MIXI

Mixi, founded in 2006 and based in Tokyo, Japan, is a social networking service that facilitates connections among users. It allows individuals to communicate through messaging, maintain diaries, engage with others' content, and participate in various communities. The company operates primarily in two segments: the Entertainment Business, which focuses on native smartphone games, and the Media Platform Business, which encompasses both business-to-consumer and consumer-to-consumer internet services. In addition to its social networking and gaming services, Mixi also manages a venture capital fund that invests in software and technology-related industries. Through its diverse offerings, Mixi aims to enhance user interaction and engagement within its digital ecosystem.

Kenji Kasahara

Board Member and Founder

28 past transactions

Tyffon

Venture Round in 2023
Tyffon Inc. is a company dedicated to developing immersive entertainment applications that blend virtual and augmented reality technologies. Founded in 2011 and based in both Santa Monica, California, and Tokyo, Japan, Tyffon initially gained recognition for its mobile applications, including ZombieBooth, which reached 40 million downloads in North America. The company has since expanded its offerings to include location-based virtual reality experiences, notably with the launch of TYFFONIUM, a venue that allows guests to engage in free-roam virtual reality experiences. Tyffon's innovative approach incorporates multi-sensory effects and interactive content, providing users with unique and memorable experiences. The company has also collaborated with Disney, enhancing its reputation in the entertainment industry. Tyffon continues to pursue expansion opportunities, aiming to share its distinctive magic reality experiences with a global audience.

Allm

Series A in 2021
Allm is a medical ICT company dedicated to shaping healthcare. The company seeks to benefit society by launching next-generation technologies and medical communications platforms for the healthcare industry. The solutions are installed more than 18 countries across US, South America, EU, Japan, Middle East and Africa.

FAVER

Corporate Round in 2021
Developer of a concert distribution platform intended to provide a new music experience unique to distribution in an environment different from live events. The company's platform lets viewers enjoy communication such as chat, multi-angle viewing, and live performances through digital production and provides event organizers with a simple and easy-to-use system from electronic ticket sales to a distribution environment, enabling artists and content producers to have access to a platform for online live distribution of virtual art performances.

Bunch

Series A in 2020
Bunch Live, Inc. develops Bunch, a party application that enables users to engage in multiplayer games while participating in group video chats. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York City, the platform facilitates game discovery, play, and sharing among friends. Additionally, it offers integration options for developers, allowing them to incorporate Bunch's functionalities into their own games, enhancing the social gaming experience. Through its innovative approach, Bunch has established itself as a leader in combining gaming and social interaction.

Timee

Venture Round in 2020
Timee, Inc. is a company based in Shibuya-ku, Japan, that designs and develops a work-sharing application aimed at addressing labor shortages. Founded in 2017, the application serves to connect individuals seeking work with businesses experiencing a shortage of labor. By facilitating this connection, Timee provides a solution to the challenges faced by both workers and employers in managing workforce availability. In addition to its primary function, the company is involved in the planning, development, and management of internet media.

Lovegraph

Convertible Note in 2020
Lovegraph Inc. is a photography service provider based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2015. The company specializes in capturing special moments for couples and families, offering a range of services that include wedding photography, family portraits, and event photography. Lovegraph focuses on creating natural and candid images, allowing couples to express their genuine emotions and memories during significant occasions. In addition to traditional wedding shoots, the company also caters to anniversary celebrations and other personal milestones, providing a personalized experience for clients. Through its unique approach, Lovegraph helps clients preserve their cherished memories with professional photography services.

Net Dreamers

Acquisition in 2019
Net Dreamers Co., Ltd. develops and operates horseracing and sports related information websites and gaming applications. The company was founded in 1999 and is based in Chuo, Japan. As of November 30, 2019, Net Dreamers Co., Ltd. operates as a subsidiary of mixi, Inc..

Timee

Venture Round in 2019
Timee, Inc. is a company based in Shibuya-ku, Japan, that designs and develops a work-sharing application aimed at addressing labor shortages. Founded in 2017, the application serves to connect individuals seeking work with businesses experiencing a shortage of labor. By facilitating this connection, Timee provides a solution to the challenges faced by both workers and employers in managing workforce availability. In addition to its primary function, the company is involved in the planning, development, and management of internet media.

WELMO

Series B in 2019
Welmo Inc. provides artificial intelligence service for the care and welfare industry that helps users make decisions. The company develops social resource management for medical, disability, and long term care. It also develops a platform of social resource information with nursing care. In addition, it provides after school services to disabled students. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Tokyo, Japan with an additional office in Fukuoka.

Sports Bull

Venture Round in 2019
Sports Bull is an internet sports media management company that operates an online news platform focused on publishing sports-related articles. The platform collaborates with various sports media outlets to provide a wide array of content, including news articles and videos on current events in the sports world. This allows sports fans to stay informed about diverse sports topics and developments, ensuring they have access to up-to-date information on various events and scenarios within the sports industry.

Payme, Inc.

Corporate Round in 2019
Payme, Inc. develops a software application that offers payroll prepayment service that can be withdrawn in cash from a smart-phone. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

SFIDANTE

Acquisition in 2019
SFIDANTE Inc. provides photo printing and gifting services. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Shibuya-ku, Japan. As of June 28, 2019, SFIDANTE Inc. operates as a subsidiary of mixi, Inc.

Allm

Venture Round in 2018
Allm is a medical ICT company dedicated to shaping healthcare. The company seeks to benefit society by launching next-generation technologies and medical communications platforms for the healthcare industry. The solutions are installed more than 18 countries across US, South America, EU, Japan, Middle East and Africa.

Compath Me

Acquisition in 2017
Compath Me, Inc. is a software developer based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2012. The company specializes in creating mobile applications designed for parents to manage and share photos of their children. Its flagship product, KiDDY, allows users to take and upload photos, add titles and comments, and create personalized albums. The application facilitates easy sharing of these memories with family members, enhancing the experience of preserving and celebrating moments in children’s lives. KiDDY is available for download on both the App Store and Google Play, making it accessible to a wide audience of users.

Lunch Actually

Series A in 2016
Lunch Actually is a prominent dating and matchmaking company based in Southeast Asia, operating in Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. The company has established a significant presence with over 700,000 users and has successfully arranged more than 90,000 dates, leading to approximately 3,000 marriages. Its platform focuses on creating meaningful connections by facilitating lunch and dinner dates, allowing single professionals to bond over meals and engage in social interactions. Since its inception, Lunch Actually has experienced substantial growth, with its revenues increasing by over 500% since 2011.

SmartNews

Series C in 2015
SmartNews is a news application designed to help users discover and access quality news beyond traditional media biases. Utilizing machine learning algorithms, the platform evaluates millions of articles and social interactions to curate and categorize trending stories across various topics, including business, technology, lifestyle, entertainment, sports, and world news. With over 35 million downloads and more than 10 million monthly active users, SmartNews has gained recognition for its innovative approach to news delivery, earning multiple "App of the Year" awards. The company operates offices in Tokyo, San Francisco, and New York, fostering an international culture that emphasizes collaboration among its diverse team of data scientists and engineers.

Hunza

Acquisition in 2015
Hunza, Inc. operates a peer-to-peer ticket marketplace under the name Ticket Camp to connect buyers with users who have extraneous tickets for live performances and other amusement events. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. As of March 31, 2015, Hunza, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Mixi, Inc.

Muse & Co

Acquisition in 2015
Muse & Co. Ltd. is a Japanese online fashion retailer established in 2012 and headquartered in Tokyo. The company focuses on catering to young, professional women, aiming to meet the needs of Japan's discerning shoppers who seek stylish and fashionable attire. As of March 31, 2015, Muse & Co. operates as a subsidiary of Mixi, Inc.

SmartNews

Series B in 2014
SmartNews is a news application designed to help users discover and access quality news beyond traditional media biases. Utilizing machine learning algorithms, the platform evaluates millions of articles and social interactions to curate and categorize trending stories across various topics, including business, technology, lifestyle, entertainment, sports, and world news. With over 35 million downloads and more than 10 million monthly active users, SmartNews has gained recognition for its innovative approach to news delivery, earning multiple "App of the Year" awards. The company operates offices in Tokyo, San Francisco, and New York, fostering an international culture that emphasizes collaboration among its diverse team of data scientists and engineers.

picon

Venture Round in 2014
Picon is an "invention company". Without sticking to a specific area or product, we will continue to manufacture products, seeking only to invent the things that people really want.

YouBridge

Acquisition in 2013
Diverse is an entity that has been around since 2000, perhaps best known for running its match-making site YouBride.jp, which currently has more than 780,000 members, with 66% men and 34% women [1]. According to YouBride’s own figures, their female membership skews a little younger than their male membership

StudyPlus

Venture Round in 2013
Study Plus is an educational application developed to facilitate collaborative studying.

NetMile

Acquisition in 2013
NetMile is a company that Operates the "Net Mile" service for the universal point program in the Internet market

Naked Technology

Acquisition in 2011
Naked Technology specializes in providing software platform services and product development for the telecommunications sector. The company has developed a media information platform tailored for multiple mobile carriers, which emphasizes social content, media, and communications. This platform enables clients to operate their applications more efficiently, enhancing their overall service delivery.
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