ABC Dream Ventures

ABC Dream Ventures, established in 2015, serves as the corporate venture capital arm of Asahi Broadcasting Group Holdings, a prominent media company based in Osaka, Japan. The firm specializes in investments within the media sector, concentrating on areas such as video distribution, video advertising, virtual reality, augmented reality, entertainment, intellectual property, content, and related technologies. By leveraging its affiliation with a major media group, ABC Dream Ventures aims to foster innovation and growth in these dynamic fields.

Goro Ishizaki

President and CEO

Naoto Obama

President and Representative Director

Ryohei Shirai

Venture Partner

26 past transactions

Sally

Seed Round in 2024
Sally is a gaming studio focused on transforming conversations into engaging entertainment experiences. The company specializes in creating conversational reasoning games that allow participants to immerse themselves in narratives where they assume the roles of characters. Through interactive storytelling, players can embark on secret missions and shape the unfolding story based on their interactions, reminiscent of traditional story-based games like werewolf. Sally aims to provide a unique blend of entertainment and social interaction, particularly through murder mystery themes, enhancing the gaming experience by fostering creativity and collaboration among players.

At Forest

Seed Round in 2024
At Forest is an end-of-life service provider that organizes circular burial services for the deceased.

IKOU

Venture Round in 2023
IKOU is an inclusive brand dedicated to creating products for babies and children that cater to diverse needs. The company specializes in developing portable chairs designed to support infants and toddlers, accommodating various disabilities and stages of development. Its product lineup includes easily collapsible portable seats, seat extensions, seat covers, and tables, as well as bibs and children's clothing. IKOU aims to provide solutions that enable children to engage in everyday activities without physical challenges, while also offering online services to enhance the user experience.

Petokoto

Series A in 2021
Petokoto is a pet wellness company that creates and sells fresh food, runs pet media, and keeps pets happy. It is suitable to become an information source that combines accuracy, completeness, and updateability by utilizing the collective knowledge of experts both inside and outside the company and demonstrating their respective expertise. The company aims to develop a world where pets can be loved as family members.

Rei-Frontier

Venture Round in 2021
Rei-Frontier Inc. is the Japanese company which provides the mobile application using augmented reality technology. Rei-Frontier Inc. is based in Tokyo, Japan and was founded in 2008.

Sentient.io

Series B in 2021
Sentient.io operates a cloud platform that facilitates the creation of artificial intelligence-enabled applications. The platform offers access to a variety of AI models, microservices, and datasets through APIs, making it easy for software developers to discover and integrate AI capabilities into their applications. By leveraging curated public and private datasets alongside self-improving algorithms, Sentient.io provides a framework that supports both rapid application development and scalability. This approach allows enterprises to enhance their existing applications with advanced AI features, ultimately streamlining the process of deploying AI-driven services.

JX Press

Series C in 2021
JX PRESS Corporation operates as Japan's virtual news agency, specializing in delivering real-time news through its "FASTALERT" service. This service provides breaking news bulletins on urgent incidents, such as accidents and natural disasters, utilizing artificial intelligence to monitor and disseminate information. It serves all six major television broadcast stations in Japan, including NHK, as well as over 100 local stations. JX PRESS also offers "NewsDigest," a popular app with over 1 million downloads, designed for consumers to receive AI-generated news alerts. The platform is increasingly used by journalists as a standardized service for reporting. In addition to its news services, JX PRESS employs technology to filter misinformation, allowing companies to access reliable data for digital marketing. Key stakeholders include prominent entities like KYODO NEWS, TV Asahi, Fuji TV, and the Nikkei Group, highlighting its significant role in Japan's media landscape.

Chikaku

Venture Round in 2021
Chikaku Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2014 that specializes in manufacturing electronic devices designed to connect remote family members. Its primary product is a setup box that facilitates the seamless transfer of photos and videos taken with smartphones directly to a television. This device allows grandparents and other family members living far apart to easily view and engage with content shared by their loved ones, thereby enhancing family connections despite physical distance.

BitStar

Venture Round in 2020
BitStar Inc. is an entertech company based in Tokyo, Japan, focused on influencer marketing and support services for video and content creators. Founded in 2014 and formerly known as Bizcast Inc., the company offers a range of promotional services tailored to various industries, including travel, gaming, cosmetics, and consumer goods. BitStar's services encompass analytics through an in-house developed tool, event management for pop-up stores, merchandising, and specialized support such as VTuber and music production. Additionally, it operates an online fan club service called Costa, facilitating appearances in media outlets and overseas casting opportunities. By providing comprehensive support to content creators and media businesses, BitStar aims to enhance creativity and improve monetization strategies.

EpiEndo Pharmaceuticals

Seed Round in 2019
EpiEndo Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative treatments for inflammatory disorders by enhancing epithelial barrier integrity. This barrier is crucial for the proper functioning of human skin, lung tissue, the intestinal tract, and genitalia. Disruption of this barrier is linked to chronic inflammation and various diseases. The company is creating a proprietary portfolio of orally available macrolide drug candidates, which aim to serve as first-in-class disease-modifying therapeutics for chronic respiratory conditions and other significant unmet medical needs. EpiEndo's lead candidate, EP395, is designed to be the first oral, non-antibiotic macrolide that strengthens barriers and reduces inflammation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other inflammatory airway diseases.

Sentient.io

Series A in 2019
Sentient.io operates a cloud platform that facilitates the creation of artificial intelligence-enabled applications. The platform offers access to a variety of AI models, microservices, and datasets through APIs, making it easy for software developers to discover and integrate AI capabilities into their applications. By leveraging curated public and private datasets alongside self-improving algorithms, Sentient.io provides a framework that supports both rapid application development and scalability. This approach allows enterprises to enhance their existing applications with advanced AI features, ultimately streamlining the process of deploying AI-driven services.

C Channel

Venture Round in 2019
C Channel is an online video media provider that focuses on delivering high-quality content tailored to women aged 20 to 34. The company offers a diverse range of lifestyle-related information, including topics such as hairstyling, food, fashion, and travel tips. By leveraging video as its primary medium, C Channel aims to engage its audience with relevant and inspiring content. Additionally, the company operates as a marketing and advertising agency, specializing in the production and management of impactful influencers to enhance its outreach and effectiveness in connecting with its target demographic.

One Media

Venture Round in 2019
One Media, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2014 that specializes in visual storytelling through animated messages. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including YouTube channel production, social media video creation, marketing, and live stream planning. One Media focuses on transforming client messages into engaging video content, emphasizing in-house capabilities for video distribution, viewing data analysis, and creative planning. By maintaining control over the entire production process, One Media aims to deliver distinctive and valuable video content tailored to its clients' needs.

Voicy

Series A in 2019
Voicy, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that develops a voice news application for mobile platforms, established in 2016. The application recruits media personalities and news organizations, allowing entertainers to read the news and deliver the latest information in an engaging manner. As technology evolves, Voicy focuses on audio as a medium, leveraging voice distribution networks to provide innovative content. The company aims to enhance user experiences by integrating voice technology into daily life, enabling seamless access to information without interrupting routine activities. Through its unique approach to audio broadcasting, Voicy seeks to create value in society by transforming how news and entertainment are consumed.

Omatsuri Japan

Venture Round in 2019
Omatsuri Japan Co., Ltd., founded in 2014 and based in Tokyo, specializes in festival organization and event planning. As Japan's first festival company, it offers a comprehensive range of services, including planning, management, promotion, and customer support tailored for festival organizers, such as local governments and store associations. The company also operates a web platform that facilitates information dissemination, allowing users to easily discover upcoming events in their vicinity. Through its dedicated services, Omatsuri Japan aims to enhance the overall festival experience for both organizers and attendees.

Quan

Venture Round in 2019
Quan Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in developing characters and game content for smartphone applications and web platforms. Established in 2011, the company offers a diverse portfolio of over 500 characters, including popular figures such as Betakkuma, Sugar Cubs, and Mr. Egg, which are used in chat applications and mobile services primarily in Japan and Southeast Asia. In addition to character development, Quan Inc. creates content for social and casual games, as well as keyboard and sticker applications. The company also provides global content distribution services and engages in public relations and advertising, focusing on market research, translation, and game management.

BitStar

Series C in 2018
BitStar Inc. is an entertech company based in Tokyo, Japan, focused on influencer marketing and support services for video and content creators. Founded in 2014 and formerly known as Bizcast Inc., the company offers a range of promotional services tailored to various industries, including travel, gaming, cosmetics, and consumer goods. BitStar's services encompass analytics through an in-house developed tool, event management for pop-up stores, merchandising, and specialized support such as VTuber and music production. Additionally, it operates an online fan club service called Costa, facilitating appearances in media outlets and overseas casting opportunities. By providing comprehensive support to content creators and media businesses, BitStar aims to enhance creativity and improve monetization strategies.

PR Table

Series A in 2017
PR Table Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing a mobile application that facilitates corporate storytelling. The company offers a public relations platform that allows corporate clients to create, accumulate, and utilize narratives for marketing and advertising purposes. This platform enables businesses to effectively communicate their stories related to publication, recruitment, and significant founding episodes, enhancing their ability to engage with audiences and promote their brand.

BitStar

Series B in 2017
BitStar Inc. is an entertech company based in Tokyo, Japan, focused on influencer marketing and support services for video and content creators. Founded in 2014 and formerly known as Bizcast Inc., the company offers a range of promotional services tailored to various industries, including travel, gaming, cosmetics, and consumer goods. BitStar's services encompass analytics through an in-house developed tool, event management for pop-up stores, merchandising, and specialized support such as VTuber and music production. Additionally, it operates an online fan club service called Costa, facilitating appearances in media outlets and overseas casting opportunities. By providing comprehensive support to content creators and media businesses, BitStar aims to enhance creativity and improve monetization strategies.

Pathee

Series A in 2017
Pathee is a search engine designed to provide users with targeted information based on their current location. It connects individuals with nearby retail options and relevant information, leveraging location detection technology. The platform offers digital marketing support tools that assist users in obtaining pertinent search results, while also providing insights for retail chains through shopping spot information and digital sales promotion. This enables businesses to optimize their media strategies and enhance their marketing efforts through effective data analysis services.

On The Slope

Venture Round in 2016
On the way to Sakano deliver vegetables grown without the use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers, aiming to spread agriculture with low environmental impact. We want to make agriculture sustainable and reach a sustainable society.

Oh My Glasses

Venture Round in 2016
Oh My Glasses TOKYO is a lifestyle brand specializing in high-quality eyewear crafted in Japan, offered at accessible prices. The company operates an e-commerce platform that allows customers to explore a selection of five eyeglasses at a time, facilitating a try-before-you-buy experience. This innovative approach includes a face shape diagnosis tool to help customers find handcrafted eyeglasses that suit their individual features. With a commitment to customer satisfaction and personalization, Oh My Glasses provides a convenient and engaging shopping experience for those seeking stylish and functional eyewear.

Retty

Series D in 2016
Retty Inc. operates a gourmet platform that provides comprehensive information on restaurants in Japan. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Tokyo, Retty offers users the ability to search for dining options and access reviews and recommendations tailored to their tastes. The platform encourages social interaction by allowing users to share their dining experiences and preferences with friends. This personalized approach simplifies the process of choosing where to eat. Additionally, Retty is developing mobile applications for both iPhone and Android, enabling users to access its services conveniently while on the go.

Akippa

Venture Round in 2016
Akippa Inc. is a company based in Osaka, Japan, that operates a parking lot reservation application. Founded in 2009 and formerly known as Galaxy Agency Inc., the company provides a platform that facilitates the sharing of parking spaces by allowing users to make online reservations for unoccupied monthly parking spots and vacant spaces, including private garages and commercial facilities. Akippa's mobile application connects individuals and businesses seeking parking with available spaces, enabling users to pre-book their parking needs while allowing space owners to monetize their empty parking areas. The company also maintains an additional office in Tokyo.

ResultsOnAir

Pre Seed Round in 2015
ResultsOnAir OÜ is a company based in Tallinn, Estonia, specializing in analytics evaluation and data processing for television advertisers. It offers a predictive analytics platform that measures the performance of television advertising, focusing on how direct response TV ads drive web traffic and customer conversions. The platform provides insights into advertising effectiveness, helping clients understand the lifetime revenue potential of their campaigns. By capturing real-time data and analyzing customer journeys, ResultsOnAir enables advertisers and their agencies to optimize ad spending, aiming for significant returns on investment, typically over 40%.

Dank1

Seed Round in 2015
Dank1, based in Osaka, Japan, specializes in the development of a mobile application that offers video coaching for sports and dance. Founded on February 14, 2013, the company aims to provide users with the flexibility to learn new skills at their convenience, without the constraints of traditional lesson schedules. The smartphone app enables users to access sports and dance lessons online, enhancing their learning experience by removing geographical and temporal limitations.
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