Colopl Next

Colopl Next is the corporate venture capital arm of Colopl, Inc., a prominent Japanese gaming company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tokyo. The firm focuses on investing globally in a diverse range of sectors, including business-to-consumer and customer-to-customer services, lifestyle, health, gaming, virtual reality, artificial intelligence, blockchain, security, augmented reality, and entertainment. Colopl Next is dedicated to supporting innovative entrepreneurs and prioritizes investments that align with its mission of enhancing entertainment and experience in everyday life.

Sehong Jang

Executive Director

Tetsuya Nakashima

General Partner

Hideki Shiiki

Investment Manager

Wynn Wang

Senior Associate

Shintaro Yamakami

CEO and General Partner

Past deals in Virtual Reality

Urth

Seed Round in 2025
Urth is an IT company that specializes in architectural design by providing corporations with a metaverse for architects' business models.

Landvault

Series B in 2021
Landvault is a company focused on enhancing the metaverse economy through a virtual video game strategy. It combines various technological elements to assist businesses with real estate acquisition, financial analysis, and online marketing. Landvault enables the creation of immersive online virtual worlds that incorporate augmented reality, virtual reality, and interactive 3D holographic avatars. By leveraging these technologies, the company provides clients with innovative solutions that enhance their presence in the digital landscape, facilitating engagement and communication in a rapidly evolving virtual environment.

Nanome

Seed Round in 2019
Nanome Inc. is a software company based in North Hollywood, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing a collaborative extended reality (XR) platform aimed at enhancing scientific discovery. This platform enables scientists to explore and visualize complex molecular structures effectively, streamlining computational workflows at the molecular scale. By integrating virtual reality and blockchain technologies, Nanome facilitates immersive applications that support pattern recognition and efficient drug design processes. The company's solutions are particularly beneficial for professionals in the biopharma sector, as well as in industries such as food and beverage, material science, and education. Nanome's innovative approach not only accelerates molecular computations but also allows researchers to collaborate securely while protecting their intellectual property.

Vantage Point

Seed Round in 2018
Vantage Point is a company based in Denver, Colorado, that specializes in developing immersive employee training programs utilizing virtual reality (VR) technology. Founded in 2017, Vantage Point focuses on enterprise training in critical areas such as diversity, equity, inclusion, and workplace anti-sexual harassment. The company aims to transform traditional learning experiences by fostering empathy and personal growth through its VR platform. Its services cater to a diverse range of sectors, including technology, consumer goods, consulting, education, and recruitment. Vantage Point is led by female and black founders and is committed to enhancing soft skills and emotional intelligence in the workforce, ultimately enabling individuals to reach their full potential in their professional environments.

Supermedium

Seed Round in 2018
Supermedium is a company focused on creating immersive virtual reality (VR) experiences, initially launching a VR browser application that allows users to access various web-based content. The application supports standard web technologies, enabling users to explore a diverse range of experiences, including mini-games, art installations, journalistic pieces, and social environments. With a particular emphasis on delivering a comic book reader, Supermedium aims to enhance the way users engage with digital content in VR without the need for installations or app store dependencies. The company is rooted in the foundational work of pioneers in WebVR and the creators of A-Frame, contributing to the evolution of accessible VR utilities.

InstaVR

Venture Round in 2018
InstaVR is a global provider of a cloud-based virtual reality (VR) platform that simplifies the creation and publication of interactive VR applications for various mobile and desktop environments. The company offers an out-of-the-box integrated SaaS solution that allows users to author and publish VR content quickly and efficiently, supporting features such as stereoscopic 3D and customizable hotspots. With its heat-map display, InstaVR enables businesses to analyze user behavior effectively. The platform is utilized by approximately 50,000 organizations worldwide, including various government agencies in the United States, promoting the integration of VR technology across diverse sectors.

InstaVR

Series B in 2018
InstaVR is a global provider of a cloud-based virtual reality (VR) platform that simplifies the creation and publication of interactive VR applications for various mobile and desktop environments. The company offers an out-of-the-box integrated SaaS solution that allows users to author and publish VR content quickly and efficiently, supporting features such as stereoscopic 3D and customizable hotspots. With its heat-map display, InstaVR enables businesses to analyze user behavior effectively. The platform is utilized by approximately 50,000 organizations worldwide, including various government agencies in the United States, promoting the integration of VR technology across diverse sectors.

Floreo

Seed Round in 2017
Floreo Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Washington D.C., develops a virtual reality learning app designed to teach social and communication skills to individuals with autism spectrum disorder, as well as those with ADHD and anxiety. The platform allows supervising adults to monitor and guide activities, making it a valuable tool for therapy clinics and school districts. Floreo is used by over 100 therapy clinic businesses and school districts, and has partnered with Meta to expand its reach in public schools.

3rd Eye Studios

Seed Round in 2017
3rd Eye Studios is a game development company based in Helsinki and Shanghai, founded in June 2016 by a team of industry veterans. The founders have extensive experience from prominent companies such as Remedy Entertainment, Unity Technologies, Bugbear Entertainment, RedLynx, and Moon Studios. The studio focuses on creating atmospheric and sophisticated games, as well as developing innovative technology and tools aimed at enhancing the game development process. Their primary objective is to deliver a new virtual reality gaming experience, equipping developers with the necessary resources to build immersive games for virtual reality platforms.

VRex Lab

Seed Round in 2017
Vrex Lab is a global startup dedicated to creating engaging experiences through mobile virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) applications. The company has developed a mobile application that enhances social media interaction by allowing users to connect with friends and celebrities through AR photo messages. This application enables users to attach short messages to their photos and pin these posts to specific real-world locations. By combining social media content with immersive technology, Vrex Lab facilitates meaningful connections and content sharing among users.

UploadVR

Series A in 2017
Upload is dedicated to accelerating the success of the VR + AR (XR) industry through inspiring educational experiences.

Pinscreen

Seed Round in 2017
Pinscreen, Inc. is a technology company and visual effects studio based in Santa Monica, California, with a branch in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Founded in 2015 by Professor Hao Li, an expert in computer vision, Pinscreen specializes in advanced generative AI technologies for the film industry and interactive experiences. The company offers comprehensive solutions for AI-driven lip sync, face reenactment, face swaps, de-aging, and avatar digitization. Its innovative technology enables the creation of realistic three-dimensional avatars from selfies, facilitating immersive mixed reality experiences for consumers and scalable content creation tools for professionals. Pinscreen has collaborated with prominent filmmakers and production studios, including Netflix, Amazon Studios, and Warner Bros. Notably, the company achieved several milestones, such as developing the first real-time deepfake technology and demonstrating AI lip sync for a complete feature film. Pinscreen is recognized for its contributions to neural rendering and digital human technology, having received accolades like the Epic MegaGrants in 2020 and participation in the NVIDIA Inception Program.

Psychic VR Lab

Seed Round in 2016
Psychic VR Lab is a startup company that handles fashion VR and MR shopping service STYLY. They are creating a future where they will live in space.

Visbit

Seed Round in 2016
Visbit Inc. is a visual technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in cloud streaming services for virtual reality (VR) content creators and publishers. Founded in 2015, the company provides a comprehensive platform that includes Visbit Portal, which facilitates the uploading and publishing of 360-degree videos in real time, along with business intelligence analytics. Visbit Cloud enhances this offering by transcoding videos for efficient streaming and delivery through a content distribution network. Additionally, the company features Visbit Player, a software development kit (SDK) for video playback. Utilizing its patented View-Optimized Streaming (VVOS) technology, Visbit enables the seamless delivery of high-resolution 360-degree VR videos over standard Wi-Fi and LTE networks, significantly improving user experience while reducing data usage. This innovative approach allows content creators to reach broader audiences with minimal latency, even under typical network conditions.

InstaVR

Series A in 2016
InstaVR is a global provider of a cloud-based virtual reality (VR) platform that simplifies the creation and publication of interactive VR applications for various mobile and desktop environments. The company offers an out-of-the-box integrated SaaS solution that allows users to author and publish VR content quickly and efficiently, supporting features such as stereoscopic 3D and customizable hotspots. With its heat-map display, InstaVR enables businesses to analyze user behavior effectively. The platform is utilized by approximately 50,000 organizations worldwide, including various government agencies in the United States, promoting the integration of VR technology across diverse sectors.

Polyarc

Seed Round in 2016
Polyarc, Inc. is a video game development studio based in Seattle, Washington, established in 2015. The company specializes in creating immersive experiences through virtual reality, focusing on action, adventure, and story-driven games. Its flagship title, Moss, showcases the studio's commitment to innovation and high-quality design. Polyarc aims to build new and original worlds, leveraging the unique capabilities of virtual reality to engage players in both single and multiplayer formats within three-dimensional environments.

InstaVR

Venture Round in 2016
InstaVR is a global provider of a cloud-based virtual reality (VR) platform that simplifies the creation and publication of interactive VR applications for various mobile and desktop environments. The company offers an out-of-the-box integrated SaaS solution that allows users to author and publish VR content quickly and efficiently, supporting features such as stereoscopic 3D and customizable hotspots. With its heat-map display, InstaVR enables businesses to analyze user behavior effectively. The platform is utilized by approximately 50,000 organizations worldwide, including various government agencies in the United States, promoting the integration of VR technology across diverse sectors.

Pinscreen

Seed Round in 2016
Pinscreen, Inc. is a technology company and visual effects studio based in Santa Monica, California, with a branch in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Founded in 2015 by Professor Hao Li, an expert in computer vision, Pinscreen specializes in advanced generative AI technologies for the film industry and interactive experiences. The company offers comprehensive solutions for AI-driven lip sync, face reenactment, face swaps, de-aging, and avatar digitization. Its innovative technology enables the creation of realistic three-dimensional avatars from selfies, facilitating immersive mixed reality experiences for consumers and scalable content creation tools for professionals. Pinscreen has collaborated with prominent filmmakers and production studios, including Netflix, Amazon Studios, and Warner Bros. Notably, the company achieved several milestones, such as developing the first real-time deepfake technology and demonstrating AI lip sync for a complete feature film. Pinscreen is recognized for its contributions to neural rendering and digital human technology, having received accolades like the Epic MegaGrants in 2020 and participation in the NVIDIA Inception Program.

Owlchemy Labs

Series A in 2016
Owlchemy Labs LLC is a game studio based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2010. The company specializes in developing innovative and polished games, particularly in the virtual reality (VR) space. Owlchemy Labs is recognized for its mechanic-driven gameplay and has produced several original titles for over 20 desktop and mobile platforms. Notable games include Job Simulator, which was featured as a Sundance Official Selection, and Rick and Morty Simulator: Virtual Rick-ality, published by Adult Swim. Other acclaimed titles include Dyscourse, Jack Lumber, and Snuggle Truck. In addition to game development, Owlchemy Labs is actively involved in the VR community, having founded the VR Austin group, which boasts over 2,000 members, and frequently participates as speakers on VR topics globally.

Pinscreen

Seed Round in 2016
Pinscreen, Inc. is a technology company and visual effects studio based in Santa Monica, California, with a branch in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Founded in 2015 by Professor Hao Li, an expert in computer vision, Pinscreen specializes in advanced generative AI technologies for the film industry and interactive experiences. The company offers comprehensive solutions for AI-driven lip sync, face reenactment, face swaps, de-aging, and avatar digitization. Its innovative technology enables the creation of realistic three-dimensional avatars from selfies, facilitating immersive mixed reality experiences for consumers and scalable content creation tools for professionals. Pinscreen has collaborated with prominent filmmakers and production studios, including Netflix, Amazon Studios, and Warner Bros. Notably, the company achieved several milestones, such as developing the first real-time deepfake technology and demonstrating AI lip sync for a complete feature film. Pinscreen is recognized for its contributions to neural rendering and digital human technology, having received accolades like the Epic MegaGrants in 2020 and participation in the NVIDIA Inception Program.

Vicarious

Seed Round in 2016
Vicarious, Inc. is an entertainment platform based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2014. The company operates a virtual reality social media network that allows users to create and share immersive VR content using photos and videos from their mobile devices. By combining these media assets with stickers, 3D animated characters, audio, and various visual effects, Vicarious facilitates the creation of engaging VR slideshows. Its mobile application enhances accessibility, enabling users to view and generate VR content easily. Through its platform, Vicarious empowers individuals to share their stories in a visually dynamic format, promoting a fun and connected user experience in the realm of virtual reality.

Limitless Entertainment

Seed Round in 2016
Limitless Entertainment, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, specializes in developing a cloud-based platform for creating virtual reality content. The company's patent-pending Limitless Creative VR Environment facilitates the animation and prototyping of interactive characters in virtual reality, catering to sectors such as video games and film. The platform offers both standard and premium interactive characters that respond to user inputs such as voice, gaze, and gestures. By leveraging the latest VR technologies, the platform simplifies the animation process, making it accessible to both newcomers and experienced creators. Limitless Entertainment focuses on enabling users to fully harness the potential of real-life interactive characters in immersive environments.

Massless

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Massless Limited, established in 2014 and headquartered in Cambridge, UK, specializes in manufacturing hardware and software for three-dimensional interactions within augmented and virtual reality environments. The company's primary product is the Massless Pen, a tool designed to enhance collaboration among designers and engineers by bridging the gap between virtual designs and physical reality. Additionally, Massless develops advanced modeling tools tailored for 3D designers and engineers, enabling real-time manipulation of large datasets. Their products offer features such as high precision tracking, tactile feedback, surface sensing, and compatibility with industry standards like USB 3. Recently, Massless has expanded its services to facilitate NFT launches, generating over $50 million USD in revenue. The company's diverse team comprises physicists, engineers, entrepreneurs, and creatives, aiming to empower content creators while fostering innovation in the media and entertainment industry.

Spaces

Seed Round in 2016
Spaces, officially formed in January 2016, says it’s already working on a range of VR and mixed-reality projects with companies including NBCUniversal, Microsoft, Big Blue Bubble and the Hettema Group. Platforms it’s developing for include Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Microsoft HoloLens, Samsung Gear VR, PlayStation VR and Google Cardboard. “Spaces has a compelling and clear vision to be the catalyst for companies looking to create VR and MxR (mixed reality) experiences,” Comcast Ventures managing director Michael Yang said in a statement. “Spaces is combining remarkable capabilities, tools and creativity to push the boundaries of the VR frontier.”

Fove

Series A in 2016
Fove, Inc. is a technology company specializing in the design and manufacture of eye tracking virtual reality headsets. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Torrance, California, with an additional office in Tokyo, Japan, Fove develops innovative VR devices that enhance user interaction within virtual environments. Its flagship product, the FOVE0 Headset, allows users to control a 360° virtual world using their gaze, enabling a more immersive experience. The company also offers FOVE Healthcare, which incorporates VR and eye tracking technology for cognitive function assessments, and NeU-VR, a headset that monitors eye and brain activity. Fove is committed to advancing VR technology by creating applications that provide real-time information and improve user engagement.

Experiment 7

Seed Round in 2016
Experiment 7, Inc. is a game studio established in 2015, with headquarters in New York, New York, and an additional location in San Diego, California. The company specializes in the development of virtual reality strategy games that offer immersive gaming experiences. By focusing on creating games that are both tactically deep and easily accessible, Experiment 7 aims to cater to a wide audience, allowing players to engage with friends for game nights or connect with new players online. Their innovative approach to virtual reality gaming is designed to provide a "better than life" experience, enhancing social interactions through shared gameplay.

The Rogue Initiative

Seed Round in 2016
The Rogue Initiative is a virtual reality and digital entertainment studio located in Los Angeles, California. The company specializes in creating cinematic content and immersive experiences for a variety of platforms, including virtual reality, video games, film, and television. Composed of award-winning professionals from renowned organizations such as Amblin Entertainment, Pixar, Dreamworks Animation, Disney, and Activision Entertainment, The Rogue Initiative aims to develop innovative AAA experiences that merge storytelling and technology in the evolving landscape of digital media.

Retinad

Angel Round in 2015
Retinad Virtual Reality Inc. is a company based in Mont-Royal, Canada, that specializes in providing a Software-as-a-Service analytics platform tailored for virtual reality applications. Founded in 2014, the company offers a variety of services, including tracking, advertising, media placement, and the development of virtual reality content. Retinad's platform supports 360-degree VR media and features drag-and-drop plugin integration compatible with all major virtual reality headsets. As of January 2019, Retinad operates as a subsidiary of LumiereVR.
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