mixi

Mixi, founded in 2006 and based in Tokyo, Japan, is a social networking service that facilitates connections among users. It allows individuals to send and receive messages, maintain personal diaries, engage with others' diaries through comments, and participate in various communities. Mixi also operates a venture capital fund that focuses on investments in software, technology, media, and telecommunications sectors. By providing these services, Mixi caters to a diverse audience, enhancing social interactions and community engagement within Japan.

Hiroyuki Ohsawa

Director, Corporate Officer and Chief Financial Officer

Past deals in Tokyo

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.

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.

Compath Me, Inc.

Acquisition in 2017
Compath Me, Inc. is a software developer that develops a mobile application for its users. Its product KiDDY is a mobile-based application that allows users to take, upload, and share kids’ photos with their family members. The company’s application also allows users to add and edit the titles and comments on uploaded photos in the diary, as well as top create an album. Compath Me, Inc.’s application is available on App Store and Google Play. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

SmartNews

Series C in 2015
SmartNews is the award-winning news app loved by millions. We are a machine-learning company deeply committed to helping users find quality news beyond the filter bubble. Our algorithms evaluate tens of millions of articles, behaviors and social interactions to deliver only the most interesting and important stories on a global scale—a fascinating engineering challenge that has attracted a world-class data science and engineering team. SmartNews won numerous “App of the Year” awards and has been downloaded by more than 35 million people and has over 10million monthly active users. SmartNews has offices in Tokyo, San Francisco, and New York. Join our international culture—smart work, smart people and a global mission to bring quality information to the world. Travel between our amazing offices in the U.S. and Japan, and collaborate with coworkers from around the world.

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 the award-winning news app loved by millions. We are a machine-learning company deeply committed to helping users find quality news beyond the filter bubble. Our algorithms evaluate tens of millions of articles, behaviors and social interactions to deliver only the most interesting and important stories on a global scale—a fascinating engineering challenge that has attracted a world-class data science and engineering team. SmartNews won numerous “App of the Year” awards and has been downloaded by more than 35 million people and has over 10million monthly active users. SmartNews has offices in Tokyo, San Francisco, and New York. Join our international culture—smart work, smart people and a global mission to bring quality information to the world. Travel between our amazing offices in the U.S. and Japan, and collaborate with coworkers from around the world.

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.

NetMile

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