Campfire

CAMPFIRE, Inc. is a leading crowdfunding platform in Japan, established in 2011 and headquartered in Tokyo. The company operates several specialized services, including its main platform, CAMPFIRE, which encourages individuals and organizations to launch projects with confidence. Additional offerings include GoodMorning for social impact initiatives, CLOSS for fashion-related projects, and FAAVO, which focuses on regional crowdfunding. CAMPFIRE also features polka, a communication-based fundraising application, CAMPFIRE Bank for financial services centered on loans, and Gojo, a community wallet app for sharing money among family and friends. The platform has facilitated approximately 15,000 projects, raising around $70 million from over 700,000 contributors. CAMPFIRE serves a diverse clientele, including individuals, creators, companies, non-profit organizations, universities, and local governments, addressing various financial needs within the crowdfunding landscape.

Kazuma Irie

Co-Founder, President and CEO

23 past transactions

BE Japan

Venture Round in 2021
BE is a Graphic design, web design production, Advertising planning company

Homeal

Seed Round in 2020
Provider of food delivery services intended to offer healthy food options for infants. The company specializes in infant food that supports nutrition and eating habits in early childhood, they provide frozen infant foods that parents and children can eat just by warming them, and the meal packages are evaluated by dual-income families, providing customers with a menu developed by registered dietitians.

mederi

Product Crowdfunding in 2020
MEDERI Inc. provides supplement or coaching regular box to introduce women the importance of fertility. It offers Ubu, a woman wellness web media service that includes information related to pregnancy and childbirth supervised by specialists such as doctors, midwives, and registered dietitians. The company is based in Shibuya, Japan.

Univrs

Equity Crowdfunding in 2019
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.

Pictoria

Venture Round in 2019
Pictoria Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in the production of events and virtual reality content. The company manages a diverse array of events, ranging from traditional talk events to those utilizing advanced technologies like 3D motion capture. Additionally, Pictoria operates an entertainment platform that focuses on virtual platform services, including the development of a virtual YouTuber business featuring patented characters. This platform aims to innovate communication methods, allowing users to connect the virtual and real worlds seamlessly.

Ac-Planta

Product Crowdfunding in 2019
Ac-Planta Inc. is an agricultural biotechnology company based in Bunkyo, Japan, established in 2018. The company focuses on researching, manufacturing, and selling acetic acid-based biostimulants and agrochemicals designed to protect plants from adverse environmental conditions such as heat, drought, and salt damage. Among its product offerings is Skeepon, which caters to turf, agriculture, and home garden plants. Ac-Planta aims to address global food and environmental challenges by enhancing crop yields and quality, thereby contributing to solutions for food shortages and decreased agricultural production caused by climate change and abnormal weather patterns.

Tricot

Corporate Round in 2019
Tricot, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, develops skin and cosmetic products. Initially identified as a food and beverage company, its primary focus has shifted towards the formulation and production of skin care and cosmetic products, catering to a growing market interested in personal care and beauty solutions. The company's offerings emphasize innovation and quality, aiming to meet the diverse needs of consumers in the cosmetic industry.

COMN

Seed Round in 2019
COMN is a VR meeting space that proposes new communications and work lifestyles to further free society in the future. Virtual business solutions for companies and teams. For individuals, it is a place to meet and interact with friends or future friends.

Discovery

Venture Round in 2018
Discovery Japan is a WEB planning company.

Discover Japan

Seed Round in 2018
Discover Japan Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that publishes a magazine focused on Japanese culture, food, travel, and design. Founded in 2008, the magazine continues to explore and share various aspects of Japan's heritage, including traditional manufacturing and landscapes. In November 2018, the company restructured after acquiring the Discover Japan business unit from EI Publishing and has since expanded its offerings to include a digital version of the magazine. As part of its growth strategy, Discover Japan aims to enhance its brand through technology, commerce, and product development. The company emphasizes the importance of conveying the values of Japanese culture to a global audience, partnering with organizations like CAMPFIRE to leverage expertise in promoting these cultural narratives.

MyDearest

Equity Crowdfunding in 2018
MyDearest Inc. develops virtual reality (VR) games and experiences. The company offers planning and production of VR contents and VR consulting services. Its product includes FullDive Novel, a VR novel experience. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

FAAVO

Acquisition in 2018
As of April 3, 2019, FAAVO Business of SEARCH FIELD inc. was acquired by CAMPFIRE, Inc.. FAAVO Business of SEARCH FIELD inc. comprises cloud funding platform.

JETMAN

Corporate Round in 2016
Jetman is a UI / UX design, mixed media content planning company.

WHILL

Seed Round in 2011
WHILL is a company that designs and manufactures personal mobility products suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, aiming to enhance transportation experiences for all individuals. Founded in 2013 and based in San Carlos, California, WHILL seeks to redefine the perception of mobility devices like wheelchairs and scooters through innovative technology and thoughtful design. In addition to creating and selling mobility vehicles, WHILL offers mobility-as-a-service, which includes autonomous transportation solutions and on-site fleet rentals. This service enhances accessibility in public spaces such as airports, hospitals, and tourist destinations, allowing users to navigate these environments without a driver's license and promoting a more independent lifestyle for wheelchair users.
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