Cool Japan Fund

Cool Japan Fund, established in November 2013 and based in Tokyo, Japan, is a public-private fund dedicated to enhancing global demand for Japanese products and services. The organization focuses on commercializing the "Cool Japan" concept by investing in a diverse range of sectors, including media and content, food and services, fashion and lifestyle, advanced technology, education, tourism, and retail. By providing risk capital to businesses in these areas, Cool Japan Fund aims to promote the unique qualities of Japanese offerings and foster international interest and appreciation.

Kenichi Kawasaki

President and CEO

Past deals in Taiwan

Vpon

Series B in 2025
Vpon Inc., established in 2008, is a Taiwan-based big data company specializing in mobile advertising and user behavior prediction. It provides a range of solutions including performance optimization, branding, cross-border marketing, and data management. With a presence in Taipei, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, and Tokyo, Vpon serves clients across 12 Asia-Pacific countries, reaching over 21 billion biddable inventories. It offers advanced big data analytics technology, enabling O2O and e-commerce businesses to enhance brand awareness and drive profitable transactions. Vpon has been recognized for its excellence, winning awards such as the Bronze for Greater China Specialist Agency of the Year in 2016 and 2017, and ranking third in Forbes China's Top 100 Privately Held Small Businesses in 2015.

KKday

Venture Round in 2024
KKday.com International Company Limited is an e-commerce platform based in Taipei, Taiwan, founded in 2014. It specializes in connecting travelers with authentic local tours and activities across various countries and cities. The platform enables users to search, discover, and book a diverse range of curated experiences, facilitating access to off-the-beaten-path activities. In addition to serving travelers, KKday supports local travel suppliers by providing essential tools for product management and order fulfillment, thereby aiding their digital transformation.

Buyandship

Series B in 2023
Buyandship is a cross-border eCommerce solution that offers global shipping and logistics services to consumers wanting to shop internationally. The company enables customers to obtain postal addresses in various countries, including the US, UK, Japan, Korea, Mainland China, and Taiwan, allowing them to purchase goods affordably from a broad range of markets. By consolidating, aggregating, and load-balancing shipments, Buyandship creates an efficient logistics experience that is often 30-50% cheaper than traditional carriers. The company connects fragmented logistics infrastructures to facilitate seamless shipping directly to consumers' doorsteps, eliminating geographical restrictions and price monopolies. Currently operating in nine countries and reaching over 1.5 million people monthly, Buyandship aims to provide a transparent system that allows both buyers and sellers to focus on products rather than shipping complexities.

KKday

Series C in 2020
KKday.com International Company Limited is an e-commerce platform based in Taipei, Taiwan, founded in 2014. It specializes in connecting travelers with authentic local tours and activities across various countries and cities. The platform enables users to search, discover, and book a diverse range of curated experiences, facilitating access to off-the-beaten-path activities. In addition to serving travelers, KKday supports local travel suppliers by providing essential tools for product management and order fulfillment, thereby aiding their digital transformation.

Vpon

Series C in 2020
Vpon Inc., established in 2008, is a Taiwan-based big data company specializing in mobile advertising and user behavior prediction. It provides a range of solutions including performance optimization, branding, cross-border marketing, and data management. With a presence in Taipei, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, and Tokyo, Vpon serves clients across 12 Asia-Pacific countries, reaching over 21 billion biddable inventories. It offers advanced big data analytics technology, enabling O2O and e-commerce businesses to enhance brand awareness and drive profitable transactions. Vpon has been recognized for its excellence, winning awards such as the Bronze for Greater China Specialist Agency of the Year in 2016 and 2017, and ranking third in Forbes China's Top 100 Privately Held Small Businesses in 2015.

KKday

Series B in 2019
KKday.com International Company Limited is an e-commerce platform based in Taipei, Taiwan, founded in 2014. It specializes in connecting travelers with authentic local tours and activities across various countries and cities. The platform enables users to search, discover, and book a diverse range of curated experiences, facilitating access to off-the-beaten-path activities. In addition to serving travelers, KKday supports local travel suppliers by providing essential tools for product management and order fulfillment, thereby aiding their digital transformation.

KADOKAWA Contents Academy

Seed Round in 2015
KADOKAWA Contents Academy Co., Ltd., founded in 2013 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, operates academies focused on content training. As a subsidiary of KADOKAWA CORPORATION, the academy aims to disseminate Japanese content creation expertise, particularly in the fields of anime and manga, which are highly popular in various Asian countries. The academy's strategic location in Taipei, Taiwan, places it in the city center near major transportation hubs, making it an ideal platform for sharing knowledge and skills related to Japanese content. By leveraging the vibrant interest in Japanese media, KADOKAWA Contents Academy seeks to educate and foster talent in content creation, contributing to the global appreciation of Japanese culture.
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