru, a popular recipe video service. The company aims to impact the world through its innovative services.

Classified Corp.

Acquisition in 2017
Classified Corporation is an online advertising agency based in Tokyo, Japan, that focuses on planning and selling classified-style advertisements. The company is known for its expertise in digital advertising, particularly in real estate information. As a subsidiary of OPT Inc., Classified Corporation leverages its parent company's resources to enhance its advertising solutions and expand its market presence.

IndoorAtlas

Series B in 2017
IndoorAtlas specializes in indoor positioning technology. It uses magnetic field data and smartphone sensors to accurately locate users indoors, enabling applications for navigation, promotions, gaming, and logistics. The company offers tools like IndoorAtlas Floor Plans and Map Creator for managing building floor plans and creating magnetic maps. Founded in 2012, IndoorAtlas is headquartered in Finland with R&D centers in Finland and the UK.

17 Media

Venture Round in 2017
17Media was established in 2015 in Taiwan. Having raised $10m during Series A, 17Media is considered as one of the fastest growing startups in Asia. 17app is a social media app that enables you to livestream, share photos, upload videos and interact with streamers. Celebrities, actors and singers are all live on the app, join us and interact with them. Who knows, you might be the next internet celebrity!

SB Drive

Series A in 2017
SB Drive Corp. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2016, specializing in consulting services related to autonomous driving technology for passenger and logistics sectors. As a subsidiary of SoftBank Corp., SB Drive is focused on developing autonomous vehicle solutions aimed at enhancing public transportation, particularly in rural areas. The company has conducted social trials and testing of fixed-route public buses and freight trucks utilizing its autonomous driving technology. Additionally, SB Drive has established partnerships with four municipalities in Japan to facilitate the implementation and testing of its services. The company is preparing to conduct public road tests with the goal of launching a commercial service.

AppNexus

Venture Round in 2016
AppNexus is a cloud-based advertising technology platform that enables and optimizes programmatic online advertising for buyers and sellers of digital inventory. The platform supports real-time bidding, trading desks, and marketplaces to maximize yield and campaign performance, and provides a digital delivery system and the AppNexus Publisher Suite for ad serving, planning, forecasting, diverse marketplace sales, and direct campaign management. It also offers PriceCheck, a header bidding solution for banner, video, and interstitial units, and AppNexus Apps, an application platform for third-party vendors to develop features for clients and reach new audiences.

Crafter

Seed Round in 2016
Crafter is now a member of Monex Group! Crafter provides Crew, a team collaboration tool powered by GPT-3 and CraftChat. CraftChat is a SaaS platform for marketers who work in enterprises to automate acquiring leads and providing best customer experience in your absence.We remove the trouble of spending lots of money on online marketing and make better conversions. If you are using CraftChat, users don’t have to visit the website, it comes to you on your social media advertisements. CraftChat delivers more solid targeting based on social media activity and profiles.

Twiggle

Series A in 2016
Twiggle Ltd. is a technology company specializing in enhancing the e-commerce search experience through advanced machine learning and natural language processing. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with an additional office in New York, Twiggle develops a search engine technology that mimics a salesperson's ability to understand customer intent. Its Semantic API integrates seamlessly into existing search engines, providing a natural language layer that improves search logic and delivers more accurate product results to shoppers. By leveraging a deep understanding of linguistic structure and retail dynamics, Twiggle aims to replicate the in-store shopping experience online, enabling retailers to connect customers with the products they seek more effectively. The company has garnered recognition as a Gartner Cool Vendor and has been ranked among the top 100 AI companies by CB Insights. Twiggle's leadership includes experienced professionals from major tech companies, reinforcing its expertise in the field.

Virool

Series A in 2016
Virool, Inc. is a video advertising platform that specializes in native video advertising for brand marketers. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York, St. Petersburg, Toronto, and Los Angeles, Virool allows brands to host videos, design campaigns, target specific audiences, and analyze results online. The platform serves both advertisers and publishers, offering a supply-side solution for publishers to optimize revenue and a programmatic distribution system for advertisers to enhance brand impact. Virool's technology empowers clients to engage audiences effectively through mobile devices and social media, utilizing programmatic strategies to ensure that video content reaches the right viewers at the right time. Over its history, Virool has facilitated video promotion for over 30,000 global advertisers, including major brands such as Coca-Cola and Disney, and has partnered with more than 100,000 online and mobile publisher properties.

Skyscanner

Venture Round in 2016
Founded in 2001, Skyscanner is a global travel search platform that helps users compare and book flights, hotels, and car rentals from millions of options worldwide.

Ikyu

Acquisition in 2015
Ikyu Corporation is a Japan-based company founded in 1998 and headquartered in Tokyo. It specializes in providing online reservation services for hotels and restaurants, along with e-commerce solutions for various travel-related activities. As a subsidiary of Yahoo Japan Corporation since February 2016, Ikyu operates multiple platforms that facilitate bookings and enhance customer experiences in the hospitality sector. The company plays a significant role in the service industry, catering to the needs of travelers and diners by offering a comprehensive range of reservation options.

Viibar

Series B in 2015
Viibar Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in video production through a cloud sourcing platform. Founded in 2013, Viibar offers a range of services including video marketing and video-related crowd sourcing. The company focuses on leveraging technology to enhance the use of video by businesses and individuals, operating in areas such as Video SaaS, digital transformation for media platforms, and live event success. Viibar aims to expand the potential of video content and contribute positively to the world through its innovative solutions.

Taboola

Series E in 2015
Taboola is a content discovery platform that connects users with relevant articles and videos on over 9,000 publisher sites worldwide. Headquartered in New York City with offices globally, Taboola serves over 500 million unique visitors monthly, helping publishers retain users and monetize traffic.

FROSK

Acquisition in 2014
FROSK, Inc. plans, develops, and manages development support tool for smart device application developers. Giving shape to people's wants.

eAccess

Acquisition in 2014
eAccess is a telecommunication company based in Japan that provides ADSL services to other ISPs.

Signal

Series D in 2013
Signal Digital, Inc. is a digital marketing technology company that specializes in customer identity solutions for enterprises. Its platform enhances customer experiences by delivering contextual relevance across various engagement points. Key offerings include Onboard to Activate, which effectively targets the right customers while filtering out duplicates, and Onsite Identity Resolution, which identifies anonymous website visitors. Additionally, its Measurement solution provides real-time insights into media impressions and return on investment, enabling marketers to better understand their audiences. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Signal also maintains offices in London, Tokyo, and Sydney. As of August 2020, Signal operates as a subsidiary of TransUnion.

Bluem

Acquisition in 2013
Bluem provides advertising, design planning, production, and consulting services.

Kakao Japan

Venture Round in 2012
Kakao Japan Corporation, established in 2011 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a subsidiary of the South Korean company Kakao Corp. It is primarily known for its flagship product, KakaoTalk, a free mobile messaging application that enables users to send and receive various forms of media, including photos, videos, and voice messages, in both one-on-one and group settings. As a joint venture with Z Holdings Corporation, Kakao Japan aims to enhance the daily lives of its users by providing engaging and enjoyable communication experiences. The company focuses on delivering value and delight to its customers, striving to create memorable interactions through its platform.

Criteo

Series D in 2012
Founded in Paris, Criteo is a global leader in commerce marketing, specializing in performance display and retargeting. It employs machine-learning technology and data-driven insights to deliver measurable ROI for clients worldwide.

Cirius Technologies

Acquisition in 2010
Cirius Technologies is a mobile advertising company founded in 2004 in Tokyo, Japan, with a branch established in Sunnyvale, California, in 2008. The company specializes in location-based advertising through its flagship product, AdLocal. This platform utilizes various technologies, such as GPS, cell identification, and map coordinates, to deliver targeted advertisements based on users' physical locations. AdLocal is designed as a self-serve solution, allowing advertisers and publishers to access and manage their campaigns through a dedicated online interface. Cirius Technologies aims to enhance the effectiveness of mobile advertising by connecting businesses with consumers in real-time, leveraging precise location data to optimize ad relevance.

QLife

Corporate Round in 2008
QLife, Inc. is a medical media company based in Tokyo, Japan, that facilitates access to medical information for both pharmaceutical companies and individuals. Founded in 2006, the company operates various platforms that include hospital and medicine search services, home medicine resources, and medical news. QLife also develops applications for iPhone, iPad, and Android devices tailored for patients and medical professionals. Additionally, it provides content for external platforms such as portal sites and newspapers. By bridging the gap between healthcare providers and consumers, QLife aims to enhance the accessibility of medical information and support services. As of early 2016, QLife operates as a subsidiary of M3, Inc.

istyle

Corporate Round in 2008
istyle, Inc. is a company focused on the beauty industry, primarily known for its operation of the cosmetics portal website @cosme. The company manages various segments, including Media, Electronic Commerce, and Store. The Media segment provides a range of services, such as internet advertising, branding, and affiliate marketing. Through its Electronic Commerce segment, istyle engages in the buying and selling of cosmetics, quasi-drugs, and health foods via its online shopping platform. The Store segment is involved in planning and developing cosmetics retail categories, along with operating physical retail stores. Additionally, istyle has expanded its presence internationally, with subsidiaries in countries including Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and the United States. The company also offers beauty-related services, including advertising, marketing, and research, as well as personnel dispatching and investment training services.

istyle

Series B in 2003
istyle, Inc. is a company focused on the beauty industry, primarily known for its operation of the cosmetics portal website @cosme. The company manages various segments, including Media, Electronic Commerce, and Store. The Media segment provides a range of services, such as internet advertising, branding, and affiliate marketing. Through its Electronic Commerce segment, istyle engages in the buying and selling of cosmetics, quasi-drugs, and health foods via its online shopping platform. The Store segment is involved in planning and developing cosmetics retail categories, along with operating physical retail stores. Additionally, istyle has expanded its presence internationally, with subsidiaries in countries including Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and the United States. The company also offers beauty-related services, including advertising, marketing, and research, as well as personnel dispatching and investment training services.
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