gumi

gumi Inc. is a Japan-based entertainment company that specializes in developing, operating, and distributing online games for mobile devices. Founded in 2007 by CEO Hironao Kunimitsu, gumi has expanded its presence internationally, with multiple subsidiaries across Asia, Europe, and North America. The company provides a diverse range of services, including native application development, browser-based gaming, and game localization for third-party content. In addition to its core gaming business, gumi is actively involved in the blockchain sector and explores emerging technologies within the XR space, encompassing virtual, augmented, and mixed reality. Headquartered in Tokyo, gumi aims to deliver engaging gaming experiences while maintaining a creative and passionate approach to content development.

Yusaku Maezawa

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TOKYO GameFi

Seed Round in 2023
TOKYO GameFi is a Tokyo-based web3 company that specializes in developing blockchain-based games. It operates a creative studio focused on integrating finance and gaming, enabling players to incorporate cryptocurrency and NFT assets into the game loop.

double jump.tokyo

Corporate Round in 2019
double jump.tokyo is a blockchain game developer and NFT solution provider that focuses on transforming the gaming and entertainment sectors through innovative technology. The company offers a platform that facilitates the development of gaming software by providing essential tools and resources, including APIs for smart contracts and comprehensive solutions for both development and marketing. Its mission is to simplify the process for game developers to create blockchain-based games, thereby enhancing the gaming experience and integrating blockchain technology into mainstream entertainment.

Activ8

Venture Round in 2018
Activ8 Inc. is a content development company based in Minato, Japan, founded in 2016. The company specializes in creating virtual content, focusing on virtualization and metaverse production. Its services encompass the development of digital avatars, including 3D model creation and 2D animation, as well as event sponsorship. Activ8 also offers a management tool called Bizfolio, which aids in the organization and promotion of projects within the animation, web development, and graphic design sectors. The company’s platform facilitates job matching for virtual talent and supports the sale of original goods, enhancing the planning and management capabilities for businesses engaging with virtual talent.

Activ8

Seed Round in 2018
Activ8 develops and provides powerful web applications for multimedia presentations and CRM-solutions. In 2009, the company started the online platform inimeo.com which shows new ways of creating and embedding multimedia online presentations without the need for any special software or training. It is the "do it yourself" way of authoring and publishing animated presentations using audio, video, images, graphics, and texts. A powerful WYSIWYG editor and a realtime-API for integrating inimeo presentations into 3rd party solutions (e.g. e-learning, recruiting, ...) are available. Another very successful product of Activ8 is the "A8Dropzone" which makes all kinds of file uploads easy and even comes with a built-in media converter for audio and video files. It also provide a free zendesk.com widget and a free Joomla! plugin utilizing the A8Dropzone "sexy" uploads solution.

Playsnak

Seed Round in 2017
Playsnak GmbH, established in 2015, is a global gaming company headquartered in Berlin, Germany, with operations in Los Angeles, California. It specializes in publishing mobile games, including self-developed first-party titles and those from international mobile game developers. Additionally, Playsnak produces and publishes virtual reality and puzzle games, aiming to build a next-generation gaming company that caters to the evolving global gaming market, particularly the shift towards immersive VR and AR experiences.

Thirdverse

Venture Round in 2016
Thirdverse, Inc. is a game development studio based in Tokyo, Japan, that specializes in creating and operating multiplayer virtual reality games. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on combining virtual reality technology with blockchain to develop immersive gaming experiences and establish an economic zone within a virtual world. Thirdverse offers a range of services including planning, development, sales, and management of virtual reality content, aiming to provide seamless gameplay and enhance user engagement in its virtual environments.

Jolly Good

Corporate Round in 2016
Jolly Good Inc., headquartered in Japan, specializes in developing virtual reality (VR) mobile applications tailored for television and film professionals. Their flagship product, GuruVR, offers immersive 360° content. Additionally, they provide consulting and planning services related to VR technology. Notably, Jolly Good has expanded its focus to incorporate medical and industrial applications of VR, creating high-precision AR and VR systems for medical training, long-term care training, and social skill development, aiming to optimize treatments and outcomes in the healthcare sector.

Alim

Acquisition in 2015
Alim Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in the development and marketing of mobile and online games in Japan. Operating as a subsidiary of gumi Inc., Alim focuses on the planning, development, and production of games for iOS and Android platforms. In addition to its game development activities, the company provides services related to digital content distribution, which includes planning, development, production, sales, and maintenance. Alim's expertise in digital content allows it to cater to the growing demand for mobile gaming in the region.

Metaps

Series C in 2015
Metaps operates as a holding company with a focus on creating competitive businesses across various sectors. The company is engaged in three primary areas: finance, marketing, and digital transformation support. In the finance sector, Metaps offers a range of services within the fintech domain, including cashless payment solutions. Its marketing division provides comprehensive digital marketing services to clients. Additionally, the company supports digital transformation through its SaaS platforms, which include data analysis tools. Metaps also emphasizes business incubation, particularly in cloud computing and artificial intelligence, while investing in technology companies to enhance its portfolio.

Oh BiBi

Series A in 2014
Oh BiBi Games is a French mobile games studio founded in 2012 by Stanislas Dewavrin and Martial Valery, both of whom have prior experience with successful titles at Gameloft. Based in Paris, the studio specializes in racing games but aims to expand its portfolio into new genres that align more closely with PC and console gaming. Oh BiBi Games focuses on developing social and multiplayer experiences that feature animated characters and immersive technology, providing users with engaging and competitive gaming experiences.
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