Media Do

Media Do Holdings Co., Ltd. specializes in the eBook distribution business, providing a wide range of digital content, including comics, fiction, nonfiction, photo-books, and magazines. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the company serves as an online platform for storing and distributing eBook content for publishers. In addition to its distribution services, Media Do offers professional consultation to clients in the eBook sector and develops solutions aimed at enhancing the distribution of digitized copyrighted works. The company, which was known as Media Do Co., Ltd. until it rebranded in September 2017, plays a significant role in the digital publishing landscape.

Yasushi Fujita

President and Executive Officer

12 past transactions

Digital Entertainment Asset

Seed Round in 2022
Digital Entertainment Asset is a blockchain entertainment platform focused on creating cryptocurrency and gamified experiences. The company develops crypto games and operates an NFT marketplace, allowing users to engage with digital entertainment while earning rewards through gameplay. By leveraging blockchain technology, Digital Entertainment Asset aims to address issues within the gaming industry, providing a unique environment where entertainment and cryptocurrency intersect.

MyAnimeList

Corporate Round in 2021
MyAnimeList is an online community dedicated to anime and manga enthusiasts, facilitating connections among users with similar interests. Based in Yorba Linda, California, it offers a platform where members can create customizable profiles to showcase their collections of watched or read titles. The site features a comprehensive database that includes detailed information about various anime and manga, as well as user-generated reviews. This enables users to organize their collections, engage with fellow fans, and access character and plotline details. Since January 2019, MyAnimeList has operated as a subsidiary of MEDIA DO HOLDINGS Co., Ltd., further enhancing its resources and reach within the anime and manga community.

Univrs

Seed Round in 2020
UNIVRS, Inc. is a developer of virtual reality games based in Chuo, Japan. Founded in 2016, the company aims to create immersive experiences that allow players to engage with VR content, making them feel like heroes. UNIVRS has developed notable titles such as "Be the Hero" and "Little Witch Academia - VR Broom Racing." The company focuses on enhancing user experience by employing advanced anti-motion sickness and locomotion technologies, which help mitigate discomfort often associated with virtual reality gaming. Through its innovative platform, UNIVRS seeks to expand the accessibility and enjoyment of VR content for a global audience.

Epicbase

Seed Round in 2020
Epicbase, Inc. develops Smartshoki, a speech to text software. It service that automatically transcribes audio from meetings, coverage, lectures, etc. using Artificial Intelligence. The software allows users to participate from anywhere, edit in real time and translate into multiple languages. It outputs the text data in various formats. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

MyAnimeList

Acquisition in 2019
MyAnimeList is an online community dedicated to anime and manga enthusiasts, facilitating connections among users with similar interests. Based in Yorba Linda, California, it offers a platform where members can create customizable profiles to showcase their collections of watched or read titles. The site features a comprehensive database that includes detailed information about various anime and manga, as well as user-generated reviews. This enables users to organize their collections, engage with fellow fans, and access character and plotline details. Since January 2019, MyAnimeList has operated as a subsidiary of MEDIA DO HOLDINGS Co., Ltd., further enhancing its resources and reach within the anime and manga community.

MANGANEWS

Acquisition in 2017
Manga Shimbun is a manga media that aims to be a "Manga Manuscript that enriches your time.

Lunascape Japan

Acquisition in 2017
Lunascape Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2004, specializing in the development of web browsers that incorporate features such as enhanced security and anti-phishing capabilities. The company focuses on delivering innovative technology solutions for internet users. As of April 2017, Lunascape operates as a subsidiary of Media Do Co., Ltd., continuing to enhance its product offerings in response to the evolving needs of the digital landscape.

Pubridge

Acquisition in 2017
Digital Publishing Initiatives Japan Co., Ltd., doing business as Pubridge, provides electronic publishing services for Japanese books and magazines.

Flier

Acquisition in 2016
Flier Inc., founded in 2013 and based in Tokyo, Japan, develops an online platform that provides book summaries and abstracts. This web application allows users to quickly access information about a variety of books, including trending titles and best-sellers. By offering concise overviews, Flier enables users to grasp the essential content of a book in a fraction of the time it would typically take to read the entire text. The platform aims to streamline the book selection process, making it easier for users to decide which e-books to explore further.

Amazia

Venture Round in 2015
Amazia, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2009 that focuses on the planning, operation, and management of manga applications globally. The company offers services such as Manga BANG!, which features a diverse range of reading material across various genres, and Manga Epic!, a platform for manga artists that facilitates sharing and reading of their works. In addition to its manga services, Amazia specializes in Internet engineering, aiming to create innovative online platforms that enhance users' lifestyles. The company collaborates with content holders, including publishers and authors, to promote Japanese manga culture worldwide and contribute to its growth and development. Through these initiatives, Amazia aspires to provide unique experiences that inspire and engage users around the globe.
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